PromoTheRobot Posted Tuesday at 03:19 AM Report Posted Tuesday at 03:19 AM Albany FireWolves are relocating to Ontario for upcoming season https://share.google/IVRO1Yigvutm765cQ That's a shame but it's not like Albany showed up in big numbers. I drove from NH two years ago when the Bandits had a playoff game there and they barely had 4,500, and maybe 1,000 were Bandits fans. Quote
Doohickie Posted Tuesday at 11:35 AM Report Posted Tuesday at 11:35 AM Haha. We had NLL in Fort Worth (Panther City Lacrosse Club). In their last year they drew 2700 per game. When they left the league no one even tried to buy the team; they folded. Quote
Taro T Posted Tuesday at 04:23 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 04:23 PM 13 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Albany FireWolves are relocating to Ontario for upcoming season https://share.google/IVRO1Yigvutm765cQ That's a shame but it's not like Albany showed up in big numbers. I drove from NH two years ago when the Bandits had a playoff game there and they barely had 4,500, and maybe 1,000 were Bandits fans. Not sure why Albany didn't draw better. Their college team, ever since the Thompsons played there, has been solid to great and it really seemed like the area was going to become a hotbed. The team has been entertaining too. Built a bit like the Sabres with a lot of offense and youth and not much idea of what to do on their own side of the restraining line. But unlike the Sabres, they had a nice playoff run 2 years ago. Too bad. Wonder if they'll get another crack at a franchise again. Could see it happening but wouldn't have money on it. 1 Quote
Doohickie Posted Tuesday at 04:47 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 04:47 PM (edited) 36 minutes ago, Taro T said: Not sure why Albany didn't draw better. Their college team, ever since the Thompsons played there, has been solid to great and it really seemed like the area was going to become a hotbed. The team has been entertaining too. Built a bit like the Sabres with a lot of offense and youth and not much idea of what to do on their own side of the restraining line. But unlike the Sabres, they had a nice playoff run 2 years ago. Too bad. Wonder if they'll get another crack at a franchise again. Could see it happening but wouldn't have money on it. I went to college in the Albany area. I think part of the problem is that the Capital District is kind of spread out in a tri-city area (Albany-Schenectady-Troy), and there is competition from Siena basketball and Union and RPI hockey, plus local fans are rooting for Boston and NYC NBA/NHL teams. I don't think the local population "needs" another sport to support. I get the sense that NLL exploded in popularity in Buffalo because the Bandits brought championships and the Sabres have sucked ass for so long. Edited Tuesday at 04:59 PM by Doohickie 2 1 Quote
Eleven Posted Tuesday at 04:53 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 04:53 PM 13 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Albany FireWolves are relocating to Ontario for upcoming season https://share.google/IVRO1Yigvutm765cQ That's a shame but it's not like Albany showed up in big numbers. I drove from NH two years ago when the Bandits had a playoff game there and they barely had 4,500, and maybe 1,000 were Bandits fans. Can confirm; sat next to PTR for part of the game. I think 4500 is generous, actually. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted Tuesday at 04:56 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 04:56 PM 9 minutes ago, Doohickie said: Sabers Really? 2 Quote
Doohickie Posted Tuesday at 05:00 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 05:00 PM 3 minutes ago, Eleven said: 12 minutes ago, Doohickie said: Sabers Really? Shame on me! Yes, I know how it's spelled. The older I get, the more careless my fingers get while typing. Quote
matter2003 Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago These teams move like people change underwear...it's pretty crazy. Quote
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