Criticism of The EIHL
The main criticism levelled at the EIHL is that the league is too expensive, an accusation given credence by the collapse of the London Racers mid season in 2005, and the continued financial problems experienced by a number of other member clubs (most notably Basingstoke Bison and Manchester Phoenix in 2008-2009). Recently both the Edinburgh Capitals and Newcastle Vipers have made public statements about their potentially perilous financial situations, casting further doubt over both their own, and the league's sustained viability. This perceived problem with expenditure was given further credence when the Hull Stingrays announced on 11 August 2010 that they were ceasing operations with immediate effect due to an inability to raise sufficient funds from sponsorship to guarantee completing the season. They were, however, taken over on 17 August 2010 by Coventry Blaze and therefore Hull Stingrays will continue to operate. In 2011 the Newcastle Vipers announced that they would not be able to compete in the 2011-2012 season due to financial difficulties and lack of a permanent home stadium. Newcastle had, up to this point, been playing their home games at Whitley Bay ice rink. A proposed new stadium in the Newcastle area did not materialise.
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