Post by JP on Jan 12, 2005 15:38:41 GMT 1
From www.manchesteronline.com
Great news, soon we'll be welcoming back the Phoenix to the EIHL
MANCHESTER Phoenix have reached the final stages of their preparation to bring professional ice hockey and public skating back to Greater Manchester.
Funding is in place for a semi-permanent building but the site of the new venue has yet to be decided.
Land near Sportscity is being discussed with Manchester City Council but Trafford is also interested in a new ice venue to replace the Derbyshire Road facility which closed down last year.
Both authorities have approval for new ice rinks but face a five- year wait before they can be built.
The Phoenix plan would bridge that gap and bring Elite League ice hockey back to the region in time for the start of next season.
A Phoenix spokesman said: "Our plans are progressing and we are at a very exciting phase.
"We cannot confirm the location of our new facility at this stage but hope to do so in the very near future."
Funding is in place for a semi-permanent building but the site of the new venue has yet to be decided.
Land near Sportscity is being discussed with Manchester City Council but Trafford is also interested in a new ice venue to replace the Derbyshire Road facility which closed down last year.
Both authorities have approval for new ice rinks but face a five- year wait before they can be built.
The Phoenix plan would bridge that gap and bring Elite League ice hockey back to the region in time for the start of next season.
A Phoenix spokesman said: "Our plans are progressing and we are at a very exciting phase.
"We cannot confirm the location of our new facility at this stage but hope to do so in the very near future."
Great news, soon we'll be welcoming back the Phoenix to the EIHL
