Canucks to buy the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs

[MMC]

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[WeaponOfChoice]

My buddy's favourite team. He actually used to live in Chilliwack.
/csb

 

[CraigBillington]

My buddy's favourite team. He actually used to live in Chilliwack.
/csb

I honestly don't like this. I grew up watching this team, even though I don't live there anymore, the Chiefs are still the junior team I follow the most
I can't help but think there's something afoot with this, where Aquilini is playing the long game to get the WHL back in town. I don't think the WHL would do well there and that this will do more harm than good

 

[MeHateHe]

I can't help but think there's something afoot with this, where Aquilini is playing the long game to get the WHL back in town. I don't think the WHL would do well there and that this will do more harm than good

The story references the rumour the Aquilinis were trying to buy the Winnipeg Ice to relocate them to Chilliwack. Perhaps the Canucks are using this as backdoor way to get into the WHL - buy the Chiefs and then make application for expansion.

 

[skeena1]

The answers to this will invariably have something to do with real estate.

 

[MeHateHe]

I mostly want this sale to happen so this scene can repeat.

 

[jetsmooseice]

The story references the rumour the Aquilinis were trying to buy the Winnipeg Ice to relocate them to Chilliwack. Perhaps the Canucks are using this as backdoor way to get into the WHL - buy the Chiefs and then make application for expansion.

I guess the old rule about saying 'never say never' applies, but it's hard to imagine the WHL expanding anytime soon. It already seems watered down relative to the other two CHL leagues as evidenced by lacklustre Memorial Cup performances in recent years.

 

[tank44]

Another possible alternative could be getting the Chilliwack market for an ECHL team? ECHL noted they plan to get to 32 teams, currently sit at 28 with I think 2 expansion teams planned soon, so room for 2 more. Aquillini would then would then own teams in NHL, AHL & ECHL and have all 3 teams in the greater metro Vancouver area.