Topic: Hitmen
Speculation that Lindenhurst is about to become a one-team town continues today, as team owner Jason Boland has reportedly been weighing offers to move the team to Massapequa. It is believed that Boland has already negotiated a deal with the town of Lindenhurst to terminate the lease on the Hitmen's home stadium and that the team will be playing elsewhere in 2007.
The Hitmen franchise was born in Merrick but moved to Lindenhurst in 2004. Named after famed Canadian wrestler Bret "The Hitman" Hart, sources say that Boland is considering a return to the team's original hometown. However, it is not believed that the Hitmen would ever return to their initial home field on Bushwick Avenue, as the stadium's owners have made it clear they have no desire to see NYLISL games return to their facility.
Although several towns are still in the running to become the next home for the Hitmen, it appears the Massapequa bid has taken the lead. All offers from outside Nassau and Suffolk have already been rejected, as Boland has made it clear he has no intention of ever leaving Long Island. Although the major league club may be on the move, it is not believed that the Hitmen franchise will be dis-affiliating with its minor league outpost, the Calhoun Colts.
Posted by nylistratleague
at 7:18 PM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 7:19 PM EDT