In January, Diamond said city officials had “a 50-50” chance of landing the team.

But the ownership group’s strong ties with its current home city won out.

“They were loyal business people in the community (where the team is now located), and they had ties to the community,” he said.

Diamond said their decision not to come to Glens Falls had little to do with any particular issues with the marketplace or conditions at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

Diamond said he spoke with AHL President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews last week, and told him city officials are willing to speak with any teams that might make last-minute decisions to relocate next season, but typically decisions to relocate are made by the time of the AHL All Star game, which was Feb. 12.

“Everyone in the American Hockey League knows we are interested in an American Hockey League team. There’s nothing more than I can do,” he said.