Post by NickThePanther44 on May 8, 2007 14:07:22 GMT
this has been posted on another forum as well as KOTG
bmibaby Elite League Press Release
Dated: 08 May 2007
Subject: A New Addition to the Family
ELITE League hockey is proud to announce the formation of the Mighty Shamrocks of Derry. The board of directors from Derry met on Friday (May 4th) in Liverpool to discuss the possibility of their club joining the Elite League and after great discussion and deliberation, we accepted that the Mighty Shamrocks had met our criteria to join our great hockey league.
Derry have been granted planning permission for a new 2,000 all seater permanent ice rink in the outskirts of Tipterry, just a mile from Derry's centre. The complex will also include facilities for basketball, indoor football and an outdoor ski slope.
The Derrydome will play host to an entire range of Ice Hockey clubs, from Under 7's to the Senior Mighty Shamrocks. There are also ongoing discussions between Belfast, Dundalk and Derry to form a new six team Northern Irish minor league, with each rink hosting an "A" team and a "B" team.
Belfast, who are excited about improving their junior set up, will be looking at hosting their minor league affiliation games at a new temporary rink being constructed this summer by Ice Associates.
These are exciting times for Northern Irish Ice Hockey and the Elite League will be bringing you more information on the Mighty Shamrocks set up as and when we have confirmed information.
For Press Enquires please contact the Mighty Shamrocks of Derry Press Liaison team on <Number Deleted>
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have no idea whether its true or not but thought id post it anyway
Nick
bmibaby Elite League Press Release
Dated: 08 May 2007
Subject: A New Addition to the Family
ELITE League hockey is proud to announce the formation of the Mighty Shamrocks of Derry. The board of directors from Derry met on Friday (May 4th) in Liverpool to discuss the possibility of their club joining the Elite League and after great discussion and deliberation, we accepted that the Mighty Shamrocks had met our criteria to join our great hockey league.
Derry have been granted planning permission for a new 2,000 all seater permanent ice rink in the outskirts of Tipterry, just a mile from Derry's centre. The complex will also include facilities for basketball, indoor football and an outdoor ski slope.
The Derrydome will play host to an entire range of Ice Hockey clubs, from Under 7's to the Senior Mighty Shamrocks. There are also ongoing discussions between Belfast, Dundalk and Derry to form a new six team Northern Irish minor league, with each rink hosting an "A" team and a "B" team.
Belfast, who are excited about improving their junior set up, will be looking at hosting their minor league affiliation games at a new temporary rink being constructed this summer by Ice Associates.
These are exciting times for Northern Irish Ice Hockey and the Elite League will be bringing you more information on the Mighty Shamrocks set up as and when we have confirmed information.
For Press Enquires please contact the Mighty Shamrocks of Derry Press Liaison team on <Number Deleted>
Ends
have no idea whether its true or not but thought id post it anyway
Nick