3 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

The Houston Aeros only existed from 1972 to 1978, so not a decade.  Their last three years - 1975 to 1978 - they played in an arena called "the Summit", which was converted into a church in 2003.  If you want to see what it looks like inside just tune into Joel Osteen's broadcast on Sundays.  The Aeros did win two Avco Cups in those years, thanks in large part to the Howe family.  They lost in 1976 in the finals to a certain team we know and love.

Houston does have an NHL size arena though, the Toyota Center, built in 2003, which is where the Rockets play.

Houston Aeros was also an AHL team from 1994 - 2013. 

They were the Wilds farm team and now in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Just now, Rich said:

Houston Aeros was also an AHL team from 1994 - 2013. 

They were the Wilds farm team and now in Des Moines, Iowa. 

oh really, they didn't come up when I googled Houston Aeros.  Now they do of course.  Anyway, why did they move?

20 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

oh really, they didn't come up when I googled Houston Aeros.  Now they do of course.  Anyway, why did they move?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Aeros_(1994–2013)

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On April 18, 2013, the Minnesota Wild's ownership group, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, were unable to reach a lease agreement with the Toyota Center, and announced the Aeros would be relocated to Des Moines, Iowa beginning with the 2013–14 season. After the move the team was renamed to Iowa Wild and currently reside in Des Moines, Iowa

 

11 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

The Houston Aeros only existed from 1972 to 1978, so not a decade.  Their last three years - 1975 to 1978 - they played in an arena called "the Summit", which was converted into a church in 2003.  If you want to see what it looks like inside just tune into Joel Osteen's broadcast on Sundays.  The Aeros did win two Avco Cups in those years, thanks in large part to the Howe family.  They lost in 1976 in the finals to a certain team we know and love.

Houston does have an NHL size arena though, the Toyota Center, built in 2003, which is where the Rockets play.

Wasn't at all referring to the WHA franchise...

The former IHL/AHL franchise that operated from 1994-2013 is the second link that comes up whenever you Google "Houston Aeros," BTW.

Anyway, with all the hubbub regarding the reported sale of the Hurricanes, here's a pretty scathing development regarding the franchise's ongoing attendance issues:

http://www.tsn.ca/report-hurricanes-attendance-down-32-per-cent-over-10-years-1.808287

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According to the financial news website 24/7 Wall St., the Carolina Hurricanes have suffered the second largest attendance drop in major league sports over the past 10 years.

The outlet reviewed the 10-year average home attendance of franchises in the MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL to see which teams were losing the most fans.

The Hurricanes, who have reached the playoffs just once since winning the Stanley Cup in 2006, have seen their attendance dip 32.3 per cent from their roughly 17,000 average attendance 10 years ago to their average of 11,776 this year. The team's average fill capacity sat at 63 per cent this season - the worst among NHL teams.

 

Edited July 19, 20178 yr by blue_gold_84
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1 hour ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Wasn't at all referring to the WHA franchise...

 

Yes, Rich already cleared that up.

 

7 hours ago, Rich said:

 

Interesting hire. CIS coach. Or USports whatever they call it now. Dont know anything about him at all. 

hmmmmm really

 

http://www.tsn.ca/ahl-players-now-eligible-to-play-in-olympics-1.808859

1 hour ago, iHeart said:

hmmmmm really

 

http://www.tsn.ca/ahl-players-now-eligible-to-play-in-olympics-1.808859

Meh.. Guys like Stoykewich Kramer Cormier... Interesting but wont be good. Juniors would be better and more olympic like. 

and Cormier would probably end up screwing Canada over

10 hours ago, Goalie said:

Meh.. Guys like Stoykewich Kramer Cormier... Interesting but wont be good. Juniors would be better and more olympic like. 

Yeah, I'm not a fan of this at all. The Olympics just won't be the same without the world's best hockey players.

11 hours ago, Goalie said:

Meh.. Guys like Stoykewich Kramer Cormier... Interesting but wont be good. Juniors would be better and more olympic like. 

Is there an age restriction?  I don't see why we couldn't have the best juniors there still, along with the best of the AHL/KHL/European leagues.  80% of players in the World Juniors end up in those leagues anyways.

1 hour ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Yeah, I'm not a fan of this at all. The Olympics just won't be the same without the world's best hockey players.

well wouldn't they need to be better then NHL players or are the NHL players still not able to play in the Olympics?

2 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Yeah, I'm not a fan of this at all. The Olympics just won't be the same without the world's best hockey players.

But it will be the worlds best JUNIOR hockey players, just shifting the age and salaries down.

 

Edited July 20, 20178 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

57 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

But it will be the worlds best JUNIOR hockey players, just shifting the age and salaries down.

Eh... That's what the IIHF WJHC is for.

12 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Eh... That's what the IIHF WJHC is for.

NHL aint going so its either juniors or ahl's. Now where do you stand?

 

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

But it will be the worlds best JUNIOR hockey players, just shifting the age and salaries down.

 

Will it?  Everything I've read suggests pro's from every league but NHL.  

I agree, I'd far rather junior age too.  But I also would guess that Canada's top Jr age players > Canada's top non-NHL pros.  I'm not sure that's the case for any other country. 

So, if every worthwhile hockey nation sends pros, can we and/or do we send juniors? 

13 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said:

Will it?  Everything I've read suggests pro's from every league but NHL.  

I agree, I'd far rather junior age too.  But I also would guess that Canada's top Jr age players > Canada's top non-NHL pros.  I'm not sure that's the case for any other country. 

So, if every worthwhile hockey nation sends pros, can we and/or do we send juniors? 

I'd have a hard time believing that the best Canadian players in the AHL and elsewhere would lose to the Canadian World Junior team.

48 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

NHL aint going so its either juniors or ahl's. Now where do you stand?

 

"I don't care."

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Colton Parayko to a 5 year contract worth $5.5 million per season.
The 24 year old had 9 goals and 33 points while playing 21:11 last season.

http://www.tsn.ca/montreal-canadiens-to-charge-fans-for-physical-season-tickets-next-season-1.810653

only one year huh?

and Oduya is now a senator

 

32 minutes ago, iHeart said:

only one year huh?

Good deal.  Let's see what happens this year and then get back to the bargaining table.

Nice deal for him for the team, IMO. See how this upcoming season goes and take it from there.

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Hellebuyck posted a 26-19-4 record last season with a 2.89 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. Hellebuyck led all goaltenders under the age of 24 with 56 appearances last season and posted four shutouts. 

He played his best hockey within the Central Division, posting a 12-3-1 record with a .937 save percentage and a 2.09 goals against average.

The potential is there and he was lights out within the division.