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BLemieux · 06-15-2010, 07:12 PM

The Oshawa Paper
Pro Hockey coming our way!

Yes! You didn't misread the heading. Pro hockey is finally coming to the beautiful city of Oshawa. The papers were signed yesterday, and the Phoenix Coyotes, along with the full roster, is moving here to Oshawa to become the Oshawa Ravens. The owner who bought the team is Canadian Billionaire and Oshawa native Jason Lemieux.

"I love hockey. I played it as a child, and a piece of the puzzle was always missing the the Oshawa Generals (the local junior team) couldn't fill. Pro hockey could flourish here, and I decided to make it happen by buying the Phoenix Coyotes hockey club," said Jason Lemieux

Phoenix is sad to see the team leave, but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman thought it was for the best.

"We are sad to see Phoenix lose it's hockey team after such few years. But the Coyotes were struggling to make an impact, and the lack of loyal fans really hurt the team. Oshawa is a much better suited place for the team. Maybe someday we can get a new team in Phoenix, but for now they'll have to move on to other sports."

New coaches were given positions on the team. The new head coach is Callum Steen. The trainer is Jacob Jamnicky, and the assistant coach is Brandon Lemieux, the cousin of Jason Lemieux.

"I didn't choose Brandon due to family bonds. He's a great coach and will help the team get settled in the first couple of years," said Jason Lemieux.

The new GM is Eric Mckinnon. Oshawa is his first team GM'ing, and is the perfect match for the new youngest brother of all the other NHL clubs.

The team is going to follow the same starting schedule as the Coyotes, and will have the 7th overall pick in the NHL entry draft.

06-15-2010, 07:12 PM	#2
BLemieux Banned OVR: 12 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cobourg, Ontario	Re: Making a mark: Oshawa Ravens The Oshawa Paper Pro Hockey coming our way! Yes! You didn't misread the heading. Pro hockey is finally coming to the beautiful city of Oshawa. The papers were signed yesterday, and the Phoenix Coyotes, along with the full roster, is moving here to Oshawa to become the Oshawa Ravens. The owner who bought the team is Canadian Billionaire and Oshawa native Jason Lemieux. "I love hockey. I played it as a child, and a piece of the puzzle was always missing the the Oshawa Generals (the local junior team) couldn't fill. Pro hockey could flourish here, and I decided to make it happen by buying the Phoenix Coyotes hockey club," said Jason Lemieux Phoenix is sad to see the team leave, but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman thought it was for the best. "We are sad to see Phoenix lose it's hockey team after such few years. But the Coyotes were struggling to make an impact, and the lack of loyal fans really hurt the team. Oshawa is a much better suited place for the team. Maybe someday we can get a new team in Phoenix, but for now they'll have to move on to other sports." New coaches were given positions on the team. The new head coach is Callum Steen. The trainer is Jacob Jamnicky, and the assistant coach is Brandon Lemieux, the cousin of Jason Lemieux. "I didn't choose Brandon due to family bonds. He's a great coach and will help the team get settled in the first couple of years," said Jason Lemieux. The new GM is Eric Mckinnon. Oshawa is his first team GM'ing, and is the perfect match for the new youngest brother of all the other NHL clubs. The team is going to follow the same starting schedule as the Coyotes, and will have the 7th overall pick in the NHL entry draft.