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The quest for the Quincy Presidents: Making an FHL team

We're making a go at making a go at making a Federal Hockey League team. Please use this post to gather all important information about this endeavor. It would be cool as hell to run your own hockey team, so if we can actually make this happen I'll love everyone forever. Get in on the ground floor right now!

Todo list and other pertinent information after the jump!

Star-divide

TODO:

  1. start team:

  • Gather funds (wealthy donor or shares?)(sell season tickets)(kickstarter)
  • Find Rink
  • Make Logo
  • Sign Players
  • ??????
  • profit (hahahahahaahahahaha)
FUNDS REQUIRED:
  • League entry fee: $50,000 .
  • Annual operating budget: $350,000 to $400,000 depending on location.
"Other pro leagues are $1,000,000 to $1,600,000. We believe we can make markets work when other pro leagues can't based on the budget."

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Okay, so

While I’ve emailed the commissioner of the FHL I haven’t gotten a reply. I might call the league office on my lunchbreak.

Another thought about funding: Kickstarter. Granted it would be a huge amount but goddamn I’d love for this to really happen.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 12:04 PM EST reply actions  

Kickstarter + Corporate considerations, maybe? (i.e. local small businesses).

In Memoriam: Dan Wheldon 1978-2011

by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Ernie Body Jr. He’s filthy rich and has no idea what to do with his money

by Dangles-McDonnybrook on Dec 7, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions  

yes!

Ernie Boch Jr loves hockey and built a beautiful rink in Dedham. I don’t know if it’s big enough for FHL though, I’ve only seen pictures.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

REPLY:

We are looking to expand next year. The fee for entry is $50,000 . The budget is about $350,000 to $400,000 depending on location. The other pro leagues budget are in the $1,000,000 to $1,600,000. We believe we can make markets work when other pro leagues can’t based on the budget.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

So let’s see, if we had half a million that would probably cover the first year.

Now, where to get half a million dollars….

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll check my couch.

by dudebro on Dec 7, 2011 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

x2

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by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I like the way you think.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

def let us know if you hear back. this could be A+

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by sarahconnors on Dec 7, 2011 12:05 PM EST reply actions  

also i wonder where we’d get players from?

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by sarahconnors on Dec 7, 2011 12:06 PM EST reply actions  

It's metro Boston dammit

How many beer league wannabes and high school never weres have got to be in the area?

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by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 12:07 PM EST up reply actions  

we’ll need a coach.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 12:09 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s not even a little bit of a problem.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Emilio Estevez hasn’t been doing much lately.

by dudebro on Dec 7, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I can think of plenty. Open try outs would be a blast. Also, you will need a scouting dept.

Keep Calm and Tim Tom

by Big Bad Me on Dec 7, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty sure several of us would LOVE to be FHL scouts.

I’ll try to steer away from my Somerville Highlander bias!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 2:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

dibs on the NY tri-state

by TomServo42 on Dec 7, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m all over the GBL!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 2:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I have a buddy that was former 1st Team All-New England. He can be my contribution.

Keep Calm and Tim Tom

by Big Bad Me on Dec 7, 2011 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Guys who don’t make it in the ECHL

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Rink site possibilities

The Bluefins play in a 1500 seat arena, which cost 25 million to build…I think we should try to find an existing barn.
The Outlaws play in a 600 seat arena.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 12:14 PM EST reply actions  

The federal league wiki page lists some odd numbers for capacity…

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Arena list…doesn’t look like there’s a lot around with plentiful bleachers.

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by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions  

wait a minute!

What about Walter Brown Arena? (former home of the BU Terriers) …the capacity is 3806, looks like it may only house the BU women’s team… if so, I’m thinking maybe BU would be willing to work something out?

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I was thinking that too. Bright Hockey Center would be perfect as well.

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by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 1:56 PM EST up reply actions  

What about Clark? (UMass Boston)… only issue that I see (without doing any research, haha) is that I believe it houses both of UMB’s hockey teams as it is. Of course, it’s college, so they’re short seasons.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Was just about to suggest that as well. I can almost walk there.

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by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions  

A longer walk for me, but still very convenient. Does BC high play there, or do they have their own rink?

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 2:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

They do play there

For Horton!

by Scott Frano on Dec 10, 2011 1:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Doh!

That’s another schedule to have to work around, then. Walter Brown is the way, IMO

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 11, 2011 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I think we can safely say that between Servo, Cale and I, we can come up with a decent logo… of course, that can’t be done until we figure out where the team would be.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

we have plenty of jersey design templates from the jersey thread. To the photoshop!

by TomServo42 on Dec 7, 2011 1:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I hear

that there is a guy out west the can make chainmail uni’s. Not sure what they do for your speed but they are great for taking the sting out of a slapshot.

