47 replies to this topic

[TcFlint]

If Flint does return to the NAHL ml, many are hoping it is with different ownership.

[minor life]

What I know is that they are trying to work a deal to keep the team in Flint. Dont know the details, but they are trying to get things done in the next few weeks. I honestly dont think its ownership that is the problem. I think a lack of knowing how to get fans in the door is the problem. There is a formula that works, they just dont know it.

[Varhaug]

I dont buy it. These guys have done wrong since day 1 and have shown no signs of doing anything right.

[minor life]

Var I would agree. If you change some components of the business side, this could change.

[TcFlint]

Any change has to include calling the team Flint! I don't know if it will bring in many more fans, maybe, maybe not. Not naminf the team after the host city was taken as a slap in the face by many Flint Generals fans, like it or not. In this market, where ownership has been very poor for several years, alienating that important segment of fans still makes me scratch my head. Granted, that is not the only thing that owners should change, but it would be a nice start. Having said all of this, one has to wonder if it even matters, or fans just hoping and praying for Single A Pro Hockey to come to town?

[Varhaug]

If fighting is indeed banned, i wont be going to NAHL games.

[KingoftheCrease]

I am curious, but why is &quot;fighting&quot; so important to you? Fighting is such a small component of the game. Think about it. Football is very physical, they could fight, and fight often, yet do not, and the game is very exciting. Lacross is physical, no fighting either. No Fighting in College hockey either, the level these guys are heading to. There are sports dedicated to Fighting, boxing, MMA, martial arts. I can easily leave hockey's fighting behind, especially since I think it would up the pace of the game, as teams would take more fast skill guys and leave the dead weight behind, making the game more exciting.</p>
<p>I think the larger issue here is revenue, and the economy. Let's face it, the government is no friend to the economy, its bad out there. People just dont have the cash, or time to get to game. Especially in some of these areas. Some of these teams would be far better off playing Tier III where the financials are far more sustainable as a base line

[minor life]

The "ban" on fighting is not really a "ban" as its proposed. It is an escalation in penalty for fighting. If you think about it, most of these players are looking to the NCAA. The NCAA does not allow fighting, so testing one self in that way doesnt fit in with what the stated goal is. Now, if two heavies want to go, they can still go, but they will know what the escalated penalty will be. In theory, yes I say theory, this should eliminate the staged fighting or line brawls. This should also reduce injuries, and in that regard reduce costs.