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Old 04-14-2014, 04:52 PM   #1
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https://twitter.com/CKNW/status/455837353282514945

#Abbotsford to announce "new strategic direction" for sports arena Tues. Shld clarify @AbbotsfordHeat situation. Team officials on hand.
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Old 04-14-2014, 04:55 PM   #2
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I forgot this board operates on the OurSportsCentral model of one thread with all topics in it, you can delete my post as someone has put the same info in the "heat" thread.
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Old 04-14-2014, 05:50 PM   #3
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Nah, this works. Thanks Athntk.

We're going to need a thread dedicated to this topic by itself by all indications.
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We're going to need a thread dedicated to this topic by itself by all indications.
sooo ... something major then?!
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Old 04-14-2014, 05:57 PM   #5
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Rumor is that the Heat are moving to Glens Falls New York.

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Old 04-14-2014, 05:58 PM   #6
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Or Utica.
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Old 04-14-2014, 06:04 PM   #7
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that would suck ... simply because of the great Abby posters we have here.
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Probably abby pulling the plug due to financial losses. Maybe try to get the Nucks farm team there.

I don't blame Calgary, they got a sweat heart deal in QC and Abby. Why put up the money when someone else is willing to take the loss?

Plus putting them out east will lower the traveling being by many more teams
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Old 04-14-2014, 06:12 PM   #9
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Florida Panthers move to Abbotsford. lol
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Old 04-14-2014, 06:16 PM   #10
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If it is to announce relocating the team, it's odd that they would do it just as the playoffs are about to begin.
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Old 04-14-2014, 06:28 PM   #11
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Looks like it might be relocation based:

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@CTVScottHurst: According to sources the #Abbotsford Heat will not be back next year. Likely moving to Glens Falls, New York. @CTVVancouver #hockey
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Old 04-14-2014, 06:36 PM   #12
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If they do move to Glens Falls, I hope they go with the Adirondack Flames name and use the Atlanta Flaming A as their logo.
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Hearing a WHL team (lethbridge or Kootenay?) may be moving to Abbotsford with the Heat out.

The utica situation seems trickey on how the Canucks could get out of that deal quickly.

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Old 04-14-2014, 06:48 PM   #14
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Based on attendance and support, I think that makes more sense. Bring in a team with no NHL affiliation and with other "enemy" teams close by where those fans might be willing to travel to see games.

Vancouver has a WHL team so that's almost a natural rivalry. Seattle is 2.5 hr road trip for fans to take.
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Based on attendance and support, I think that makes more sense. Bring in a team with no NHL affiliation and with other "enemy" teams close by where those fans might be willing to travel to see games.

Vancouver has a WHL team so that's almost a natural rivalry. Seattle is 2.5 hr road trip for fans to take.
Victoria - 2 hours
Everett - 2 hours
Portland - 3 hours
Kamloops/Kelowna - 3 hours
Spokane - 6 hours

The Fraser Valley always has been a nice hub for the WHL.
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Weren't the Chilliwack Bruins doing okay until the Heat came along and split the market?
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Weren't the Chilliwack Bruins doing okay until the Heat came along and split the market?
They had okay crowds. More than Abbotsford's average attendance this season.
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Old 04-14-2014, 07:07 PM   #18
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Global Calgary ‏@GlobalCalgary 56s BREAKING: City of Abbotsford terminating contract with Calgary Flames' farm team, Abbotsford Heat- http://ow.ly/vN1CK #YYC
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I do hope that a team does move in there... would hate to see people lose jobs and some of the Heat staff do a good job.
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I hope the Heat go on a deep run for PMM's sake. Seriously one of my favourite CP posters and twitter follows.
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