Quotes by Jeff Buch

“Weve had discussions with a number of different communities and entities about building a new arena. And while theres no timetable, I can tell you that if we were at this stage two years ago, Id have been thrilled then. Thats how far along we are in the process.”

“Anyone who was there for those series can tell you what an electric atmosphere it was. The fans are right on top of the action. Its fun, its loud, its exciting and its an intimidating place for opponents to play. We plan to capture that kind of environment again.”

“If youre a UT football fan, youre going there. We cant compete against that. We try not to have home games when theyre at home.”

“For one, the arenas location is far superior to that of the Expo Center. Chaparral Ice is right on I-35, centrally located and accessible. Its a much newer facility. From a competitive standpoint, well no longer have to have to spend the last month of our season, our playoff drive, playing on the road. And well be able to offer our corporate partners year-round display of their message, as opposed to a four-month window to reach our fans.”