If the Tri-City to Chilliwack nonsense had happened two years earlier, Victoria would already be in the Dub. The only reason the city went the ECHL route was that Robison told them that the league was happy with 20 teams. If the attempted move had opened the door a couple years earlier, I could easily see a 23-24 team WHL right now, with Victoria involved.
Honestly, I can't see the Salmon Kings being all that willing to share the SOFMC, and the group representing Victoria is proposing to play out of Bear Mountain Arena - which holds 2500. A bit small, but if they can pack it every night, it might work. I can't see both the Dub and the ECHL there long term though.
I wonder who could balance the US division though? Boise? Great Falls?
Glad to see the Rebels balanced off their defeat of us by taking down Lethbridge tonight. Even up by nine, I remain worried about the Hurricanes, since they had four (now three) games in hand. Magic number to clinch the division and conference is now 8.
All eight East playoff spots have been filled, and Kamloops magic number in the West is 1. Ridiculous to see how early the playoff picture has been resolved. It's all about positioning now.
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