cberkas Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Here's your thread for the people that keep bringing it up in other threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Where did u get a crazy idea like that ? But wouldn't it be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 That was that guy who must have died when they took the name away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It would be great to have minor league hockey in Grand Forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSiouxFan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Could Grand Forks sustain a minor league team? Were not exactly a city void of hockey venues to support. I'd almost rather have a minor league baseball team. That way I could drink beer, eat hot dogs, and watch baseball outside like God intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Could Grand Forks sustain a minor league team? Were not exactly a city void of hockey venues to support. I'd almost rather have a minor league baseball team. That way I could drink beer, eat hot dogs, and watch baseball outside like God intended. 1996 Grand Forks Varmints, lasted I think 2 years then the league folded. this is the 20th season for the FM Redhawks, maybe if the city put some money into a team including a new stadium (have to admit Fargo's Newman Outdoor Field is a nice one) it could lure fans back to the diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Where is this talk coming from? Is this merely speculation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Where is this talk coming from? Is this merely speculation? There's no chance. It's just on Fetch's wish list because he only likes hockey when the team is named Sioux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There's no chance. It's just on Fetch's wish list because he only likes hockey when the team is named Sioux. Ahhh got it lol. Cheers Fetch, but yes... not happenin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There's no chance. It's just on Fetch's wish list because he only likes hockey when the team is named Sioux. More lies & deceit from a Kelley minion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 It won't happen. I would be up for a Junior Team. I know the Ralph is trying to establish a Triple AAA Midget club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 It won't happen. I would be up for a Junior Team. I know the Ralph is trying to establish a Triple AAA Midget club. I agree with everyone that says it wont happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I agree with everyone that says it wont happen. I don't think we have enough of a population to support a 41 game schedule. You'd also have a scheduling nightmare with the Men's and Women's teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 But hey, the arena is already decorated in Fighting Sioux gear so we know what the team nickname would be ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 But hey, the arena is already decorated in Fighting Sioux gear so we know what the team nickname would be ... Little bit of a trademark issue, especially when you consider UND is required to maintain control of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Little bit of a trademark issue, especially when you consider UND is required to maintain control of it. Excellent. UND can raise some money by renting nickname rights to the AHL team ... revenues going to help fund football and basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just curious are AHL Franchises owned by individuals or investor groups or just by their NHL teams ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just curious are AHL Franchises owned by individuals or investor groups or just by their NHL teams ? True North Sports & Entertainment Ltd. own the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Johns IceCaps. Where the Colorado Avalanche are owned by Stan Kroenke, the Avalanche AHL team Lake Erie Monsters are owned by Cleveland Cavilers owner Dan Gilbert. That might give you an idea on ownership of AHL teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 NHL teams want their AHL affiliates near them, so there a short hop of a plane ride for call ups and its better for developing fan support of players. A bunch of teams are moving out to the West Coast to be near the Calif, BC, and Alberta teams. Winnipeg supposedly wants its AHL team in Thunder Bay. Haven't followed it, but the ICeCaps are moving to Winnipeg and will be renamed the Manitoba Moose, where they will play at least one year. Montreal is moving its AHL team from Hamilton to St Johns. The Jets have an 8000 seat waiting list for season tickets, so if those people buy Moose season tickets, they might move up on the list. Thunder Bay doesn't have financing for an arena yet, so the Moose might stay in Winnipeg if they draw well. Would think Fargo would be well ahead of GF for an AHL team, even with Scheels being 5000 seats. Rapd City or Sioux Falls could host an AHL team too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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