Spider-Man NL Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl_network/news_...ame=nhl_network Lawyer trying to bring NHL to Hamilton Canadian Press 2/4/2004 TORONTO (CP) - A Toronto lawyer is making another attempt to bring a National Hockey League team to Hamilton, city officials said. Richard Rodier, who represents HHC Acquisition Corp., will appear before a committee of Hamilton's city council Wednesday, with a proposal to take over the management of Copps Coliseum. City councillor Terry Whitehead said Rodier's plan is to acquire an NHL team, move it to the Coliseum and then take over operation of the arena. He added the city is interested in the idea but remains cautious. ``We are all approaching this cautiously and with lots of cynicism because we have been down this road before,'' Whitehead told the Globe and Mail. Whitehead is also the vice chairman of the current operator, city owned Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc. The city contributes about $2-million annually to HECFI. Rodier declined to comment Tuesday on any plans for an NHL team or who is backing the proposal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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