Speculation: Flames to move AHL affiliate to Utica, NY?
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I just saw this. Utica is where im from.
Theres been no news on this, or I at least havent seen any.
Theres been no news on this, or I at least havent seen any.
Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
Aren't they operating basically rent free in Abbotsford?
This makes no sense from both a cost and logistics standpoint, unless other stuff is happening behind the scenes.
This makes no sense from both a cost and logistics standpoint, unless other stuff is happening behind the scenes.
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My response from the Abbotsford topic.
Also the owner of the Canucks is trying to (or maybe has by now) buy the AESC, it is rumored that he want's the Canucks AHL affiliate in Abbotsford and may be willing to pay a pretty penny to push the Flames out.
Also the owner of the Canucks is trying to (or maybe has by now) buy the AESC, it is rumored that he want's the Canucks AHL affiliate in Abbotsford and may be willing to pay a pretty penny to push the Flames out.
InfinityIggy
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A move eastward makes a lot of sense actually. Logistically, financially, from a players health perspective, travel and so on. And I'm sure the Flames are receiving a fairly substantial financial incentive to leave Abbotsford.
But it would be nice if the farm team could have some stability too.
But it would be nice if the farm team could have some stability too.
Look at their deal in Abbottsford: taxpayers make up revenues below $5.7 million to the franchise. Gotta wonder what Utica is giving them.
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/09/29/abbotsford-heat-could-use-help-connecting-with-fans/
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/09/29/abbotsford-heat-could-use-help-connecting-with-fans/
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how many times in the past 3 years has there been an emergency call up situation where they didn't know the day before? Quite frankly I don't remember a single time.
I Live in Utica,NY
i'm from Utica,NY and i don't believe your team is moving, but i'll give you the latest info i found locally.
the Syracuse Crunch owner made comment on the report of Utica getting a team.
http://blog.syracuse.com/crunch/2013..._to_utica.html
also found this Rob Esche who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and lives locally has registered the name UticaFlames
http://www.whois.com/whois/uticaflames.com
i'm from Utica,NY and i don't believe your team is moving, but i'll give you the latest info i found locally.
the Syracuse Crunch owner made comment on the report of Utica getting a team.
http://blog.syracuse.com/crunch/2013..._to_utica.html
also found this Rob Esche who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and lives locally has registered the name UticaFlames
http://www.whois.com/whois/uticaflames.com
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Jihadi Flames Fan
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Wtf..
Why do we keep relocating our minor-league affiliate every 3 or 4 years? It's no wonder we can't develop any of our prospects. They don't know where to report.
Why do we keep relocating our minor-league affiliate every 3 or 4 years? It's no wonder we can't develop any of our prospects. They don't know where to report.
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that is pretty common in the AHL. Affiliations change regularly.Why do we keep relocating our minor-league affiliate every 3 or 4 years? It's no wonder we can't develop any of our prospects. They don't know where to report.
thats something new and interesting..... the rumor going around here is that it was not supposed to break yet. i do know eshe played in Phoenix.
thats something new and interesting..... the rumor going around here is that it was not supposed to break yet. i do know eshe played in Phoenix.
according to WKTV news Rob Esche is part of the ownership group looking to acquire an AHL team.
Ace Rimmer
Stoke me a clipper.
i have a screenshot of the post. lets see if it will post here.
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MainDotC
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I'm from Rome, NY and I watched several teams fall in Utica like dominoes. I had breakfast at the Harbor Inn in a booth across from Doug Brown of the Devils. I saw the Utica Bulldogs, Blizzard, the Prowlers, the Comets...
Utica is a horrible city with 50% of the inhabitants on welfare. People would be interested in hockey if they didn't have to worry about how to make next month's rent. It's a black hole for hockey. The only hockey that has consistently thrived there is the Utica Pioneer's.
Utica is a horrible city with 50% of the inhabitants on welfare. People would be interested in hockey if they didn't have to worry about how to make next month's rent. It's a black hole for hockey. The only hockey that has consistently thrived there is the Utica Pioneer's.
latest local article
Vicki Hall of the Calgary Herald shared a statement with NBC Sports that Utica has been seeking an opportunity to bring an AHL team back to our city.
http://961wodz.com/ahl-hockey-is-re...es-will-hit-the-ice-for-the-2013-2014-season/
Vicki Hall of the Calgary Herald shared a statement with NBC Sports that Utica has been seeking an opportunity to bring an AHL team back to our city.
http://961wodz.com/ahl-hockey-is-re...es-will-hit-the-ice-for-the-2013-2014-season/
MainDotC
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Flames fans have my sympathy and I will do my best to support if I'm ever in the area. Look at the stands in Glenns Falls where Binghamton is playing tonight: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bsenshockeylive
Those are the kinds of stands you can expect in Utica. Place only holds like 2K people as it is!
Those are the kinds of stands you can expect in Utica. Place only holds like 2K people as it is!
MainDotC
Depth Defenceman
Why in the name of god would anyone bring a hockey team back to Utica? Haven't the lessons already been learned? Didn't the Prowlers owner stop paying the salaries in the last instance?
