From the time they took the ice in October 1998, it was clear that this was a community asset. Tompkins knew coming in the dollars that would be necessary to keep that business solvent. Other businesses suffer through tough times. So we need more community support. Fiscal responsibility begins at home.
Pro hockey can succeed in the Mohawk Valley.
But if Tompkins can't survive three losing seasons, then he isn't the man to make it work. Let's hope pro hockey in Utica has a future as well. Craig Muder is the sports editor of the Observer-Dispatch. Use of this site signifies your agreement to our Terms of Service.