Category Archives: CHL

Central Hockey League facing big questions about its future

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Thursday has to be considered one of the low points in the Central Hockey League’s history. The Fort Wayne Komets and Evansville IceMen announced they are leaving the CHL for the ECHL. (Click here and here.) Meanwhile, the Dayton Gems … Continue reading →

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Encouraging signs with You Can Play in minor leagues

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Look for the much-needed You Can Play project to soon add some minor league voices. Hockey fans hopefully know about You Can Play, a project that promotes equality, respect and safety in the athletic community regardless of an athlete’s sexual … Continue reading →

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Alarm bells ringing for Central league

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

The Central Hockey League is facing more issues with at least one team rumored to be exploring a move to the ECHL. The Fort Wayne Komets “have admitted they are studying options such as staying in the Central Hockey League … Continue reading →

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Deep in the heart of Texas: Minor league hockey thrives

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

There’s a saying, everything is bigger in Texas. When it comes to minor league hockey, that’s certainly the case. There are more American Hockey League and Central Hockey League teams in Texas than in any other U.S. state or Canadian … Continue reading →

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Union, CHL set to begin CBA negotiations soon

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

The NBA lockout just began, the NFL lockout just ended, MLB’s collective bargaining agreement ends in December and the NHL’s CBA expires at the end of this coming season. So … what about minor league hockey? The players have a … Continue reading →

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