CHL Welcomes Youngstown, Ohio Franchise Owner

At a press conference this evening at the Youngstown Club, overlooking the currently-under-construction Youngstown Convocation Center, the Central Hockey League introduced Mr. Herb Washington as owner of the CHL franchise that will begin play in fall of 2005. Washington, a highly successful businessman in the Youngstown area, has established an office and will begin operations immediately in preparation for the 2005-2006 season. Washington currently owns and operates 21 McDonald’s franchises, and is a former recipient of the prestigious Gerry Newman Award (presented annually to an individual who demonstrates integrity, loyalty, fairness and compassion) from the restaurant chain. A former collegiate All-American athlete at Michigan State University, Washington held world sprint records at the distances of 50 and 60 yards. Drafted by the Baltimore Colts to play football, Washington elected to join Major League Baseball’s Oakland Athletics, winning a world series title in the 1974 season. Washington is also a member of the Michigan State University Hall of Fame.

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    “We are very fortunate to welcome an individual of this caliber to the Central Hockey League,” said CHL President Brad Treliving. “With Mr. Washington’s well documented business and athletic expertise, coupled with his strong commitment to the Youngstown area, we are confident he will serve as an excellent franchise owner.”

    The Youngstown franchise will begin play in the Fall of 2005 at the state-of-the art Youngstown Convocation Center, and is currently undergoing a “Name the Team Contest”. Fans can complete and submit their ballots online by visiting www.ytownconvocationcenter.com , the website of the multi-purpose event center currently being developed by International Coliseums Company, a fellow subsidiary of the CHL’s parent company, Global Entertainment. Tentative schedule plans for the 2005-2006 CHL schedule will include CHL member teams visiting Youngstown once during the season and playing a two-game series. To contact the Youngstown Professional Hockey Club, please call (330) 747-7825. Along with the ongoing “Name the Team” contest, the franchise will immediately be assembling its front office executive staff.

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