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The NHL has all but announced that their Board of Governors will vote on Seattle expansion in December. Of course, that's how the AHL affiliate discussion got started. Let's just say that I find it interesting that the former editor of the main Boise paper is a bit too hyped about this prospect, whi...

So Philadelphia and San Diego are supposed to start up this winter... and of three more promised teams, one of the forums has unearthed registrations for teams in Halifax and Boston. So meanwhile... https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/07/23/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NLL.aspx N...

[quote=""crixus""]The Pacific Association added two new teams this season. The Napa Silverados and Martinez Clippers which brings the total to eight teams.[/quote]

Eight? Looks like six... or who’s on hiatus?

https://www.blazersedge.com/2018/7/2/17528082/portland-trail-blazers-g-league-team-vancouver-canada While the gist of this comes from outside sources (therefore a bit more reliable), let’s just say that the blog in question posted speculation about a locale much closer to home just 2.5 months ago.....

Observation so far... Sample size: 1. Televised on Root Sports. Scene: Seattle Seawolves look like they sold out Starfire (except not quite, but note all the fans standing around the pitch). It's very American rugby (ballhandling is at a premium). The fans are into it, though. Conclusion: IT'S TAKIN...

Rumblings about franchises running short of $$$$$ means schedules tighten a bit. No big surprise.

Since I don't mind having an option or two out west, the current situation is a bit concerning.

Rocco Commisso doesn’t disappoint on the entertainment end.

https://amp.theguardian.com/football/20 ... ssion=true

From 2 hours and change away to 45 minutes (in a good commute) away.

https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/2018/0 ... 500947002/

The localization trend continues.

I didn't have this league lasting three years. All the ingredients were there: Chico wanting to showboat for an upgrade to whatever, ownership in Portland wanting to "fill a gap" in the city, a shyster from one of the old western Indy Pro leagues trying to make a go in Lodi, and whatever f...