CANADIAN MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE 2008 DIRECTORY
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Calgary United FC Head Coach: Dave Randall Home Turf: Stampede Corral Team Colours: Red and White What’s In A Name: "One of my main jobs is to try and unite the Calgary soccer community behind this team,” owner Chris Baker said. "And we aim to unite Calgary soccer and the community behind this team. The name we chose doesn't represent any other team . . . it's Calgary's team." |
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Edmonton Drillers Head Coach: Pasquale De Luca Home Turf: Servus Place Team Colours: Black and White What’s In A Name: "We felt that fans would remember the history associated with the name as well as the success it enjoyed on the turf,” offered Drillers owner Dr. Brent Saik. "We feel that the positive things we do on and off the field from this point forward will help erase any of the negativity connected to previous usage of the Drillers name.” |
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Saskatoon Accelerators Head Coach: Kevin Holness Home Turf: Credit Union Centre Team Colours: Silver, Black and Blue What’s In A Name: "Scientific infrastructure is an integral part of Saskatoon’s diverse economic base,” noted team president Mel Kowalchuk. “Our decision to name the city’s indoor side the Accelerators not only pays tribute to Canada Light Source’s particle accelerator but serves as a reminder of the research being conducted at that world-class facility on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Ultimately, I believe the name helps reflect the Saskatoon of the new millennium.” |
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Winnipeg Alliance FC Head Coach: Chic Devenney Home Turf: TBA Team Colours: Royal Blue and Gold What’s In A Name: "I looked at the Fury and other names used in the past with other sports teams in Winnipeg,” explained owner Bill Stewart. “The decision was made to go with something new rather than use something that had its own history. We wanted to start something new and something that had its own fresh identity. |