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Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout
Haven't really read this whole thread but St. John's is rabid for the AHL, they sell out every game and totally worship their team.
You could easily set up an affiliate there. Travel intra-league is still the same (but time zones make jet leg easier) but you lose the 45 minute call-ups.
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As a current Ice Caps season ticket holder, I endorse this post
Seriously though, as much as I would LOVE for this to happen, I doubt it will for the same reasons the Jets are pulling their minor league franchise - in spite of selling out every game and strong merchandise sales, the geography is just too much to overcome for a parent club located on the west coast.