Well huh

The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today they have hired former Chilliwack Bruins President Darryl Porter as their new Vice President.

Porter is the new VP of Family Brands, responsible for both the Oil Kings in the Western Hockey League and the Edmonton Capitals of the North American Baseball League. Both teams are part of the Rexall Sports Corporation, which also owns and operates the NHL's Edmonton Oilers.

Porter joins the organization following five years as President and part-owner of the Chilliwack Bruins. The Edmonton native carries with him an extensive background in sports and entertainment, as his career also includes three years as President of the Tri-City Americans. Prior to that, Porter spent 16 years with Molson Breweries, most significantly as their Director of National Accounts.

Porter's passion and knowledge in operating minor league teams, including his extensive experience in sponsorship sales, ticket sales and brand building, makes him the ideal leader for the Oil Kings and Capitals.

"This is a major deal for me, and I feel both honoured and privileged to be working for this organization," Porter said of his new position. "I grew up in Edmonton as a huge Oilers fan, and it's great to be coming back home after 20 years away. I see tremendous potential with the Oil Kings and Capitals, and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with a strong existing group to take these teams to the next level." (Edmonton Oil Kings)

Who would hire this clown?  He's run two teams into the ground--thankfully ours had great new owners step in, poor Chilliwack fans lost their team to Victoria.

I literally LOL'd at the "extensive experience in sponsorship sales, ticket sales, and brand building".  What in the actual hell.  And come on, "I'm excited about the opportunity to work with a strong existing group to take these teams to the next level."  What a load of horseshit.  And now the Rexall Sports Corp. has put him in charge (or at least partially in charge) of two minor league teams.  Just when the Oil Kings were starting to get their groove, find themselves some success, now they're going to be destroyed.  

Maybe I'm being too negative (don't think so), maybe Porter can finally help a team and make a difference.  Maybe he was just waiting for the chance to be back in Edmonton to really show how successful he can be.

But probably not.  Best of luck Oil Kings and Capitals--you'll need it.