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A New Force Is Coming to Fayetteville

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FAYETTEVILLE — The hottest news on ice in Fayettevilleis the official name of the city's new minor league hockey team.

"The Force" was chosen from a list of 522 nicknames submitted in acommunity-wide contest.

The fire-breathing logo will represent the Central Hockey League's 11th andnewest franchise. Force spokesman Ted Cox said the name would help theclub sell their name to fans.

"It gives us something we can take and merchandise to the public, andpeople will recognize it," he said. "And it will create the identity forthe franchise."

The Fayetteville Force will open their inaugural season this fall. Theteam is scheduled to play in Cumberland County's new coliseum.

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