Hamilton Bulldogs Sign Three-Year Lease Extension For Copps Coliseum

March 12, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


HAMILTON, ON - Hamilton Bulldogs Owner and Chairman Michael Andlauer and Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc. (H.E.C.F.I.) Chief Executive Officer Duncan Gillespie announced today that the hockey club has signed a three-year lease extension for Copps Coliseum as the prime tenant. The 'Dogs also announced that they have extended their management services agreement with H.E.C.F.I. through the 2012-2013 season. Under the agreement, H.E.C.F.I. will continue to manage all Hamilton Bulldogs ticket sales, sponsorship sales and advertising.

"As we near the end of what has been an extremely successful regular season on the ice and prepare for what we hope will be a long run in the Calder Cup Playoffs, I'm excited that we've also been successful off the ice in signing a three-year extension to both our lease of Copps Coliseum and management partnership with H.E.C.F.I.", stated Hamilton Bulldogs Owner and Chairman Michael Andlauer. "During the past three years, I feel strongly that we and H.E.C.F.I. have learned a lot about what it will take to strengthen and build our partnership, and we're looking forward to working with them through the 2012-2013 season to make the Hamilton Bulldogs successful both on and off the ice."

"H.E.C.F.I. is looking forward to our continued partnership with the Hamilton Bulldogs. This new agreement will allow both organizations to maximize their resources with a renewed focus on what they each do best", said H.E.C.F.I. Chief Executive Officer Duncan Gillespie. "H.E.C.F.I. will continue to promote top-quality events with an emphasis on fan experience and the Bulldogs can focus on bringing another Calder Cup Championship to Hamilton."

For media inquiries for the Bulldogs please contact Derek Wills (905-777-2360 or Derek.Wills@hamiltonbulldogs.com) or Wes Edward (905-777-2352 or Wes.Edward@hamiltonbulldogs.com). For media inquiries for H.E.C.F.I. please contact Duncan Gillespie (905-546-2883 or Duncan.Gillespie@hamilton.ca).

The Bulldogs will look to extend their franchise record-tying nine-game winning streak when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Copps Coliseum. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.

Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.



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