Washington not rushing to IHL

YOUNGSTOWN — A meeting to discuss financial terms has not yet been confirmed between the International Hockey League and SteelHounds owner Herb Washington.

Late Tuesday, Washington said he plans to have a sitdown session with IHL officials, perhaps “within the next 10 days.”

First, he’d like to meet with any officials and businessmen in the Valley interested in hockey’s future here.

Paul Pickard, IHL president and chief executive officer, said he’s prepared for a visit to Youngstown, as soon as later this week. He said the league is awaiting confirmation from Washington.

Complete story appears in Wednesday’s edition.