Saying they couldn’t come to an acceptable lease agreement with management of the Toyota Center, Minnesota Wild officials announced the transfer of the Houston Aeros (AHL) to Des Moines for the 2013-2014 season. (more…)
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Pleasant surprise: Wells Fargo Arena turns profit after loss of AHL
Though studies indicated Des Moines’ Wells Farge Arena would require subsidies even with the presence of professional hockey, the facility turned a profit after the loss of the Iowa Chops (AHL) — leading many in the community to question whether hockey is a necessary part of the mix. The impending launch of the 2011-2012 AHL […]
