Puck dropped: How failed hockey bid adds to Fresno Convention Center drama
Lots of issues. ADA compliance is an expensive one.
Lots of issues. ADA compliance is an expensive one.
they still have the USPHL Fresno MonstersPuck dropped: How failed hockey bid adds to Fresno Convention Center drama
Lots of issues. ADA compliance is an expensive one.
they still have the USPHL Fresno Monsters
Fresno had always had issues going back to the Falcons existence.... BD..... This just confirms what likely those there knew everytime the market was discussed and nothing materialized as PCS can tell youI think they mean any sort of fan revenue-driven hockey. The Fresno Monsters like all USPHL-Premier teams are pay to play.
Fresno State's been discussed numerous times since the Falcons collapse, Z, they'd block any pro team in either Save Mart or Seiland.....Fresno State could have an NCAA D-I ice hockey team at their arena, Save Mart Center. All the FBS schools in California should launch one.
To cut down on launch and operating costs, the teams would all use existing arenas, or in one case an arena soon to be built by an NHL team for its minor league affiliate:
Cal - Oakland Arena
San Diego State - Pechanga Arena
San Jose State - new arena at Sharks' practice facility
Stanford - SAP Center
UCLA - Honda Center
USC - Long Beach Arena
that has nothing to do with Fresno or the topic, Z, LA/Anaheim/Calgary/Edmonton/SJ to name 5 already exist, and once Seattle starts you add Palm Springs to that sextant, not unlike what occurred when ASM Global (then AEG) was in New England from 2000 on until 2019 when Manchester (which originally was Ontario) collapsed.... Augusta, Georgia collapsed weeks before Fresno did and nobody has touched that market since, in any league, junior or otherwise.It's because of the Kings' Stanley Cup titles in the 2010s that we even have AHL hockey in California (the desire of Western NHL teams to have closer AHL affiliates and the state's increasing dissatisfaction with the ECHL as well). NCAA Division I ice hockey is the natural next step to the increasing popularity of hockey in the state.
Fresno State could have an NCAA D-I ice hockey team at their arena, Save Mart Center. All the FBS schools in California should launch one.
To cut down on launch and operating costs, the teams would all use existing arenas, or in one case an arena soon to be built by an NHL team for its minor league affiliate:
Cal - Oakland Arena
San Diego State - Pechanga Arena
San Jose State - new arena at Sharks' practice facility
Stanford - SAP Center
UCLA - Honda Center
USC - Long Beach Arena
It's because of the Kings' Stanley Cup titles in the 2010s that we even have AHL hockey in California (the desire of Western NHL teams to have closer AHL affiliates and the state's increasing dissatisfaction with the ECHL as well). NCAA Division I ice hockey is the natural next step to the increasing popularity of hockey in the state.
Most of The echl teams in ca before the swap had pretty successfully runs and had owners that where locally committed. I am sure the fans in Bakersfield and Stockton wish the echl owners of the thunder and condors where still involved in running the business operations of their ahl team’s.It's because of the Kings' Stanley Cup titles in the 2010s that we even have AHL hockey in California (the desire of Western NHL teams to have closer AHL affiliates and the state's increasing dissatisfaction with the ECHL as well). NCAA Division I ice hockey is the natural next step to the increasing popularity of hockey in the state.
Most of The echl teams in ca before the swap had pretty successfully runs and had owners that where locally committed. I am sure the fans in Bakersfield and Stockton wish the echl owners of the thunder and condors where still involved in running the business operations of their ahl team’s.
Nevertheless, California wanted better minor league hockey. A number of ECHL markets have lots of fans that prefer to be in the AHL. The ECHL Manchester Monarchs failing after 4 seasons is an example of this.
Nevertheless, California wanted better minor league hockey. A number of ECHL markets have lots of fans that prefer to be in the AHL. The ECHL Manchester Monarchs failing after 4 seasons is an example of this.
While it sounds like Fresno is way on the back burner for now, and there would be some hurdles to overcome if it was brought up in the future, the article actually seems to imply that the city council and AEG would be interested in hockey, if it wan't a money loser for them.
IF (big if) things change in Utica and Vancouver were looking for a spot out west to put their team, it is a spot they would likely investigate. Likewise Winnipeg, if they eventually feel the market is over-crowded and they wanted to move the Moose out. Both of these are extremely unlikely in the short or long term, and an ECHL team seems even less likely considering the travel they would face. (although Utah, Idaho, Rapid City, and Newfoundland, etc are all flying a lot already, so it's not impossible - especially if one of the California AHL teams or Vegas decided they wanted a nearby ECHL team (or a couple of them wanted to have a nearby team to pull free agents from and make rehab assignments)
the question then becomes what market is available without impacting the existing teams and if Calgary isn't happy with the arena management at last check in Stockton, they were still looking at a long-term contract there.....While it sounds like Fresno is way on the back burner for now, and there would be some hurdles to overcome if it was brought up in the future, the article actually seems to imply that the city council and AEG would be interested in hockey, if it wan't a money loser for them.
IF (big if) things change in Utica and Vancouver were looking for a spot out west to put their team, it is a spot they would likely investigate. Likewise Winnipeg, if they eventually feel the market is over-crowded and they wanted to move the Moose out. Both of these are extremely unlikely in the short or long term, and an ECHL team seems even less likely considering the travel they would face. (although Utah, Idaho, Rapid City, and Newfoundland, etc are all flying a lot already, so it's not impossible - especially if one of the California AHL teams or Vegas decided they wanted a nearby ECHL team (or a couple of them wanted to have a nearby team to pull free agents from and make rehab assignments)
I believe Vancouver was skeptical the last time they renewed with Utica. That a team in British Columbia could be viable if it was the only one in that area.Vancouver has outright said if they were to relocate the Comets out of Utica, it would be to a city in British Columbia closer to home. Abbotsford and Chilliwack were two cities that were listed.
I believe Vancouver was skeptical the last time they renewed with Utica. That a team in British Columbia could be viable if it was the only one in that area.
a lot to do with Abbotsford's relationship to the league and how Calgary blocked another club's incursion (VAN hadn't then gone into the owner/operation business at that point), but, Centrum, Esche is now a known commodity in the League, not just Utica, even Andrews praised him on TSN1240 as part of his transition to President-Emeritas, the Canucks/Aquillini's/Orca Bay AREN'T looking to leave there or opt out..... the NEXUS Center IS Progressing despite the pandemic, which is something that the Mohawk Valley hasn't seen in years, if ever, the way you want a practice arena close to the where the franchise plays is about as equal to committed as a franchise can be in a given communityI believe Vancouver was skeptical the last time they renewed with Utica. That a team in British Columbia could be viable if it was the only one in that area.
MLB wants to demote the grizzles to the CA league and it looks like at the moment they are going to be successful. The owners of the team are probably going to want a more favorable deal from the city to stay given their revenue will probably decrease which could put the city in a worse spot to attract a hockey team.Seeing Fresno on here brings back some memories of living Clovis.
TBH, I wouldn't expect a potential new team to end up an different than the Falcons, whom did the downtown to campus shuffle. The city already has an albatross in the Grizzlies.
Don't know how Stockton and Bakersfield do it, but maybe it's because they're at the end of the valley and not in the middle of it.
MLB wants to demote the grizzles to the CA league and it looks like at the moment they are going to be successful. The owners of the team are probably going to want a more favorable deal from the city to stay given their revenue will probably decrease which could put the city in a worse spot to attract a hockey team.
I don't see the AHL making a stop in Fresno. The politics and trying to undo some bad developments get in the way.