Q & A about the Robertson Cup Championship

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2006 NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament: questions and answers How is the location for the North American Hockey League Robertson Cup Championship Tournament determined? Each year, the NAHL allows teams from one of its four divisions to bid on hosting the league's championship tournament. The privilege of hosting year's event was open for bids from teams in the North Division. The NAHL Board of Governors selected the Mahoning Valley Phantoms as the tournament's host team. The 2007 Robertson Cup Championships will be bid on by teams from the West Division. What is the economic impact for a city or town hosting the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament? It is difficult to determine an exact figure. However, past events have consistently injected revenue in excess of half a million dollars into local businesses. This amount is a conservative estimate for this year's event. More than 1000 team personnel, family, friends and fans of the five competing teams will stay in local hotels, use local transportation, dine at local restaurants and shop with local merchants -- not to mention attending games and buying concessions at the host arena over the five-day tournament. Why didn't the NAHL make a decision on a location for this year's tournament sooner? As mentioned previously, this year's tournament was awarded last year to the Mahoning Valley Phantoms by the NAHL Board of Governors with the hope of playing tournament games at the new Chevrolet Centre in downtown Youngstown. After the Chevrolet Centre opened, Bruce Zoldan, owner of the Phantoms, commenced discussions with the Chevrolet Centre management with a view to holding the tournament there. The Phantoms and the Chevrolet Centre came to terms on a lease agreement in January, which was subject to approval by Herb Washington, owner of the Central Hockey League Youngstown Steelhounds. Only recently - in late February -- was the NAHL notified that Mr. Herb Washington, along with the Global Entertainment Company (who operate the Central Hockey League and manage the Chevrolet Centre) would not permit the event to take place at the Chevrolet Centre. Since being informed, the Executive Committee of the NAHL Board of Governors worked diligently to make a well-reasoned decision about the location of this tournament. That decision is in the best interest of the NAHL, the Mahoning Valley Phantoms and the hockey fans in the Mahoning Valley, who have been eagerly anticipating this event. When and how did the NAHL learn it would be prohibited from holding this year's Championship Tournament at the Chevrolet Centre? The NAHL first learned there might be an issue with staging the tournament at the Chevrolet Centre in mid-February. The Phantoms contacted the league office and informed the league that Mr.Washington was attempting to block the event from occurring at the Chevrolet Centre. The NAHL never received any direct information from Mr. Washington, the Steelhounds or the CHL about their opposition to the NAHL's use of the Chevrolet Centre. It was not until February 25 that the NAHL learned through a story in the Youngstown Vindicator newspaper that Mr. Washington would, in fact, exercise an alleged clause in his lease agreement with Global Entertainment to block this event from taking place. Did the NAHL offer any concessions or make any adjustments in an effort to schedule the event at the Chevrolet Centre? Yes. The NAHL and Bruce Zoldan made several attempts to accommodate the remote possibility that the Steelhounds would qualify and advance far enough in the Central Hockey League playoffs to create a conflict with the proposed dates for the NAHL Tournament. The NAHL and Mr. Zoldan offered to a) re-schedule the event to another time altogether, or b) play any NAHL Tournament games that would potentially conflict with Steelhounds playoff games' at the Ice Zone in nearby Boardman, Ohio. Neither offer was accepted. What other locations were considered as alternatives for this year's Robertson Cup Championship Tournament? Was the location for this year's event ever changed after it was awarded to the Phantoms? The league investigated many alternative locations for this event in a very short time frame. All of the locations that received serious consideration were relatively close to Mahoning Valley out of respect for the fact that the Phantoms were awarded the opportunity to host this event and faced opposition through no fault of their own. Does the NAHL have any concerns that the Ice Zone can accommodate a championship event of this caliber? The NAHL is aware that the Ice Zone, in its present state, does not meet the qualifications for an event of this magnitude. However, Mr. Zoldan has pledged to the league that he will make every accommodation to the facility including, but not limited to, increasing the seating capacity to 1,500 and that there will be first-class amenities as part of the event. How does the NAHL feel about Mr. Washington's and the CHL's Steelhounds prohibiting the NAHL from holding this years Robertson Cup Championship Tournament at the downtown arena in Youngstown? Of course, the NAHL is disappointed and does not understand why Mr. Washington would oppose the further development of hockey in Youngstown. Aside from the Chevrolet Centre forfeiting five days of business, the Youngstown business community will also not be able to enjoy the positive economic impact this event will have on the city. What is the primary difference between the CHL and the NAHL The CHL is a professional league, also referred to as "minor pro hockey," and their players are paid to play the game. The NAHL is an amateur hockey league and, unlike minor pro players, NAHL players are not compensated in any way to play the sport they love. Although the NAHL is not a professional league, our accomplishments during 30 years of operation as the oldest and largest junior hockey league in the United States are anything but minor. The NAHL has had over 70 alumni play in the National Hockey League, such as Eric Lindros, Doug Weight, David Legwand, Todd Marchant, Brian Holzinger, Ken Morrow (who also played on the 1980 U.S. Olympic "Miracle On Ice" team), Craig Wolanin and Chris Tamer. Three NAHL graduates have captured the Hobey Baker Award, college hockey's version of the Heisman Trophy -- -- Kip Miller (1990), Brian Holzinger (1995) and Ryan Miller (2001). Plus, many others have been finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, including Kelly Miller, Mike Donnelly, Denny Felsner, Brian Rolston, Mark Mowers, Jordan Leopold, Andy Hilbert, R.J. Umberger, John-Michael Liles and, last season, David McKee. Thirty NAHL alumni are on the preliminary list of nominees for this year's Hobey Baker Award. In addition, 27 current NAHL players have been cited by the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau as potential choices in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft this summer. Nine former NAHL players were named to the recent U.S. Olympic team -- Rick DiPietro, Jordan Leopold, John-Michael Liles, Mike Knuble, Aaron Miller, Ryan Miller, Brian Ralafski, Brian Rolston and Doug Weight. And, each year, more than 100 NAHL players consistently move on to play college hockey. Finally, NHL name stars such as Brett Hull, Rob Blake, Nelson Emerson, Andy Murray, Glenn Murray, Mike Modano, Mike Stapleton and Corey Millen are involved in the NAHL at the ownership, management and the coaching level.

