Kassian
03-25-2005, 04:14 PM
That is the rumor, if the Tri-City relocation to Chilliwack is approved.
Americans heading to Chilliwack?
March 24 @ 9:50 AM
The Tri-City Americans will formally announce their intentions to relocate the team from Kennewick, Washington to Chilliwack, B.C. next season, according to the Vancouver Sun.
The Western Hockey League deadline for relocation is March 31, however, partial owner Darryl Porter said it's critical for his group to act quickly.
"We absolutely need to make a decision because of what's going on with my staff in Tri-Cities," Porter said. "I want to treat people humanely, so we need to make a decision. It will come out through the league."
The team needs 14 of 20 votes from the WHL governors for the move to be approved. It is believed the Spokane Chiefs are opposed to the relocation. Meanwhile, Vancouver Giants owner Ron Toigo is in favour of the move to spark an instant Fraser Valley rivalry.
Should the Americans move to Chilliwack, it's likely the Giants will play in the U.S. division and the team from Chilliwack will take their place in the B.C. division.
The Americans have played in Kennewick since 1988 since moving from New Westminster, B.C.
Americans heading to Chilliwack?
March 24 @ 9:50 AM
The Tri-City Americans will formally announce their intentions to relocate the team from Kennewick, Washington to Chilliwack, B.C. next season, according to the Vancouver Sun.
The Western Hockey League deadline for relocation is March 31, however, partial owner Darryl Porter said it's critical for his group to act quickly.
"We absolutely need to make a decision because of what's going on with my staff in Tri-Cities," Porter said. "I want to treat people humanely, so we need to make a decision. It will come out through the league."
The team needs 14 of 20 votes from the WHL governors for the move to be approved. It is believed the Spokane Chiefs are opposed to the relocation. Meanwhile, Vancouver Giants owner Ron Toigo is in favour of the move to spark an instant Fraser Valley rivalry.
Should the Americans move to Chilliwack, it's likely the Giants will play in the U.S. division and the team from Chilliwack will take their place in the B.C. division.
The Americans have played in Kennewick since 1988 since moving from New Westminster, B.C.