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I dont think the Canadian population can handle "many more teams" but i dont think there are a few strong markets that would be worth having a team. As anyone knows hockey is everything to Canadians and in the long run fans will always support hockey in Canada. Quebec, Ontario, even BC would be able to handle another team. Compared to the struggling US teams that barely get 6-12 thousand fans and even those numbers are false to make them look better. I have been to games in phoenix and Anaheim and you could it was emptry seats everywhere. I have also been to most Canadian markets and seats are usually full. There is no competion between Canadian and US markets when it come to Hockey. I do agree however that we couldnt handle many more teams but 2-3 would work just nice.

There was a report out just after the lock out that was talking about how the revenue by the 6 Canadian teams and merchandice sale plus fan support was far passed most of the top American teams. Another team in Ontario would easily survive and a team back in Quebec would do well. however bettam would rather a team in Budipest faster then back to a canadian market. Even a team in Seattle would been good. Rivalry between Vancouver,Calgary,Edmonton but no Bettman like markets where hockey isnt known at all. I think if there was a "true hockey guy" running the league you would see a totaly diffrent league, with teams in true hockey markets. This issue makes me think of a NFL team in Canada, what a joke!! concered hockey Fan

lol ya i hear ya. hockey is a great sport ive played it for 20yrs and watch it any chance i get. Seriously dont get me going on how the NHL is run! I am no american basher by any means, but when it comes to hockey it belongs in Canada. Now there are exceptions. but seriously 6 teams out of 30 are in Canada, thats a joke. NHL would be dead with the 6 Canadian teams and 6 teams out of 30 are the ones that carry this league. Bettman is a joke and will kill this league with his BS expantion deals and blind eye towards Canadian teams. you could stick move teams like Nashville, Phoenix, Tampa, Florida, to any small canadian market and it would sell out everynight. Hockey to canadians is like the NCAA and MLB and NFL combind into one! lol even the off season all the radio sports talk is about hockey! I hope i dont offend anyone from the southern or crap hockey markets in the states but Its the truth and I speak only what is said daily up here about the NHL markets. I feel bad for the few true hockey fans in the bad NHL markets in the states because im sure its hard to get any real coverage or decent hockey chat going on. Anyways i have said enough.

We will see all it takes is a hot streak. Luongo gets hot and if the twins can learn how to break the cycle after 3 mins then we got a true shot. I am a little worried however that Sundin will have a heart attack when his crawling speed has to step up to a jug for the playoffs. Detriot is the front runner for sure san jose will choke again and calgary well enough said about calgary Canucks New Jersey Final

Thanks Ben, is there a buy in fee or just registration? If i can make it there and if my game isnt too rusty I will try and find ya there. Good luck anyhow!

Im heading down to Palm Springs this weekend to wack the sticks around, wouldnt mind checking out any events, but I dont believe there are any between Friday and Tuesday? So far im hoping to enter my first Pepsi Tour event @ Wigwam Resort Litchfield Park, AZ Monday, April 13, 2009

Picked up a Callaway Ft-9 tour 2 weeks ago and LOVE it! I switch from my taylormade, which i wouldnt usually do.

Hey Ben how are you enjoying the Pepsi Tour? I have a good friend playing the Pepsi tour, Gateway tour and Southwest Tour. All mini tours but not a bad way to start. Have you enjoyed your experiences? I am thinking about spending sometime back down in AZ on the Pepsi, whats your thoughts. Good Luck!