abi
Jim Keyes
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Post by abi on Jun 8, 2011 17:55:48 GMT
is rumoured to be heading a consortium looking to revive ice hockey in Newcastle. Meetings between said consortium and arena are said to have already taken place. Presumably looking to have an EIHL team on the ice ASAP.
No idea how true it is, but it's doing the rounds. Thoughts?
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Post by pantherdman on Jun 8, 2011 18:18:03 GMT
Not surprised, i always said it was viable.
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Post by panthermatt on Jun 8, 2011 18:26:22 GMT
I really hope this is true and look forward to seeing a team playing out of Newcastle again really soon.
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Toneys#24
Robert Lachowicz
At least the hockey's beautiful!
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Post by Toneys#24 on Jun 8, 2011 18:35:57 GMT
as long as they run the club properly then it would be great to have them back! Ice Hockey in the north east has so much potential!!
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Post by rangers on Jun 8, 2011 19:36:24 GMT
Not holding my breath. I would love it to be true more than anyone, but seriously doubt its gonna happen.
Not 'in the know,' just a gut feeling.
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abi
Jim Keyes
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Post by abi on Jun 8, 2011 20:37:04 GMT
Not holding my breath. I would love it to be true more than anyone, but seriously doubt its gonna happen. Not 'in the know,' just a gut feeling. Same - I dont think it will happen in time for this season at all, maybe next is more possible, but it just depends on the arena. If he can find someone to invest in paying for arena repairs (in return for hefty sponsorship etc), covering other costs wouldn't be too hard with the right sort of strategy - Newcastle isn't short of businesses to approach regarding sponsorship, there's plenty of media outlets etc. Done right I think it would work well. Need to cut any ties with previous name though in case people have been left out of pocket by them in the past - prove to potential sponsors its something completely new with no skeletons in the closet etc. |
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Post by james1977 on Jun 8, 2011 21:09:13 GMT
Hmmm, suggestions in the hat for a new name for a Newcastle (or there about) based hockey team.
Newcastle Wanderers?
Newcastle Wailers?
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Jun 8, 2011 21:18:00 GMT
I would love this to be true!! It would also be a big boost to the league as we'd add another much needed big city team back to the table.
Fingers crossed.
Oh and I vote for Newcastle Reapers, the grimm reaper as the logo with a hockey stick instead of a scythe.
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Jun 8, 2011 21:19:14 GMT
Oh and is an eleven team league doable fixturewise?
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Post by straw32 on Jun 8, 2011 21:47:21 GMT
this wouls be fantastic news and an 11 team league also i love the idea of the newcastle reapers and the logo is the icing on the cake lol
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Post by rangers on Jun 8, 2011 22:10:12 GMT
Gareth Chalmers (who I believe was involved in NE hockey in some way shape or form, although might be wrong) said on twitter: Where has this rumour come from regarding a team back in newcastle with Ed Courtenay investing. Can confirm it is totally false.
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As things stand there will be no elite league hockey at the arena or anywhere else on tyneside next season unfortunately.
So thats that then
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