FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — For the first time in 17 years, Fresno is set to welcome the return of professional hockey with the announcement of a new professional hockey team.
A news conference on Wednesday afternoon will outline key details regarding the team’s formation, the team’s identity, the league it will compete in, and the overall vision for professional hockey in Fresno.
The news conference will take place at 2 p.m. at Selland Arena, located at 700 M Street in downtown Fresno.
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Several important announcements will be made during the news conference, including an overview of the organization’s community engagement efforts and early plans for youth sports and local partnerships.
The event is open to the public and welcomes fans, community leaders, businesses, and local youth sports organizations to be part of this historic moment as professional hockey returns to the Central Valley.
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Fresno looks ahead to a new era of professional hockey and invites the community to join in celebrating the return of the sport to Selland Arena.