Dear loyal fans and supporters,

 

Close to two decades of professional hockey…two Kelly Cup championship appearances…and 13 playoff appearances, not to mention countless memories – I am sad to report that a rich piece of Miami Valley hockey history is coming to an end. Regretfully, I have turned the ECHL’s Dayton Bombers membership back to the league at the annual Board of Governors meeting this morning.  I have been unable to secure a new majority owner for the team.

 

I want to personally thank you for your unwavering support.  Each of you - our loyal season ticketholders, sponsors, those of you who made season ticket pledges for the re-entry plan, local media and prospective minority investors - has made a difference in the team's successful 18-year tenure.

 

While I am disappointed with our current circumstance, today's decision is one that will allow the ECHL to move on with planning and scheduling and remain the premier “AA” hockey league in North America.

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