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This note is being sent to the 27,412 Members of the NHL Fans' Association.
Today marks an important day in CBA negotiations between the NHL and the
NHLPA. Let's hope that not only can the two sides work out a satisfactory
deal, but that they recognize the damage that has been done to the league
and initiate a significant fan or customer relations campaign this summer.
The results of our last survey indicate that fans are truly upset over the
cancellation of the season. More than 65% of you answered "very upset",
while 25% selected "somewhat upset". Over the last seven months, fans have
been consistent is laying blame: 12% NHL & team owners; 44% players & NHLPA; and, 42% both parties. More than half of you (56%) intend to watch the same number of games when the NHL resumes play, while a good portion (28%) intend to watch fewer games. If the NHL ices replacement players, 33% of you will watch the same number of games, while 48% will watch fewer games.
Please take a moment and look at the "Season Misconduct" merchandise
available to our Members. If you make a purchase, the NHLFA receives 20 per
cent of product sales and a further 10 per cent of the sales go to a charity
of our choice. Please take a look at the "Season Misconduct" products
available at www.nhlfa.com/season_misconduct. We feel these items are reasonably priced and you can order the items either by phone, fax or e-mail. Operators are standing by...
You can also become an NHLFA "MVP" by making a financial contribution at
www.nhlfa.com/2don8.asp. A list of NHLFA MVPs can be found at www.nhlfa.com/mvp.asp.
Please Tell a Friend (www.nhlfa.com/send.asp) about the NHL today.
Jim Boone
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Jim Spendlove
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