Fan quoteboard on Blazers suspending operations

"I have never been more disgusted with a city, politician, radio station, newspaper, etc. as I am today. Ninety-nine percent of this city, its mayor, The Oklahoman, the Sports Animal turned your backs on this team the minute Mr. (David) Stern offered us an NBA team. For 17 years, the Blazers were the show around here, and it means nothing. I hope the Air Force gets me out of this city ASAP!” — Keith Burgdoff, Oklahoma City

"I know a lot of people will view this as a bad thing, but it’s not. It’ll be sad to see some of those guys go, but I’m excited about the chance to see a higher level of hockey in Oklahoma City. That’s what we should all want in the end.” — James Mixon, Edmond

"This is truly a sad day for hockey fans in Oklahoma City. It will be a shame to see the CHL’s Blazers go. I have been a season-ticket holder since the Blazers returned in 1992. In fact, I had season tickets when the old Blazers and Stars were in Oklahoma City in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. If the Blazers return in some AHL form, I will support that team as well, but this may be a case of you don’t know what you’ve got until it is gone.” — Mark Hedrick, Oklahoma City

"I realize a lot of people will see this as a horrible thing, but in the long run, it’s great for OKC. While losing the Blazers is sad, as a hockey fan I’m excited about the opportunity to see a better level of hockey in Oklahoma City. The AHL is the Triple-A of pro hockey, and the players at that level are on their way to the NHL.

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