I read today that the CHL is expanding to Rapid City, South Dakota this next year. South Dakota is a fine hockey state but I also read that the CHL is now looking to expand to Independence, MO and Allen, Texas.

Last time I looked, OKC has one of the best attendance records in minor league hockey as well as a 40 year plus successful history. I don't know about you all, but I think it is time to look to join a better league. The CHL seems to be getting very watered down. I think OKC deserves to be in a more prestigious league (like the CHL used to be). I don't feel like staying in a league that is letting any small town with a population of 50,000 people or more join the CHL.

Your thoughts?

Brian Barnett