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Originally Posted by Poe969
Years ago Thunder Bay had a semi-pro hockey team there and it changed names a few times before leaving. It went from the twins, Thunder-Hawks, and then Thunder-Cats (and I was the mascot for the last season). It's hard to say what will happen because a lot of people were upset that the team left and tried to get it back so hopefully they're still around and will support a team.
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I used to live there back in those days.
Don't get me wrong, I like Thunder Bay enough for a small city, but I can't see the AHL doing well there. I spent a couple of weeks there this past summer and in the 14-15 years since I left, nothing changed. If anything, it seemed less busy and more run down in areas. If they couldn't support the UHL back then, I don't see them supporting the AHL now.
Fortunately, they will have a rich owner though.