Article: NBA OWNER MULLS TRYING TO BRING NHL TO HAMPTON ROADS HORNETS' GEORGE SHINN ALSO IS CONSIDERING RALEIGH-DURHAM AS EXPANSION FRANCHISE SITE.(SPORTS)

Byline: HARRY MINIUM, STAFF WRITER

George Shinn, owner of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, has met twice with area mayors and business leaders to discuss purchasing a National Hockey League expansion team for Hampton Roads.

Shinn's interest could provide a hurdle to one of the major stumbling blocks in the area's uphill climb for an NHL franchise: a financial backer wealthy enough to buy a team.

However, Hampton Roads has competition for Shinn's NHL affections. Shinn also is exploring Raleigh-Durham as a prospective site.

NHL officials have not announced an expansion timetable, but it is widely believed the league will add at least two ...

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