The Albany River Rats officially announced today what had been rumored for weeks: they've been sold and they're headed to North Carolina after the season. The Rats have been averaging 3,517 fans at their home games this season -- that's fourth worst in the AHL. Update: WNYT reports that Billy Fuccillo is in the mix to possibly bring in another team. (Thanks, Ed!)
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The upshot is that TUC GM Bob Belber says Albany has an "over 90" percent chance of landing a new AHL franchise within the week. And WNYT is reporting that Billy Fuccillo could be involved. This could be HUUUGE.
... said Ed on Feb 10, 2010 at 7:16 PM | link
The article says there's another closer NHL team who is considering Albany.. it would be pretty awesome to have a NHL affiliate that I could actually go see occasionally. If it works out that Boston, Isles, Rangers, or Canadiens sign us then this whole deal would be a win for me:)
If we don't get signed I'll just have to save up all my hockey money all year for a big trip to Toronto... so I guess it's a win-win!
... said Emily on Feb 10, 2010 at 8:11 PM | link