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Originally Posted by RWC
More teams in the northwest would be met by fierce opposition from the Western Hockey League. That being said, I'm sure the AHL could work in some of the western ECHL markets, especially if you put farm clubs close the parent clubs. San Jose's in Stockton, Anaheim's and LA's in Ontario, Bakersfield or Vegas and Vancouver's in Victoria.
However, while the attendance probably wouldn't be an issue, it would create more travel for the other teams. Don't think the league would be too keen on that.
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Anaheim's moved to Elmira from Bakersfield as Minnesota's now the affiliate for the Condors, Vegas is now SA/PHX, RWC, but typically all ECHL contracts are reviewed every yr.