From www.oursportscentral.com .

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I would like to see Wichita Falls host the tournement at some point in the future. The Kay Yeager Coliseum is definitely large enough and the venue's services are top-notch. The only potential glitch would be lack of ice. With only one sheet of ice in town (the KYC), would that create problems?

Only one rink is needed for the games. The only problem would be if other events have already been scheduled. By time it's the South's turn to host again, the new Texarkana rink should be up, so you'll have some competition there.

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Only one rink is needed for the games. The only problem would be if other events have already been scheduled. By time it's the South's turn to host again, the new Texarkana rink should be up, so you'll have some competition there.

Absolutely...I'm not too sure if the powers to be at the MPEC (city's manager of the KYC) would market/lobby that hard to be rewarded with the hosting privilege. I think Wildcat ownership (Mr. Brodsky) would jump at the opportunity. Besides, the city would reap a large share of economic revenue.

42 Fan wrote:

2 for Diving wrote: Only one rink is needed for the games. The only problem would be if other events have already been scheduled. By time it's the South's turn to host again, the new Texarkana rink should be up, so you'll have some competition there. Absolutely...I'm not too sure if the powers to be at the MPEC (city's manager of the KYC) would market/lobby that hard to be rewarded with the hosting privilege. I think Wildcat ownership (Mr. Brodsky) would jump at the opportunity. Besides, the city would reap a large share of economic revenue.

Why, who wants to watch hockey in Wichita Falls anyways.... You guys are still pissed that Frisco has a team and you don't......

NETMINDER wrote:

42 Fan wrote: 2 for Diving wrote: Only one rink is needed for the games. The only problem would be if other events have already been scheduled. By time it's the South's turn to host again, the new Texarkana rink should be up, so you'll have some competition there. Absolutely...I'm not too sure if the powers to be at the MPEC (city's manager of the KYC) would market/lobby that hard to be rewarded with the hosting privilege. I think Wildcat ownership (Mr. Brodsky) would jump at the opportunity. Besides, the city would reap a large share of economic revenue. Why, who wants to watch hockey in Wichita Falls anyways.... You guys are still pissed that Frisco has a team and you don't......

