US EditionChilliwack mayor apologizes for 'disrespect' shown to the WHL
- Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove stated that he believes the Western Hockey League's return is "not the right move."
- Popove emphasized that he did not attend the WHL press conference on March 25 due to his beliefs regarding the situation.
- He mentioned that the expansion fee for a new team may exceed $15 million and that he hopes some Chilliwack Chiefs staff will be retained.
- The WHL announced an expansion franchise for the Penticton Vees for the 2025-26 season and initiated a franchise application for Chilliwack for the 2026-27 season.
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Chilliwack mayor skipped WHL news conference 'for personal reasons', says no disrespect intended
Chilliwack mayor Ken Popove admitted on his weekly radio appearance Thursday that he intentionally skipped a news conference to unveil a WHL expansion team coming to town in 2026-27 because he doesn't like the idea of the BCHL’s Chilliwack Chiefs being displaced as a result.
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