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Dkitson16 · 04-23-2019, 06:23 PM

The 2000-2001 Expansion Teams have been announced!

While the expansion committee had an easy time recommending Hamilton and Kansas City last year the committee was sharply divided this year.

In the West the committee was divided between:

Milwaukee – 1.2 million - had a WHA team and the Bradley Center has been waiting and waiting…

Nashville – almost 600 thousand but booming – never had a team. C’mon country music and hockey go together!

Portland – 1.1 million - Briefly had a WHA team and have a brand new arena.

In the East the committee was divided between:

Atlanta – 2.1 million - has a WHA team and the new arena will be ready in 99.

Norfolk, Virginia – 1.3 million - already have a name (Hampton Roads Rhinos) they just need an arena!

As Commissioner I must break the tie. After considering geography and the US TV market (hey Hamilton, Quebec and Winnipeg all have teams so no complaints from Canada eh?) the expansion teams are:

Portland Buckaroos and Atlanta Thrashers!

04-23-2019, 06:23 PM	#240
Dkitson16 Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 315	The 2000-2001 Expansion Teams have been announced! While the expansion committee had an easy time recommending Hamilton and Kansas City last year the committee was sharply divided this year. In the West the committee was divided between: Milwaukee – 1.2 million - had a WHA team and the Bradley Center has been waiting and waiting… Nashville – almost 600 thousand but booming – never had a team. C’mon country music and hockey go together! Portland – 1.1 million - Briefly had a WHA team and have a brand new arena. In the East the committee was divided between: Atlanta – 2.1 million - has a WHA team and the new arena will be ready in 99. Norfolk, Virginia – 1.3 million - already have a name (Hampton Roads Rhinos) they just need an arena! As Commissioner I must break the tie. After considering geography and the US TV market (hey Hamilton, Quebec and Winnipeg all have teams so no complaints from Canada eh?) the expansion teams are: Portland Buckaroos and Atlanta Thrashers! Attached Images Last edited by Dkitson16; 04-23-2019 at 06:53 PM.