Frisco has a team??

1CP

This just in....

Citizens in Wichita Falls, "The City that Faith Built", were crushed today to learn that noted hockey commentator, "Netminder" had no interest in visiting their community.

City leaders, educators, prominent business people and of course, everday citizens met to discuss ways to convince "Netminder" to bless Wichita Falls with his presence.

Various way to entice "Netminder" to visit Wichita Falls were discussed, including a city proclamation stating that "Netminder" was indeed not short, and did have big hands. Also, District 9 Education Center stated their willingness to provide "Netminder" with remedial spelling and grammar instruction. In the same vein, Midwestern State University has offered to provide a "journalism 101" class credit to anyone Mr. Minder designated.

An unnamed city official was quoted as saying "Now that Miss Kelly doesn't visit us, it's a crushing blow that Netty has also chosen to stay away. I'm not sure how Wichita Falls will withstand this blow to our economy and self image. These are dark days indeed."

Stay tuned for more on this breaking story.

danrather wrote:

This just in.... Citizens in Wichita Falls, "The City that Faith Built", were crushed today to learn that noted hockey commentator, "Netminder" had no interest in visiting their community. City leaders, educators, prominent business people and of course, everday citizens met to discuss ways to convince "Netminder" to bless Wichita Falls with his presence. Various way to entice "Netminder" to visit Wichita Falls were discussed, including a city proclamation stating that "Netminder" was indeed not short, and did have big hands. Also, District 9 Education Center stated their willingness to provide "Netminder" with remedial spelling and grammar instruction. In the same vein, Midwestern State University has offered to provide a "journalism 101" class credit to anyone Mr. Minder designated. An unnamed city official was quoted as saying "Now that Miss Kelly doesn't visit us, it's a crushing blow that Netty has also chosen to stay away. I'm not sure how Wichita Falls will withstand this blow to our economy and self image. These are dark days indeed." Stay tuned for more on this breaking story.

I would have to say that is the funniest thing you ahve ever posted,,,,,,,,outside of that your still and idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This just in...

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I would have to say that is the funniest thing you ahve ever posted,,,,,,,,outside of that your still and idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Region 9 Education Center has now formally withdrawn their offer of remedial spelling and grammar instruction for noted hockey commentator "Netminder".

A spokesman for Region 9 was quoted as saying, "Look, we are willing to help however we can, but we're only human. Sometimes, even dedicated teachers have to look at a student and make a hard decision that some people are just beyond help. I mean, you've got to have something to work with here".

City leaders, while disturbed at the setback, continue to make efforts to entice "Netminder" to soften his stance regarding visiting Wichita Falls.

More to come. Stay tuned.

Dan,

Are you saying they cannot make chicken salad out of chicken shit?

danrather wrote:

This just in... Quote: I would have to say that is the funniest thing you ahve ever posted,,,,,,,,outside of that your still and idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!! Region 9 Education Center has now formally withdrawn their offer of remedial spelling and grammar instruction for noted hockey commentator "Netminder". A spokesman for Region 9 was quoted as saying, "Look, we are willing to help however we can, but we're only human. Sometimes, even dedicated teachers have to look at a student and make a hard decision that some people are just beyond help. I mean, you've got to have something to work with here". City leaders, while disturbed at the setback, continue to make efforts to entice "Netminder" to soften his stance regarding visiting Wichita Falls. More to come. Stay tuned.

It will never happen, but keep trying to keep hope alive,,,,,,,idiot...

THIS JUST IN!

In another crushing blow to Wichita Fall's efforts to entice noted hockey commentator "Netminder" to visit their city, Midwestern State University is no longer on board.

A journalism professor who asked that we not reveal his name was quoted as saying, "We really have to side with Region 9 on this one. We've looked into the situation and we're really worried that "Netminder" would misuse this journalism 101 credit. I mean, we're not all that picky, but we do have some standards. We are prepared to offer a P.E. credit as long as he promises not to actually come into the gym.".


