NEW MINOR PRO HOCKEY LEAGUE

[hockey1]

This is to let everyone know that currently there is a group looking to bring Minor Pro Hockey back to Canada.
I have been observing the posts and comments that have been made on here, regarding the way that the minor hockey world has been run up to date. To tell the truth, most of you are correct with your positions and how you stand on your issues. After being involved with the most notable of leagues I have come to the conclusion that it is time to stop fooling around and time to put a league together that does things the right way and give the fans what they want, quality entertainment at family affordable prices!! It is time to stop using and abusing the fans! It’s time to start paying staff what they are worth! It’s time to STOP USING local businesses and then…screwing them! Well it is just time! So, after saying that I say this. If any one who wishes to be involved with a league either in the financial sort or by way of management please let us know by way of email. After, I will contact each person personally. This can be done with the right fortitude and drive. I look forward to hearing your comments

[hockeydude1983]

Are you talking about the Federal Hockey League?

If so, what are the latest news? Will it start in march with 6 teams for a 24 games season? Thats the last i heard, it came from an Edmonton newspaper if i remember

[hockey1]

NO NO,....sorry for the boldness but we are not the FHL! The website will be up this weekend!

[hockeydude1983]

what is the adress? thanks

[REVVED]

Are you talking about the Federal Hockey League?

What is this? Slap Shot?!?

As long as it isn't a repeat of the IIHL, I'd like more info, too!

[hockeydude1983]

REVVED,

The FHL is a pro league in Canada that has been pushing its inaugural season twice!!!

At first, they were suppose to begin play in October 2003, for a 80 game season with 10 teams.

Then they pushed back the opening faceoff for January 2004, for a 40 game season with 8 teams.

Now, the league is schedule to begin play in March 2004, for a 24 game season with 6 teams!

If they will go or not, i dont know. It is very hard to get info on the league, they have a website, but it hasnt been updated forever!!
You can always e-maill the president and ask him whats going on, i heard he usualy answers them.

http://www.federalhockeyleague.ca/

[REVVED]

Guess that puts him one step ahead of Kill(dreams)breath - he answered to no one :lol:

[Reporter]

And amazingly, this new Canadian league has not even mentioned one name (league, city, etc.) Even Killbreath, at least, mentioned some names. And what a surprise, there's no money, but there's a BUNCH of excitement in each city for a pro hockey team. The community will love it!

What a bunch of crap.

Same old story. Same old joke. Pathetic.

[hockey1]

Be Careful as to what you say as not to be held Liable for your remarks. As said before,...we will announce the League, Cities, etc, Wed.

[Reporter]

Yeah.

[Made in Canada]

I have been watching this board for a while now and as someone who has friends who attempted to play in the IIHL and the phantom FHL I can see why there would be ill feelings towards minor league hockey. I just don't see the sense in chirping about a league that hasn't fully announced details yet. If this leage is what it claims to be, and there really is no reason yet to suspect it wont be, then it is premature to slam it. I think the premis is good. If it pans out it could be what the IIHL and the FHL "should" have been. Is there any particular reason you already have a dislike for this league?

[therealstory]

you all cant be for real. another person throwing around the term liable? how ya been mike, or is this just a relation? lets all get real here. there are alot of problems with minor league hockey. mainly people trying to put together a league with no money. the other problem is all of these "pre" announcements. if youre going to announce, then just do it. if your going to start something, finish it. but most importantly do not hurt the players or fans. if you dont have the $$$ right now, wait to start anything until you do. take it from someone who lost a lot of $$ with the iihl. this is a serious business, and if you cant aford to be in it, dont even start.

[Made in Canada]

Real story,

It is agreed that there are some real problems with minor league hockey. I myself was at one point a minor league hopeful, and I have been there and done that with being jerked around. I am not trying to get on board or off board with anyone, I was merely curious why something would get shot down before anyone has seen anything. In a perfect world, this league will take off and be legit and players will have a place to play and develop. In an unperfect world, It will be a flop like the IIHL or never even get off the ground like the FHL. Also, it would seem rather unfair of people to jump on anyone for even attempting to start a league. I say that based on the assumption that the intentions are good and not the same of someone like MK looking for personal gain at others expense and at the expense of players and coaches dreams and asperations. If I had the perfect solution I would be running a league myself, but I don't and I'm not and neither is anyone else here. We all enjoy coming here and playing armchair gm and reading each others opinions, but for all of us, myself included, they are just that, opinion. If anyone here knew that much about how a league or a team should be run, we'd be out doing it, rather than here, doing it armchair-style. So having said all of that, I think some of what you are saying is very true and right on the money, but I am also open enough to take a wait and see aproach and see what each effort produces, prior to dimissing it. Can we agree on that?

[metastock]

Hey hockey1,

With you not sharing any information about your "press conference" (ie. location, time, etc.), how do you expect anyone from the press to attend?

[metastock]

Made in Canada,

I guess you do not know who "therealstory" is. He is more than capable of running a league and/or team plus has the contacts and knowledge to do so!!!

[REVVED]

ANY of us "Armchair GMs" could do better than Kill(dreams)breath!

Joe Kolodziej is definately a guy to get ahold of if you want to get off the ground! He's one of the few voices of sanity to ever come out of the IIHL mess.

I've used the same technique in the workplace & as a father. I've seen all the things NOT to do and fixed them. Until my health left me, I was highly successful at running a concessions department - tops in the nation at one point.

It takes hard work, caring, and a knowledge of the people you're dealing with (employees & customers). That's what is wrong with minor league hockey. You get these MBA and college kids that don't have a clue about hockey & its fans. Our ECHL team is in huge trouble because of it - to the point we may not have a team next season. They think just because they took the classes & got the sheepskin that they automatically know what they're doing - THEY'RE WRONG!

Good luck to all & keep me in touch...

[Made in Canada]

Metastock,

I get the slight impression that you felt my reply to "therealstory" was somewhat of a flame and I assure you was not the intention. I just view this as a good place to discuss the highs and lows of the state of minor league hockey and our opinions. As for "therealstory", you are correct in assuming I am not familiar with him or his professional status. Out of curiosity, is he still in the business? If so, good on him for taking the time to post with the rest of us here. If not, could he not use some of that abundant experience and contacts to start something of his own and fix the problems he outlined in his post in a manner that he sees fit? Just a thought. Hopefully, both yourself and "thereallstory" will comment on this possibility.


Revved -

I agree that all of the armchair gm's out there would certainly do a better job than Killbreath. I'm also possitive that they would handle the dreams of others with far mor compassion than the sleazebag in question. When all is said and done, hopefully soemthng good will come out of all these discussions and possibilities. It would be a shame to see another failed attempt at something that could be great for hockey. Perhaps even the "therealstory" will be able to make something work with the resources that "metastock" mentioned in his post. We can only hope.

[therealstory]

gentlemen, i think we are all that at least. i caution us all to be on the safe side. my comentary is made simply because the "pre" announcement ploy is a mk standard. giving the benifit of the doubt i do hope that this league can get off the ground. in no way am i bashing an idea or a dream. as you all know i am still in th biz and working on a new team for next season. i am concerned tho when people and i am not pointing fingers here start these things without actually starting. when you do something like this you ned to be completely ready most of your staff in place. arena leases complete. these things require $$ you have to have some to get rolling, the marketing side of things will not get you started. i just watched that approach kill some teams not just in the iihl. you must have a sound business plan and be prepared to loose money your first year or two. if you do not have at least 300K per team to gamble, do not step up to the table. that is not a flame it is a fact.

[Made in Canada]

therealstory -

Thank you for your insight on the situation. I appreciate the inside information that you have provided to the forum