Jun 5th, 2009
by Patrick Hickey Jr..
I had the luxury of chatting via-telephone with EPHL Commissioner Jim Riggs this past Wednesday and for nearly a half hour, we discussed what’s in store for the league.
Here’s the first part of that interview, with the next part to follow sometime during the upcoming week.
Aces Over Brooklyn- What is going on in terms of the expansion process the league is involved in?
Jim Riggs- Well, it’s actually a couple of things. First of all, we finished the year with four teams and we’ve been telling people that we’re going into the new season with at least four teams and maybe more. That is what we’ve been truly working on since the end of the regular season. The process, I will admit, has been slower than we would have liked, but I think we are dealing with something that no other minor league has to deal with.
AOB- What kind of things?
Apr 10th, 2009
by Patrick Hickey Jr..
According to a press release by the EPHL, Jersey Rockhoppers co-owner and president Curtis Russell has been named the new president of the league, replacing Tim Kolpien, who has stepped aside as president to focus on other growth opportunities for his primary business.
Kolpien, who is also the principle owner of the Danbury Mad Hatters, will however remain involved in the league by providing team support services offered by the league and is beginning discussions with potential owner groups about the team, which according to the press release, should be sewn up by May.
“It’s an exciting time for the EPHL,” commented Russell. “We had a successful first season, and we have meaningful regional opportunities for sponsors. We expect to have at least six markets field EPHL teams for the 2009-10 season. Despite the challenging economy, we are growing and will present an exciting product to new fans in New England next season.”
