Lafayette Team?
Lafayette Team?
Does anyone have any information on a team in Lafayette, Louisiana?
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None yet...just Pensacola and Biloxi.
I do think the SPHL would do a good job there, because it certainly fits in the I-10 direction they're going (They might want to consider adding Baton Rouge, Mobile, Augusta, and possibly a return to Jacksonville and/or Macon with that direction)
I do think the SPHL would do a good job there, because it certainly fits in the I-10 direction they're going (They might want to consider adding Baton Rouge, Mobile, Augusta, and possibly a return to Jacksonville and/or Macon with that direction)
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SPH in Lafayette
Our local news mentioned last week talks were under way to bring a team to Lafayette for the fall season. I have not seen or heard anything since then. Oh to have hockey back!!!!!! Talk is they may even keep the Ice Gator name. That was our ECHL team.
Friday May 15th, 2pm
Wingate-Wyndham Hotel
Lafayette LA
The SPHL will hold a press conference about the apparent return of the IceGators(which will be the name, that won't change). Commissioner Jim Combs will be present. Even though it was reported on KLFY-TV tonight, the story is not on their website or the SPHL site at the time of this post.
It may be single "A", but I'm quite amped about the return of hockey here. The old I-10 rivalries with Pensacola, Mississippi, Jacksonville and possibly Mobile would be great.
The Cajundome apparently does not even have the ice surface any longer. So, knowing the unaffordability of Cajundome rent, chances are quite good that this team will play at Blackham Coliseum. I will clarify that nothing has been stated publicly on the venue where the team will play; that should present itself during Friday's press conference. I'm perfectly cool with old-school venues/hockey barns, so I'm all for playing at Blackham.
Wingate-Wyndham Hotel
Lafayette LA
The SPHL will hold a press conference about the apparent return of the IceGators(which will be the name, that won't change). Commissioner Jim Combs will be present. Even though it was reported on KLFY-TV tonight, the story is not on their website or the SPHL site at the time of this post.
It may be single "A", but I'm quite amped about the return of hockey here. The old I-10 rivalries with Pensacola, Mississippi, Jacksonville and possibly Mobile would be great.
The Cajundome apparently does not even have the ice surface any longer. So, knowing the unaffordability of Cajundome rent, chances are quite good that this team will play at Blackham Coliseum. I will clarify that nothing has been stated publicly on the venue where the team will play; that should present itself during Friday's press conference. I'm perfectly cool with old-school venues/hockey barns, so I'm all for playing at Blackham.
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Icegator forum and information
You can get information at http://www.gatorforum.com. The oringial IG message board and still the original!
Louisiana Icegators are back!
Yes SuzyQ, the Icegators are back. They will begin play in October 2009 at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, LA. Season tickets go on sale June 1, and will be available I think at the Coliseum, and according to Ron Handy, the head coach, there will be media announcements as to where else to purchase tickets. Supposedly, the level of play will be the same as the previous Gator team. Great news for the mourning hockey fans in Louisiana. You can probably get more info on http://www.sphl.com.
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[quote=""hockeybub""]Great news for the mourning hockey fans in Louisiana. You can probably get more info on http://www.sphl.com.[/quote]
Fixed your link: http://www.thesphl.com/
This is great news for SPHL and hockey in Louisiana. To be honest, I'm surprised that the SPHL will be adding all these new markets despite the bad economy. If these 'new' franchises prove to be successful this could be a major turning point for the league.
Fixed your link: http://www.thesphl.com/
This is great news for SPHL and hockey in Louisiana. To be honest, I'm surprised that the SPHL will be adding all these new markets despite the bad economy. If these 'new' franchises prove to be successful this could be a major turning point for the league.
