We identified and spoke with the individual that purchased the tickets and will be banning the individual indefinitely from the American Airlines Center. Additionally, we are increasing in-arena messaging regarding the Fan Code of Conduct and how our fans can report violations, along with prioritizing staff training to identify and handle situations that arise.
Tom and I had a thoughtful conversation today and agreed it was time to move in a new direction. Tom changed the trajectory of our team here, including setting a franchise record for points in a season and helping make New Jersey a hockey destination.
"Without an arena, there isn't much to discuss." This statement from OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford underscores the critical need for Chatham-Kent to develop a suitable venue to move forward with their expansion aspirations.
It was pretty hard a year for me and for the team, of course. But I think just this year, it's been such a different experience, and I've really enjoyed it so far. The way we are with each other, it's so positive and so much joy in our room. I think it shows on the ice, and we've been able to have some success, but now it's time to keep it going and make that push.
