SPHL Approves Sale of Mississippi Surge
May 4, 2011 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
CHARLOTTE, NC (May 4, 2011) - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced that the SPHL Board of Governors has approved a Transfer of Ownership for the Mississippi Surge from Coast Hockey, LLC. to Surge Ice, LLC, a group headed by Tim Kerr, who also owns the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
"Biloxi is a great market with a long-standing history on the ice and my decision to purchase the Mississippi Surge was done so hockey will continue for years to come," stated Kerr. "Not only is it important to the fans and communities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the Surge to succeed, but it also benefits the other teams along the I-10 corridor like Pensacola and Louisiana and I look forward to the challenge. I look forward to the challenge of presenting hockey for everyone's long-term enjoyment on the coast."
"Tim's involvement with the Surge will help provide stability and leadership throughout the organization," said SPHL President Jim Combs. "The Mississippi Gulf Coast market is very important to the future of the SPHL and I'm confident this move will keep the Surge moving in the right direction, both on and off the ice."
Regular front office operations continue as the Mississippi Surge celebrate their SPHL President's Cup victory along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Yesterday, Mayor A.J. Holloway proclaimed May 3rd as "Mississippi Surge Hockey Day" in the city of Biloxi. Both the President's Cup and the William B. Coffey Trophy will be on display along the coast all summer long for fans to enjoy.
2011-2012 season tickets with the largest list of benefits to date are available by contacting the Surge at 228-287-7825.
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