COQUITLAM, BC, February 2, 2010 – Mayor Richard Stewart and Coquitlam City Council welcomed the Express Hockey Team delegation to Monday evening’s Council meeting where return of the Junior A Hockey Club to the newly renovated Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex was formally announced.

Darcy Rota, a long-time Coquitlam resident and former Vancouver Canuck hockey player and President and General Manager of the Express, talked about building on the positive relationships the team has with the community fan base and business community.  “Along with the completed upgrades to the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex and a strong player roster, we believe we have the winning combination for a successful return to Coquitlam.”

 “We enjoyed great success when we were in Coquitlam and had strong fan support,” said Rota.  “I want to thank Coquitlam City staff and Mayor Richard Stewart in particular, for all of their encouragement and support regarding our return.”

 “This is an exciting and long-awaited announcement and is good for our community,” said Mayor Richard Stewart.  “The team returns to first class facilities and what should be a strong fan base while Coquitlam citizens will get to enjoy top-notch hockey performance.  I think young families will really enjoy having such a high calibre of hockey available right here in our community and with a ticket price that’s less than the cost of parking downtown.”

The Express will begin regular season play out of the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex this September with with season tickets going on sale in the next week.  Contact the Express office at 604-473-4625 to reserve your priority seating at the newly renovated Poirier Arena for the Coquitlam Express' 2010/2011 season.

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