Oklahoma City Joining AHL In 2010-11
February 9, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
Edmonton Oilers' AHL affiliate to play at Cox Convention Center
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.... American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the league's Board of Governors has approved the relocation of the AHL franchise owned by the Edmonton Oilers from Edmonton, Alta., to Oklahoma City, Okla., to begin play there in the fall of 2010.
The Oklahoma City club will hit the ice for the 2010-11 season as the Oilers' top development team and will play their home games at the newly renovated Cox Convention Center. Renovations such as a state-of-the-art scoreboard and sound system will complement other improvements including terrace suites, exclusive lounge areas and new locker room and workout areas at the downtown arena.
In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 84 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and more than 6.5 million fans per season have attended AHL games across North America since 2001.
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