Catholic Guilt

Banned TWICE from the TBD? What the hell did he do?

Ugh... they are not good looking uni's. The logo sucks badly.

Yeah we need a log in...

Fair enough...

The comeback kid...

You are a bitter man. I thought people in LA were laid back?

Classic!

I'm friends with a former Bills quarterback...

You are next Hockey Sherpa. Welcome to the land of low taxes, bad hockey fans and hot women!

Does anyone know the Scott Bentley from the article? Tell him to contact me, I'd love to help him find a job or place to live. The more Buffaloians the better!

The funny and sad thing about this nut job is his basic story is correct. When they built the Charlotte "Hive" in 1987 it was suggested they be able to make ice. George Shinn, President of the Hornets, poo-pooed the idea. Charlotte's minor league hockey team, the Checkers continued to play in an old 50's style arena. Fast forward to 1995-96. Hartford Whalers owner Peter Karmanos visited Charlotte in secret and wanted to move the Whalers here. NO dice. Shinn wanted a new uptown arena with more skyboxes. Peter caught wind and even agreed to temporarily move the team to Greensboro (90 minutes north) until a new uptown arena was built. Shinn pissed off the city leaders and fans. The arena got tabled but Karmanos brought his team to North Carolina and Raleigh built him and NC State a nice new arena. Shinn leaves Charlotte with the Hornets and the city feels like the prom date that got dumped. Taxpayers get raked over the coals to build a new uptown arena for an expansion NBA team. And yes, it does make ice well. The Checkers moved uptown too. As much as I hate the Canes, I would trade them straight up for the NBA's Bobcats.

Another link with imbeded video

There’s a public hearing at every Charlotte NC city council meeting and those who wish to speak sign up ahead of time. In this particular clip, a man steps to the podium to address the council about homeland security. He mentions the fact the old arena (1988) couldn't make ice - a very true statement. His speak goes south in a hurry. Trust me, watch the video. Video link

One can only hope!

Get yer cups right boy - it's now the Nextel Cup!

We'll bring the Sabres fans so your parade looks like it has a crowd!

Move them to Charleston, SC!

Well said. As a Carolina resident, I am happy this has opened eyes around the region to the great game of hockey. It is even talked about on the big Charlotte sports radio station! Hockey here is like missionary work the Catholic priests did in the Carolinas in the 60s. So much ignorance, but once they learned Catholics aren't a cult they accepted and even tolerated them. Hockey is growing and the Stanley Cup will help. I'm still bitter about losing to the Canes, but this too shall pass.

Thanks for your input smart ass. You got to flex your internet muscles. Congrats man!

Why are you so bitter and angry?

YES sir you are... GO OIL!

Hey Lv_bills, I live in Charlotte Nort Carolina and have for the past 15 years. I work for a division of NASCAR. I attended the ECF game one in Raleigh. You are wrong on all points of your arguements. Canicas are pretty lame hockey fans. I don't know why OLN has a hard-on for them and that arena. Go Oilers!

Where in Fort Thrill?

Fort Mill Tavern in Fort Mill, SC off hwy 160 is a Bills bar too. The owner, Danny was part-owner of Tavern on the Tracks. Good Beef on Wecks!