IceGators returning ... to Blackham

[NOCajun]

To answer your question, the ownership tried to make the organization bigger than it was with ever-increasing ticket prices, nonsensical promotions that didn't work, and getting rid of the original Ice Gator mascot. Since this "reincarnation" is going to take place in a smaller leauge, it will be easier to keep ticket prices down, which will make it much more family-friendly and probably a whole lot more fun.

[RCAJUN90]

_ To answer your question, the ownership tried to make the organization bigger than it was with ever-increasing ticket prices, nonsensical promotions that didn't work, and getting rid of the original Ice Gator mascot. Since this "reincarnation" is going to take place in a smaller leauge, it will be easier to keep ticket prices down, which will make it much more family-friendly and probably a whole lot more fun. _

I don't think they have as many games either. It is a weekend league.
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro...&seasonid=3188

[RaginCajun77]

What makes them think it will work again.

The Gators will be playing in a smaller league with less travel costs. Add in the fact that they will be playing in Blackham which is a cheaper venue to operate out of and you are looking at a decrease in operating expenses. The intangible is whether or not the coaching staff can put a winner on the ice. The Icegators were winners and if they do struggle out of the blocks they could fail to recapture their audience.

[wcd35]

Also, I was told it will only take ~3000 average attendance to stay afloat. I think even in the last few years they were able to get that or at least close.

[RCAJUN90]

_ Also, I was told it will only take ~3000 average attendance to stay afloat. I think even in the last few years they were able to get that or at least close. _

Without teams in LC, Alex and BR I think the IceGators part 2 will be successful. I just hope the SPHL doesn't get greedy.

[RaginCajun77]

Without teams in LC, Alex and BR I think the IceGators part 2 will be successful. I just hope the SPHL doesn't get greedy.

Agreed. The ECHL got extremely greedy, teams were everywhere and basically the market for ice hockey in the South was over saturated. It's like the old say goes though, "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it."