If Birmingham build a large ice rink (which has been talked about for years) and look to move in an IH franchise, the Blaze will be off like a shot. Naive to think otherwise.
I can safely say we wouldn't even entertain moving out of the ring road let alone leaving the city itself.
If Birmingham build a large ice rink (which has been talked about for years) and look to move in an IH franchise, the Blaze will be off like a shot. Naive to think otherwise.
Its not American, it was invented by us!
I'm not sure now, but I used to go regularly and then around half the squad would be home grown. It is limited by the league as to how many "imports" you can have.
Correct and it's something we won Olympic gold in back in the 30s. It's limited to 11 imports to encourage home grown talent. I have to say though our system isn't perfect and needs a MASSIVE overhaul.
If Birmingham build a large ice rink (which has been talked about for years) and look to move in an IH franchise, the Blaze will be off like a shot. Naive to think otherwise.
11 imports per league or side??
If Birmingham build a large ice rink (which has been talked about for years) and look to move in an IH franchise, the Blaze will be off like a shot. Naive to think otherwise.
That is completely inaccurate. It makes no economic sense for anyone (both the city of Coventry or any EIHL side) to relocate the Blaze. Would make more sense for everyone concerned if Smith/Black/Moran/Kelman ect created another team that was based in Birmingham. Think about what has happened in Braehead. That has worked. Moving Fife, Dundee ect wouldn't have.
Do you agree Ferret? If not please explain why.
That is completely inaccurate. It makes no economic sense for anyone (both the city of Coventry or any EIHL side) to relocate the Blaze. Would make more sense for everyone concerned if Smith/Black/Moran/Kelman ect created another team that was based in Birmingham. Think about what has happened in Braehead. That has worked. Moving Fife, Dundee ect wouldn't have.
Do you agree Ferret? If not please explain why.
Of course it makes economic sense, it is a much bigger market potentially. It is the same economics that moved the team from Solihull to Coventry. To be honest, I don't really care as I'm not a fan of the sport, but I am sure if the operators of a Birmingham based ice rink were to make an approach they'd be very tempted. But it won't happen for a while I guess as the plans for a city centre ice rink in Birmingham have been shelved for a few years it seems.
But then, you know much more about the sport and the team than me so I'll bow to your knowledge on this.
Why another City ?
There is a vacant stadium looking to utilise Its facility.
I believe there is a cavernous level below the Pitch/Casino requiring some purpose.
But if you owned the Blaze, would it not be better to provide the Blaze with a local rival to generate big games? Surely you would just go and set up a second team in Brum?
Its just the same way that the Blaze bought the Hull Stingrays a few years ago. The Stingrays were about to go under and the Blaze bought them. It wasn't some kind gesture, it was to guarantee another fixture for the Blaze.
Fact is both Birmingham & Coventry can each support a team, and the more teams the better.
Quite possibly. To be fair I wasn't aware that it was possible for the same owners to own multiple clubs, I would have thought that would have created a conflict of interest, but I guess that isn't how it works in that sport so perhaps you're right.
Is it just coincidence that the most hardcore SISU haters for moving our club etc want to go and support a Franchise Team that has been moved? Is it just for something else to do or to prove a point?
how hard is it to quickly google why the blaze moved?!
In 2000-01, in order to attract a new and larger fanbase, the Blaze made the decision to move to the 3,650 capacity Coventry Skydome.
Solihull Blaze, known as such since the 1997 financial collapse of the Solihull Barons, will now be called the Coventry Blaze. Grant Chapman, a director, said the move to the £7m Skydome is "perfect for our needs".
Their old home has a capacity of 2,200, with limited facilities for corporate hospitality, basic seating and poor views.
Well...
http://www.eurohockey.com/club/773-coventry-blaze.html?season=2015 says
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,219231,00.html says
So all about the access to greater revenues eh?
Of course it makes economic sense, it is a much bigger market potentially. It is the same economics that moved the team from Solihull to Coventry. To be honest, I don't really care as I'm not a fan of the sport, but I am sure if the operators of a Birmingham based ice rink were to make an approach they'd be very tempted. But it won't happen for a while I guess as the plans for a city centre ice rink in Birmingham have been shelved for a few years it seems.
But then, you know much more about the sport and the team than me so I'll bow to your knowledge on this.
But if you owned the Blaze, would it not be better to provide the Blaze with a local rival to generate big games? Surely you would just go and set up a second team in Brum?
Its just the same way that the Blaze bought the Hull Stingrays a few years ago. The Stingrays were about to go under and the Blaze bought them. It wasn't some kind gesture, it was to guarantee another fixture for the Blaze.
Fact is both Birmingham & Coventry can each support a team, and the more teams the better.
Well...
http://www.eurohockey.com/club/773-coventry-blaze.html?season=2015 says
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,219231,00.html says
So all about the access to greater revenues eh?
Is it just coincidence that the most hardcore SISU haters for moving our club etc want to go and support a Franchise Team that has been moved? Is it just for something else to do or to prove a point?
I don't think anybody is moaning about the franchise situation, I know I'm not personally fussed.
In terms of entertainment, it is a pretty good night at the Blaze having a beer and watching. It is only good if there are plenty of fights though.
Yet the Blaze are currently the best supported sports club in Coventry & Warwickshire.
I shall be there.
Lets me honest, they are more successful than the Sky blues. Just look at there honours list. Won a a few Elite championships and cups too. Now thats what you call winners!!
Will try and make it there too.
If there were only 10 football clubs across Britain we'd probably have a bit of a better record.
Can one of the mods delete this please? It's clearly off-topic
So why not go and watch boxing then.
So, as you've been to Sixfields, does that mean you support franchising?
If there were only 10 football clubs across Britain we'd probably have a bit of a better record.
No, because the team who team at Sixfields, Coventry City, haven't been franchised. Coventry Blaze were. They were taken from Solihull.
If there were only 10 football clubs across Britain we'd probably have a bit of a better record.
Erm there's more than 10 clubs. In Coventry alone there's 2 professional clubs playing at the Skydome.
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