Das Team nennt sich "Canton Xpress" und wird in der kommenden Saison an den Start gehen!
Hier die offizielle UHL-Meldung dazu:
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U H L Expands To Canton
United Hockey League Press Release
Lake St. Louis, MO - The United Hockey League (UHL) announced today that the Canton Xpress, formerly known as the Arctic Xpress, will join the league for the 2002-03 season.
The Canton Xpress, owned by Stark Sports Entertainment, L.L.C., will play at the Canton Civic Center (5,000) located in Canton, Ohio. Stark Sports Entertainment, L.L.C. includes local Canton investors, Bernard Bubanic, Rob Wright, Terry Humphrey and Kevin Carr.
"We are pleased to add a city like Canton to the UHL. The enthusiasm and commitment of the ownership, the city, the corporate partners and the fans will ensure its success," stated UHL President and CEO Richard Brosal.
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Beim Liga-Konkurrenten "B.C. Icemen" ist übrigens ein gewisser Brad Jones "Coach/Director of Hockey Operations". In der Saison 99/00 war er sogar "Coach of the year".
"Götter werden von Menschen geschaffen, und das erklärt eine Menge."
Terry Pratchett