Keep Calm and Tim Tom

by Big Bad Me on Dec 7, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

also

great for jousting and swordplay

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 2:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Oh my god

I just burst out laughing in the midst of the phone call at work. This is fucking beautiful!!!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 3:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

rec

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll be meeting with the Cape Cod Bluefins dude sometime soon to talk about what’s really involved in starting a FHL team.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 1:24 PM EST reply actions  

I am willing to be present if you want/need support.

This is awesome. It would be so great if we could make this work.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Since Phil "no relation" Esposito coaches Danbury,

we should find someone named Robert “no relation” Orr to coach our team… or get anyone, and have them change their name legally. We will form a “not exactly former Bruins” rivalry.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

I actually have a friend no realtion.....

and his name is wait for it……
Robert Gordon Orr. You think his parents were Bruin fans??

They did it for Savy, they did it for Horton, they did it for each other, they did it for us. I give you the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions....The Boston Bruins!!

I wish Matthew Stafford was Drew Brees. (This is what happens when you back your team and they lose),

by beachguy113 on Dec 14, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

geeee.....

I wonder…

So, is he up for moving to Boston and coaching a FHL team?

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 14, 2011 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Also, re: marketing

I’m betting we could get a 10-minute slot on a Chronicle episode (betting because Chronicle has been in my office twice in the last year or so, so they obviously are not exactly discerning), and we may be able to exhange a number of free tickets to each of our games with local youth hockey leagues for the permission to hang signage on their boards and put ads on their websites.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Start sending Tweets about a new local team forming to the Bruins during games, Jack is always showing them during the broadcast.

Keep Calm and Tim Tom

by Big Bad Me on Dec 7, 2011 2:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Uhhh, brilliant. I bet we could get jack and brick to make an appearance or two.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 2:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Social media being one huge method for free marketing.

Keep Calm and Tim Tom

by Big Bad Me on Dec 7, 2011 2:49 PM EST up reply actions  

So it would cost us about $400k/yr

We would probably have to plan to raise/make $500k annually, just to be safe.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 3:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Well the 500k for the first year includes 50k for the league entrance fee

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions  

theoretically it could be as low as 350k

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep, but it’s probably best to plan for the worst.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions  

If we’re good and can average 1000 fans a game at $15 a ticket, with a 20 game schedule that’s $300,000 right there. Depends on building leases and what not. I bet equipment and front office salaries are the biggest expenses.

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by Arenacale on Dec 7, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I bet you’re right about that

But some teams average what, 150 people/game?

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I assume travel would be expensive as well.

Keep Calm and Tim Tom

by Big Bad Me on Dec 7, 2011 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

yes, true

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

what's the salary cap, again?

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by sarahconnors on Dec 7, 2011 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

5050 per week, I think I read?

I could call the commissioner

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 7, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s what I read, but I’m not sure where the info came from.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m assuming that was figured into the yearly operating expenses, though?

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 7, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

The schedule is 60 games, no?

by dudebro on Dec 7, 2011 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

*put’s on the Town * ok guys I need a mask and a gun and Ben Affleck look alike

HOCKEY TEMPER

by Losted125 on Dec 7, 2011 4:09 PM EST reply actions  

Why not just Affleck himself?

I can't seriously be asked to summarize my sports fandom in a short blurb for all to see, can I?

by Johnny Appleseed on Dec 9, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

TRIP REPORT: CAPE COD BLUEFINS

Went to the Blue Fins game last night. It was pretty fun and definitely a pro hockey game. Sure they didn’t have any big names but it was fun to watch and well worth the price of admission.

If you’re out on cape cod definitely check them out.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 15, 2011 9:05 AM EST reply actions  

Also, Hyannis really isn’t far – if you don’t mind driving for an hour (assuming you’re in town), then a Bluefins game is totally worth the trip.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 15, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh absolutely

well for a game

then he’d probably be kicked out again

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 16, 2011 9:19 AM EST up reply actions  

I think only like 45 seconds of a game on top of that.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 16, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions  

We’d probably have to dump him pretty quickly.

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by Arenacale on Dec 16, 2011 9:19 AM EST up reply actions  

The real danger is him in the stands, though

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Dec 16, 2011 9:36 AM EST up reply actions  

We could make him our #2 center.

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by Arenacale on Dec 16, 2011 9:50 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I bet he’ll be as good as Pooliot.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Dec 16, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

it’s hard to draw comparisons given their different positions. Our scouts say Nguyen isn’t great at rushing the puck but he’ll be effective at dump and chase

by TomServo42 on Dec 16, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess there’s plans to bring an FHL team to Lewiston to replace the MAINEiacs. They had a game here between a couple of teams. Had a bench clearer at the end. I’ll still take the Pirates.

by BlueNGoldBomber on Dec 16, 2011 2:48 PM EST reply actions  

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