Comments on: More trouble for Coyotes sale, as interest rates and legal issues might force a move to Winnipeg

By: jpelle82

jpelle82 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:47:33 +0000

yeah like in miami, atlanta, and nashville? you were kidding right? i’m glad you are from the south and like hockey but its not the best down there. tampa is the exception.

By: whatagreatfootballmind

whatagreatfootballmind — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:20:18 +0000

Attendance numbers were down prior to the 1991 Cup Finals appareance. But yes, the greedy jackass Norm Green moved the team because he was facing a sexual harassment law suit from an employee.

By: johnhisc3

johnhisc3 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:01:36 +0000

@ Chobes….. I haven’t missed a game in 3 years. I can look at the arena and guess pretty damn close as to how many fans we have at each game. Last year before playoffs we sold out our last 5 games. Including Edmonton, Nashville, Colorado and of Course Chicago. I look at the ESPN numbers once a week to see where we rank. Alot of those numbers are false though. Phoenix Played Dallas a few weeks back during an Ice Storm and the announced attendance was 15000. However there could not have been more then 3000 people in the building. Its all here say though. It all comes down to Television. If the Yotes Can Catch on and become the team to Watch in Phoenix there is 2 million TV’s. NO matter what happens the 750K people in Winnipeg will be watching. Theres not much else to do when its – 45C outside. Keeping this team here seems unrealistic to someone whos not at the games. But for someone who is on the front lines and sees the possibilities here. The NHL, City of Glendale and, Matt Hullsizer if they can make it work within the next 15 years will have a great investment on their hands. (It all comes down to product). Last night we had close to 16,000 Fans at the game albeit not a sell out…. But I would say 98% of them were 100% Yotes fans!

By: chobes68

chobes68 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:51:46 +0000

The Stars weren’t moved due to lack of attendance, it was mostly a greed decision by ownership. Damn shame the North Stars were moved, as the rivalry with Chicago and Detroit just isn’t the same.

By: chobes68

chobes68 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:48:45 +0000

You’re delusional. The only time they sell out is when they play teams from cities such as Detroit and Chicago.

The NHL needs to start contraction with Phoenix and Atlanta, however the union would never allow it.

Here’s your attendance numbers for you. Rather pathetic considering how competitive their team is:

http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

By: whatagreatfootballmind

whatagreatfootballmind — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:30:12 +0000

@johnhisc3, Sure, the Jets/Coyotes may have failed in Winnipeg before, however, look no further than Minnesota losing the North Stars at the end of the 1992-93 season and finally getting the Wild in 2000-01 season. This year is the first year ANY hockey game at Xcel Energy Center wasn’t sold out, including pre-season and high school hockey. The Wild still average over 17,000 a night. No reason why Winnpeg can’t do the same with the Coyotes. It takes a few seasons to realize what you had after it was gone.

By: jcawesome23

jcawesome23 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:41:29 +0000

As a stars fan I think hockey is the best down south. They should not be moved

By: buckcharmer

buckcharmer — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:50:34 +0000

How can hockey be dead in AZ. All the snowbirds spend most of their time down there. And where to snowbirds come from, the northern states where hockey is more popular.

By: johnhisc3

johnhisc3 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:12:56 +0000

There are ALOT of people who care about Hockey in Phoenix……This team would not have succeeded anywhere. It already Failed in the PEG once. What you have to realize is this team has never won ANYTHING. There is not 1 Banner hanging from our rafters…. Phoenix has a Huge Population in the millions..That has lost half their net worth with the houseing bubble.. We Average about 8000 Fans in Fall to Selling out in Spring…. Last 2 Games over 15K each, Next Game Standing Room Only, and the Following Game almost Sold out. Given the RIGHT ownership…. Some banners to be proud of…. This team can work in the Desert…I hope they can get this deal done so we can prove all you fellow canucks wrong….Those that dont think its a good deal for Glendale look at it like this… I Live 45 Minutes across the Valley from the Arena… I Spend On Average $20 – $40 PER game on food/Concessions/dinner/Movies. Example Yesterday Hit up AMC, then Dinner at Saddle Ranch, Followed by some beers at the game. Thats alot of money when you factor in 500,000+ People a year who would not be there…. Hockey is NOT Dead here…. ITs never been given the chance to be alive….. They have begun signing up for 2011 – 2012 Season Tickets this week…. Thats a DAMN Good Sign….. I’ve Commited to a 2 year Renewel….. Fingers Crossed and God Speed to the City of Glendale and Matty Hulsizer!

By: horndoggey

horndoggey — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:50:46 +0000

No one gives a rat’s behind about hockey in Phoenix. Let the team go back to their home in Winnipeg where they will be loved and cherished. The Jets shall rise again!!!