It's the New York Rockers!

[RichardGraham]

Hi Folks,

Here's some new MLRH news!

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MLRH announces name change, sign Johnny Pinheiro, Roger Lee

Alexandria, VA-- Major League Roller Hockey (MLRH) announced today that the New York Dragons have changed their name to the "Rockers." League officials said the name change was made to avoid a conflict with the Arena Football League's New York Dragons.

"It would appear that everyone at MLRH follows hockey more than arena football," said MLRH President Bill Raue. "We were totally unaware of their existence."

The Rockers name was selected as a tribute to the old RHI New Jersey Rock 'n' Rollers, one of the more sucessful teams in the early days of pro roller hockey.

While the team is having its problems selecting a name, it has been considerably more succesful in signing players. Neil Hect, the Rockers GM, has a committment from Johnny Pinheiro, one of the league's superstars, and standout goalkeeper Roger Lee.

The Rockers open their season January 22 at the New Jersey Cougars in Sewell, NJ. Their home opener is set for January 29 when they host the Virginia Wings and their high-flying Czech, Rob Blaha, at the Inman Sport Complex in Edison, NJ. The Rockers will move to Mt. Sinai, Long Island for the 2006 season. Scheduling conflicts will prevent the Rockers from playing full-time at Inline 1 Arena this season. They will play most of their games at the Edison complex with a few promotional games on Long Island.

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Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central

[NLane]

Can't play in two leagues at the same time. Good luck in the XIHL playoffs Thunder...that weekend is the first game for the New York team (in Jersey).
<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by NLane on 12/31/04 06:59 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

[SpiderRat]

I sat out this XIHL season so the 22nd won't be a problem. Oh, you mean John, sorry, didn't know who the dig was directed too at first, my bad. Happy New Year.

Blah Blah Blah, Shoot the puck already

[NLane]

No dig, just the facts. I thought you committed to a team in the XIHL or did someone just get it wrong?

[SpeedDemon]

This ought to be interesting, John is also playing for the <A HREF="http://www.growlhockey.com/meetthegrowl/index.htm" target="_new">Growl</A> again this year. That kid gets around! [img]/wtimages/icons/cool.gif[/img]

[SpiderRat]

I committed to Ottakringer, but due to personal obligations and the concerns I had with the &quot;festival format&quot;, as well as a lack of communication from the league, none returned calls, emails, that sort of thing, I decided to play MLRH instead. I thought I understood XIHL's direction, but maybe I miss understood something along the way. Can you tell I'm a bit sour at XIHL's Directors. Yea sour, like something doesn't taste right. I apologies for the negative post so close to the New Year and all, but I've lost patience. So with that off my chest, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!

Blah Blah Blah, Shoot the puck already<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by SpiderRat on 12/31/04 01:42 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

[MDE3]

sour?

[NLane]

Sore?

[NLane]

Same umbrella.

[SpiderRat]

Hey, Easy!!! I'm a goalie, I never said I/we were smart!!!

Blah Blah Blah, Shoot the puck already

[NLane]

Have a safe holiday...

[Brooklynite10]

I understand some players from Ottakringer and Thunder have already played in MLRH games. What happens now ? Is there an exemption because the XIHL finals have been pushed back. I was thinking about joining a team on MLRH or PIHA, but have not pursued it yet because our season is not over. What is the deal ? Are these players going to be allowed to play our playoffs ? Can I go a head and pursue playing in another league ?

[GROWL]

The rules that state you can not play in another league are ridiculous. As a player I would tell whoever wrote that rule to either create a truly superior league that merits such a rule or to kiss my a$$. The leagues do not have the power in this situation, the players do.

[NLane]

What does your owner/coach say? Are they in touch with the league? I know as much as you guys do. The MLRH weekends run into the PIHA weekends too so it really should be interesting.

[Brooklynite10]

I feel the same way ! Just don't want to be booted out of the playoffs. Our team has worked hard for many months and would suck if I had to sit out the playoffs.