Report: Trenton Titans to replace ECHL's T-Devils

Just three weeks after the New Jersey Devils announced the suspension of the ECHL's Trenton Devils beginning this coming season, reports are surfacing that the Trenton Titans will be re-established in time for the 2011-12 season. Inside the Trenton Devils has posted this press release, which apparently originated from the new team:

(PR) The Trenton Titans will make their return to the Sun National Bank Center on Opening Night, October 22, 2011 when they take on the Florida Everblades. Season tickets start as low as $396. You can purchase tickets by visiting the Titans on the web at www.trentontitanshockey.com or by calling the Titans offices at 609 341-1100. Help us bring back your team.

In support of the press release comes the new Twitter account @TTitans, who's profile reads:

Trenton's ECHL team from 1999-2006, re-established July 28, 2011. Proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. 2005 Kelly Cup Champion. http://trentontitanshockey.com

The first post on the new account reads as follows:

We are back. The Titans are reborn. Press Conference at Sun National Bank Center at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Interesting to note that as of this moment (3:45 PM) the website http://trentontitanshockey.com does not appear to be active, but the new team may be waiting for tomorrow's press conference before launching their site.

What's unclear is whether the Titans will be an entirely new franchise, or if the Devils have finally sold their franchise to somebody willing to operate the team. A July 11th post at Inside the Trenton Devils suggested the Philadelphia Flyers may have interest in an affiliation with a Trenton team, should an ownership group be found, and based on the Twitter account's profile description that seems to be the case.

I will post more information as it becomes available.

Note: Don Ferlazzo is not an employee of the Albany Devils, nor is this blog sponsored or influenced by the organization in any way. 

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