rvrdgsfn Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 AHL is working on adding a 31st team http://www.mcall.com/sports/hockey/phantoms/mc-ahl-state-league-david-andrews-20170130-story.html Andrews said there are no expansion applicants but the league is in discussion with a few different markets. He expected more news to come on that within the next four to six weeks From what I've read on the internet, Colorado moves up, becomes affiliated with the Avs while San Antonio becomes affiliated with St.Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Looking forward to Colorado (Denver) assigning players to Colorado (Fort Collins) Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Now that you mention San Antonio, I wonder if anybody's floated around the idea of renovating Freeman Coliseum, putting back the ice plant (or improving it if it's still there) and getting it to AHL specs so that the Rampage won't be as reliant on the Spurs' home dates for their own (and also that their place won't look so empty on game days despite their underrated fanbase) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 58 minutes ago, MBurmy said: Now that you mention San Antonio, I wonder if anybody's floated around the idea of renovating Freeman Coliseum, putting back the ice plant (or improving it if it's still there) and getting it to AHL specs so that the Rampage won't be as reliant on the Spurs' home dates for their own (and also that their place won't look so empty on game days despite their underrated fanbase) Might be tough since I believe the Spurs own the hockey club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 17 hours ago, the admiral said: Looking forward to Colorado (Denver) assigning players to Colorado (Fort Collins) Still better than: San Jose assigns Cam Gord to San Jose 3 Quote | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Still MIGHTY said: Still better than: San Jose assigns Cam Gord to San Jose Indeed. At least they're in different cities. From what I understand the Sharks and Barracuda aren't even in different hallways at the Shark Tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Yes, the triumphant return of Cam Gord! 1 Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 10:34 AM, MBurmy said: Now that you mention San Antonio, I wonder if anybody's floated around the idea of renovating Freeman Coliseum, putting back the ice plant (or improving it if it's still there) and getting it to AHL specs so that the Rampage won't be as reliant on the Spurs' home dates for their own (and also that their place won't look so empty on game days despite their underrated fanbase) Since the Spurs own the Rampage (they even have a Spurs shouder patch), I think They're fine where they are. Quote Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Schedule dropped today. I presume that means the AHL stays at 30 for this season, and we all get to have a hearty laugh at the Blues shooting themselves in the dick when it comes to player development yet again. Quote On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I feel bad for St. John's, always getting jerked around like this. The Blues should have created a third IceCaps franchise, though subjecting them to a Blues affiliate ultimately bound for Kansas City would have jerked them around even more. Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 11 hours ago, the admiral said: I feel bad for St. John's, always getting jerked around like this. The Blues should have created a third IceCaps franchise, though subjecting them to a Blues affiliate ultimately bound for Kansas City would have jerked them around even more. While I agree that St. John's got a bum deal, unless the Blues purchase another team and move them to KC, it's not likely they get an AHL affiliate there. The Colorado Eagles seem pretty poised to jump up, and the Avs sound like they're willing to help create the necessary in-roads to get the arena up to snuff. The ECHL's Mavericks also just rebranded themselves as Kansas City, likely in an attempt to undermine St. Louis' ability to introduce an AHL team. The reality is that almost no ECHL team can survive with an AHL team in their market. Quote Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sykotyk Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 14 hours ago, BeerGuyJordan said: While I agree that St. John's got a bum deal, unless the Blues purchase another team and move them to KC, it's not likely they get an AHL affiliate there. The Colorado Eagles seem pretty poised to jump up, and the Avs sound like they're willing to help create the necessary in-roads to get the arena up to snuff. The ECHL's Mavericks also just rebranded themselves as Kansas City, likely in an attempt to undermine St. Louis' ability to introduce an AHL team. The reality is that almost no ECHL team can survive with an AHL team in their market. And what's worse is that the USHL wants to start a team in Kansas City at a new arena that's to be built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Maybe they are working out a deal to move the Mavericks to be St. Louis' AHL affiliate in 2018-19? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Based on info from the guy I know, who works for the AHL, in Springfield: "No, the Blues weren't talking to the ECHL Mavericks. We initially thought that, too. When we learned who their leading candidate was, let's just say the office had a good laugh." On a side note, it's amazing how many people are willing to talk to you, when you can ship them a case of Spotted Cow. 1 Quote Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I've wondered about the viability of a St. Charles affiliate for St. Louis but I think we agreed the market was too small for NHL and AHL. Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/18/colorado-eagles-colorado-avalanche-primary-ahl-affiliate/ The Avalanche will announce an upgraded minor-league partnership with the Loveland-based Colorado Eagles next month, with the current ECHL team becoming the 31st American Hockey League franchise, according to two sources close to the situation. Beginning with the 2018-19 season, the Avs’ top prospects and veterans on assignments will play for the Colorado Eagles out of the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland. The Budweiser Events Center seats 5,289 for hockey but likely will be renovated to accommodate larger crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Well, I guess it's only fitting now that the Rampage partner up with the Blues??? lol http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/blues-add-ahl-affiliate-in-san-antonio-for-next-year/article_747e99a0-9c56-5cf6-af34-1ccfa839594a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 That's not exactly new news. That article is a month old. Quote Athletic Director: KTU Blue Grassers Football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BeerGuyJordan Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hardly a surprise, but Colorado will officially be the AHL's 31st franchise, beginning next season. Quote Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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