There has been a great up tick in interest in our team. It is a combination of four things I believe:

There has been a great up tick in interest in our team. It is a combination of four things I believe:  1. The team is winning and the new CBA allows fans in each city to believe their team can win a Stanley Cup. We have managed our cap space well and were able to re-sign our superstar player to a long term deal – plus free agents – and keep our core together while adding players that matter at the trade deadline. We are in a playoff race. We are on the upswing and are a feel good story. We are about the only double digit media-based growth story around. 2. The players we have now are young, hungry and grateful. They are blossoming before our eyes. They play a style that is entertaining. The fan base identifies with the players. Our best players are home grown, young and enthusiastic. Our city and community are proud of our players. The fan base now believes in our future and has hopes for a Stanley Cup. The faithful believe in our plan and are voting with their time, money and passion. 3. We have built infrastructure and management and personnel that are professional and have created very smart and crisp marketing and sales programs. We have excellent customer service programs. Our fans love Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Our web programs and interactive outreach systems are world class. The bloggers help us to generate ongoing interest in our game and team. The players help us to sell the franchise every day. We have very fair ticket prices and we were ready to capitalize on increased business and interest. 4. We love our fans. We have great fans. This is the greatest area to live and work and raise children in the country. I am unabashed in believing in this community. Thank you so much. See you tonight at the game and wear RED!!!! Go Caps!