AP Hamilton:
A group of reporters, camera-people and various technicians are milling around in the orchestra pit in the Hamilton Place theatre. The theatre is the home of the Hamilton Philharmonic and is adjacent to Copps Coliseum. It is also home of the "Big Black Curtain" For those who have never seen the curtain it is over 110' from stage to rod and blacker than the back door of Hades as well as being a of CCHL lore....
GM Taylor walks out from between the curtains to the strains of "Enemy" by Days of the New WWE style.
Taylor in jeans a Tigers t-shirt and a mantled black leather duster walks to the podium. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I have some thoughts to share and announcements to make".
There is a stir amongst the TSN, Sportsnet, CBC and American reporting groups.
"I have a few announcements to make. "Ryan Kessler whom we acquired a few days ago will be our UFA resign and we are inking the all star for 3 seasons"
"I am also proud to announce the appointment of Gerard Gallant as head coach of the Hamilton Tigers" Gerard walks out wearing a sharp black and ivory pinstripe suit and a Tigers tie. "Gerard has demonstrated his ability to win as every level. I have been endorsing him for 5 years in our inner circles since he was winning the memcup in St John. He relates to the young guys and I think that will be the difference. I believe him to be the superior coach to coach the superior players I plan to give him"
Taylor looks around
"Speaking of superior players I would like to announce that the Tigers intend to draft Austin Matthews first overall. We believe he can be the crown jewel of our group. We would also like to announce the debut of a new 3rd jersey. We thank CCHL creative and BWE* for the superior design."
Stepping up and tossing his head back he said "I am excited to see the impact our kids can have this season." Taylor then walks off leaving Gallant to answer questions
* Blake Wendt Enterprises
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