WHKA World Hockey Association Plans Expansion
PrimeZone Media Network - January 9, 2007 8:30 AM (EDT)
By Staff
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan 9, 2007 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX) -- The World Hockey Association (Pink Sheets:WHKA) is pleased to announce that its plans for expansion in 2007-08 could include Northern B.C., Alberta, Washington and other states along the West Coast.
Ricky Smith, president and CEO of the WHA, along with Bobby Hull, the commissioner, will be scouting out various locations and their arenas in the coming months, and by next season, the league plans to grow from its current six teams to approximately sixteen teams. "We have been contacted by over 12 different cities in B.C. and Washington and other states and provinces," said Smith. "It is apparent that our brand of hockey, and the fact that it does not cost the parents anything to have their sons play, is attractive to many."
The WHA is gaining more momentum as evident from the recent visits by Brad Park and Terry O'Reilly (former Boston Bruins players under Don Cherry) who met with players and coaches alike during their recent five day visit. "We couldn't be happier to have the support of two NHL legends like Brad Park and Terry O'Reilly. It just goes to show what an exciting league we're all a part of. These two gentlemen could be doing any number of other things, but they've decided to take an active role in supporting the WHA Junior Hockey League," stated Ricky Smith of the WHA.
About the World Hockey Association
The WHA is an alternative junior hockey league for skilled 16 to 20 year old players. The WHA is affordable entertainment for the whole family. The WHA's goal is to promote the highest standard of sportsmanship and to train players to become future professional hockey players. For 2006, the WHA will feature six teams that include the New Westminster Whalers, the Squamish Cougars, the Bellingham Bulls, the Osoyoos Spurs, the Armstrong Sharks, and the Lumby Fighting Saints.
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