Exhibition Hockey League Soon to Launch
The Exhibition Hockey League is creating a relief for hockey fans by launching a new league providing players with an option during the current work stoppage. Play will begin in up to 14 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada for a 34 game schedule, as well as an All-Star game and playoffs for the EHL Championship Cup.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2004 -- The Exhibition Hockey League is
an exciting new venture. Play will take place in 14 major cities throughout the
United States and Canada, utilizing players who are currently affected by the
work stoppage.
"This is an exciting opportunity for hockey fans
everywhere who are seeking relief to the shutdown of their sport" says EHL
Commissioner Stephen Rollins. "We're giving players a place to play and keep
their skills sharp while providing the fans the opportunity to enjoy the game
that they love so much."
The Exhibition Hockey League is looking to
immediately begin play in 14 major market cities throughout the United States
and Canada. The season will consist of a 34 game schedule for each team, as well
as a playoff and championship series (provided lockout is still in effect).
Efforts to secure national and regional television support as well as radio
contracts have already begun.
Along with becoming an entertaining entity,
the EHL has two major objectives:
1. Bring a quality fun hockey experience
to fans in order to maintain their interest during the current lockout.
2.
Generate productive revenues to be donated to local charities based in the home
city of each team.
The league will only exist while there is a work
stoppage. We are in no way trying to compete with the NHL because we realize
nothing could or would ever replace the history, heritage, and excitement of our
sports premier league. This endeavor is simply for the fans.
The official
introductory press conference for media will take place in the upcoming days.
For more information, please contact the media relations department at
(310)678-6011 or visit www.exhibitionhockeyleague.com
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