Rumors Surround Dayton Gems Press Confrence Coming Friday

The Press confrence is rescheduled to Monday May 3rd at 2pm due to schedule conflicts.

Something is brewing in the Dayton Gems Hockey front office over at Hara in Trotwood. A press conference is scheduled for Friday April 30 (rescheduled for May3rd) has local fans wondering.

The Gems recently ended their inaugural 25-46-4-1season looking for a new coach. Veteran coach John Marks gave the franchise his all but it was not enough as he couldn’t seem to skate just the right combination of players.

He did manage to give fans a pretty good show each week which led to better turnouts in the late season which is no small feat considering the last place finish in the IHL standings.

Rumors of some players already looking elsewhere for next season and even more rumors concerning the teams viability for a second season may have led to this week’s press conference. Tickets for next season are already on sale but changes in the front office staff have ticket holders wondering what is going on. IHL (International Hockey League) commissioner Dennis Hextall is scheduled to speak at the confrence.

An informed source said the announcements should be exciting for Gems fans.  Let’s hope this week’s announcement will put everyone at ease as the team recharges the zamboni this summer in preparation for bigger and better hockey at Hara this fall.