A Letter to Bulldogs Fans.
Dear Bulldogs’ Community –
This weekend, I was as surprised as you are that the Bulldogs are going to be forced to leave our home at FirstOntario Centre for the upcoming two seasons. We had been told that the renovations would occur in a manner that would allow hockey to continue.
We 100% support the renovation to our arena, in fact, we have been calling for significant and necessary improvements for years. Our fans, community and sponsors deserve a facility that is as high quality as our two-time OHL Championship Bulldogs.
I had hoped, however, to have the opportunity to speak to you first with this shocking and unexpected news and come to you with a solution to the short-term location change. Unfortunately, other parties had different plans and chose to share the news prematurely.
As evidenced by the last seven years in Hamilton, I along with the entire Bulldogs leadership team, our players and our staff love Hamilton. We want to be in Hamilton. That is why in 2015 I purchased the Belleville Bulls with the express intent of moving them to the Hammer. Many didn’t think that OHL Hockey could thrive here, but you, the fans, the team and the sponsors, proved everyone wrong!
Over the coming weeks, my number one job is to find a home arena for the team for the upcoming two seasons. I know that we can find a solution that is convenient for our Bulldogs community and allows our players to continue with great Bulldogs hockey!
Over the coming weeks we will keep the Bulldogs’ community informed of next steps.
Until then, Go Bulldogs Go!
-Michael Andlauer
Owner and Governor
Hamilton Bulldogs
