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transplant99 · 02-02-2005, 07:27 AM

"The owner of the franchise has given me instructions to shut the franchise down," Howell announced, adding he is also attempting, against all odds, to find new owners.

"I don't agree with that decision and I'm taking today to see if I can replace him with local ownership. The chances of that happening are relatively slim but that's what I'm attempting to do. I'm not optimistic."

Howell said the team missed its payroll on Jan. 31 proximately $14,000 -- and no one has received a cheque since Jan. 15.

"Nobody is being paid -- it's over," said Howell, who was planning to meet last night and again today with prospective new owners.

Hailey said even if Straub abandons the franchise, he and Richman will continue fighting to find another $150,000 to $200,000 to finish the 36-game season.

"Me and Ruby aren't going to let this thing die -- we've worked too hard for too long to let that happen," Hailey insisted.

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/S...917603-sun.html

Sounds like this league is a disater.

02-02-2005, 07:27 AM	#2
transplant99 Fearmongerer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign. Exp:	"The owner of the franchise has given me instructions to shut the franchise down," Howell announced, adding he is also attempting, against all odds, to find new owners. "I don't agree with that decision and I'm taking today to see if I can replace him with local ownership. The chances of that happening are relatively slim but that's what I'm attempting to do. I'm not optimistic." Howell said the team missed its payroll on Jan. 31 proximately $14,000 -- and no one has received a cheque since Jan. 15. "Nobody is being paid -- it's over," said Howell, who was planning to meet last night and again today with prospective new owners. Hailey said even if Straub abandons the franchise, he and Richman will continue fighting to find another $150,000 to $200,000 to finish the 36-game season. "Me and Ruby aren't going to let this thing die -- we've worked too hard for too long to let that happen," Hailey insisted. http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/S...917603-sun.html Sounds like this league is a disater.