Stay tuned for more on this breaking story.

danrather wrote:

THIS JUST IN! In another crushing blow to Wichita Fall's efforts to entice noted hockey commentator "Netminder" to visit their city, Midwestern State University is no longer on board. A journalism professor who asked that we not reveal his name was quoted as saying, "We really have to side with Region 9 on this one. We've looked into the situation and we're really worried that "Netminder" would misuse this journalism 101 credit. I mean, we're not all that picky, but we do have some standards. We are prepared to offer a P.E. credit as long as he promises not to actually come into the gym.". Stay tuned for more on this breaking story.

If this is the way you write for your so call paper,,,on wounder sales are down........but keep trying maybe you should take my place instead, do you evn know where Wichita Falls is at, hell yu have never been to an NAHL game have you??

NETMINDER wrote:

,,,on wounder

on wounder?

What about Donder and Vixon? Poor Rudolph...

BREAKING NEWS!

In what might be the final blow to Wichita Falls efforts to entice noted hockey commentator "Netminder" to their city, the Wichita Falls City Council has decided to amend their proclamation.

While the proclamation would still include reference to "Netminder" being "not short" and having "big hands", qualifiers have been added such as "not short" compared to "the average japanese teenager" and "big hands" compared to the "average Campfire girl".


A city spokesman stated: "Hey our backs are against the wall. We were willing to overlook some things and stretch the truth a little. Well, actually a lot. But when you have an illiterate, angry little short guy, with really tiny hands, you're only willing to do so much."

Nuts4pucks wrote:

NETMINDER wrote: ,,,on wounder on wounder? What about Donder and Vixon? Poor Rudolph...

Funny

danrather wrote:

BREAKING NEWS! In what might be the final blow to Wichita Falls efforts to entice noted hockey commentator "Netminder" to their city, the Wichita Falls City Council has decided to amend their proclamation. While the proclamation would still include reference to "Netminder" being "not short" and having "big hands", qualifiers have been added such as "not short" compared to "the average japanese teenager" and "big hands" compared to the "average Campfire girl". A city spokesman stated: "Hey our backs are against the wall. We were willing to overlook some things and stretch the truth a little. Well, actually a lot. But when you have an illiterate, angry little short guy, with really tiny hands, you're only willing to do so much."

Well, keep trying Danny girl, just becuase you can not come back with something good, you have to pull the he can't type or spell thing, way to come up with something new...Funny thing is your the only one who find you funny. I could careless if I miss spell a word or type it wrong. If you want to go head to head, pull your out of you ass call me call...

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If this is the way you write for your so call paper,,,on wounder sales are down........but keep trying maybe you should take my place instead, do you evn know where Wichita Falls is at, hell yu have never been to an NAHL game have you??

In a related development, third grade teachers around the country were seen wearing buttons printed with "Netminder was not in MY class, it's not MY fault."

A local third grade teacher was overheard saying "How in the world did that little bastard ever make it to fourth grade? There is some lazy ass third grade teacher out there that needs horsewhipped! Thank God for standardized testing."

danrather wrote:

Quote: If this is the way you write for your so call paper,,,on wounder sales are down........but keep trying maybe you should take my place instead, do you evn know where Wichita Falls is at, hell yu have never been to an NAHL game have you?? In a related development, third grade teachers around the country were seen wearing buttons printed with "Netminder was not in MY class, it's not MY fault." A local third grade teacher was overheard saying "How in the world did that little bastard ever make it to fourth grade? There is some lazy ass third grade teacher out there that needs horsewhipped! Thank God for standardized testing."

So now I'm a bastard, well as least I'm not a fucking assbag like yourself.......Keep tryin my little bitch...

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2 for Diving wrote:

Why, who wants to watch hockey in Wichita Falls anyways.... You guys are still pissed that Frisco has a team and you don't......

Nutlicker, what's up your ass when it concerns W.F.?
Are you still not over that 6-0 ass whipping the whirlwinds took back in Sept.
Dude, get over it.
You seem to have a Wichita Falls fetish.

(Yes I know all I'm doing is egging him on. Help, I can't stop...lol)