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troutman · 04-21-2011, 08:54 AM

Would-be Coyotes owner Matthew Hulsizer attends Game 4 but situation murky
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/spo...120329669.html

Hulsizer declined a request for an interview but talked with fans outside Jobing.com Arena before Phoenix's 6-3 loss Wednesday night. The Chicago businessman's appearance, wearing a Coyotes jersey as he cheered on the team, in front of the sold-out crowd of 17,314 solidified earlier reports that he remains seriously interested in buying the team and keeping it in Arizona.

The post-game scene, with the emotional players acknowledging the cheering crowd, reminded Doan of the scene in Winnipeg in 1996, the last game before the Jets moved to Arizona.

"Nobody likes to leave their home — ever," he said. "Fifteen years ago it was an emotional time to leave. But it's not like it has any bearing on what any of us think. When you're told to leave your home it's always difficult but at the same time I have a ton of faith that it will get done here."

The Coyotes' Adrian Aucoin said the fans have gotten a bad rap.

"I've played in a lot of cities and I know we haven't filled the building at nights but the fans that have come have been amazing," he said. "... These last two games, I'll tell you, have been two of the most amazing playoff atmosphere games I've played in. I want to thank all the fans for that because my heart was pounding when we came out for both games. It was very impressive."

"Do we have an infinite amount of time? The answer is obviously not," Bettman said. "But we haven't been holding an announcement waiting to see when the Coyotes are done playing, I can assure you of that."

interview, Bettman wouldn't comment on reports that he has had talks with Mark Chipman, who is heading the drive to bring the team back to Winnipeg.
However, Bettman said that if had to make a deal to move the team "my guess is I probably could arrange it."

04-21-2011, 08:54 AM	#1365
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Would-be Coyotes owner Matthew Hulsizer attends Game 4 but situation murky http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/spo...120329669.html Hulsizer declined a request for an interview but talked with fans outside Jobing.com Arena before Phoenix's 6-3 loss Wednesday night. The Chicago businessman's appearance, wearing a Coyotes jersey as he cheered on the team, in front of the sold-out crowd of 17,314 solidified earlier reports that he remains seriously interested in buying the team and keeping it in Arizona. The post-game scene, with the emotional players acknowledging the cheering crowd, reminded Doan of the scene in Winnipeg in 1996, the last game before the Jets moved to Arizona. "Nobody likes to leave their home — ever," he said. "Fifteen years ago it was an emotional time to leave. But it's not like it has any bearing on what any of us think. When you're told to leave your home it's always difficult but at the same time I have a ton of faith that it will get done here." The Coyotes' Adrian Aucoin said the fans have gotten a bad rap. "I've played in a lot of cities and I know we haven't filled the building at nights but the fans that have come have been amazing," he said. "... These last two games, I'll tell you, have been two of the most amazing playoff atmosphere games I've played in. I want to thank all the fans for that because my heart was pounding when we came out for both games. It was very impressive." "Do we have an infinite amount of time? The answer is obviously not," Bettman said. "But we haven't been holding an announcement waiting to see when the Coyotes are done playing, I can assure you of that." interview, Bettman wouldn't comment on reports that he has had talks with Mark Chipman, who is heading the drive to bring the team back to Winnipeg. However, Bettman said that if had to make a deal to move the team "my guess is I probably could arrange it."