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Charlottetown Abbies Shut Down Team
Thursday, June 4, 2009
CBC News
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After one season off to settle its financial problems, the Charlottetown Abbies hockey club is folding.
It had asked for a second leave of absence from the Maritime Junior Hockey League in order to get its finances in order but the league refused, saying the team had to make a decision about the upcoming season. There were a couple of potential buyers for the franchise, but no sale.
Gabe Keough, manager the Summerside Western Capitals, said it is sad to lose his team's biggest rival, and most popular draw.
"We're disappointed, because there's nothing like an arch rival and it was always great with Summerside and Charlottetown," said Keough. "It makes for extra trips to the mainland for us and there's a cost to that. The crowds between Summerside and Charlottetown are certainly larger than mainland teams."
There is a possibility the Abbies name will carry on. A new team owner can still buy a franchise in the league and set up in Charlottetown. The departure leaves 11 teams in the Maritime Junior Hockey League.
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Thank you to all our fans for your support throughout the years!
You are the best!
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