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troutman · 04-01-2011, 01:48 PM

Belanger: 'Quebec before Winnipeg'
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL.../17836511.html

He knows that the Coyotes' days in the dessert are likely numbered, but Belanger, who rarely minces words, doesn't see Winnipeg as a dream destination.

“The guys have been talking about it a bit more every day, and the one sure thing is that we want to play in Phoenix and not in Winnipeg,” said Belanger. “Personally, and I won't name any names, but I've chatted with guys that have played (in Winnipeg) and don't want to go back. There are reasons why hockey wasn't working in Winnipeg at the end, I don't see how that would have changed.”

“There are good fans there, but Winnipeg is still Winnipeg,” Belanger said. “In January and February, I doubt that my family would follow me out there for a holiday.”

"Quebec is attractive. At least there are things to do there!”

Doesn't want to name names? How many current Coyotes "played in Winnipeg"?

04-01-2011, 01:48 PM	#813
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Belanger: 'Quebec before Winnipeg' http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL.../17836511.html He knows that the Coyotes' days in the dessert are likely numbered, but Belanger, who rarely minces words, doesn't see Winnipeg as a dream destination. “The guys have been talking about it a bit more every day, and the one sure thing is that we want to play in Phoenix and not in Winnipeg,” said Belanger. “Personally, and I won't name any names, but I've chatted with guys that have played (in Winnipeg) and don't want to go back. There are reasons why hockey wasn't working in Winnipeg at the end, I don't see how that would have changed.” “There are good fans there, but Winnipeg is still Winnipeg,” Belanger said. “In January and February, I doubt that my family would follow me out there for a holiday.” "Quebec is attractive. At least there are things to do there!” Doesn't want to name names? How many current Coyotes "played in Winnipeg"? Last edited by troutman; 04-01-2011 at 01:52 PM.