Time is Now for Bikini HockeyTulsa, Okla. - The idea of a bikini hockey league came to Tulsan Cary Eskridge back in2004 when the National Hockey League lockout occurred. The lack of major league hockey leftthe media scrambling to fill the void of hockey news and fans looking for other forms ofentertainment. Not a man to sit still, Eskridge started looking for ways to fill the void and that iswhen the idea of bikini hockey came to Eskridge’s mind.But there was not enough time to react and make the dream a reality at that time. So theidea stayed on the back burner waiting for the right time. Well, that time has finally come.Eskridge has an extensive hockey background and feels now is the time to finally breathelife into his long-time dream. Eskridge has a background in video production and has also ownedinline hockey leagues on and off for the past 20 years and believes the Bikini Hockey Leaguecould bring back the popularity and awareness of inline hockey to the mainstream and introducenew fans to a great sport.Starting next month, Eskridge will start filming the pilot of a reality TV show thatrevolves around a bikini hockey league. But many are asking, “why Tulsa?” Why not a largersports market such as New York or Los Angeles where more fans and potential participants canbe reached?League owner Cary Eskridge feels Tulsa is a good location for many reasons. Tulsa’scentral location is one factor. “You just have to look at other major sports that have come toTulsa,” said Eskridge. “One of Tulsa’s biggest events on a national scale is the Chili BowlMidget Nationals held every year at the QuikTrip Center. Many thought it would never workwhen it started more than 25 years ago and now Tulsa is one of the biggest reasons that eventworks here.”Eskridge has spent a lifetime promoting hockey in the Tulsa area and knows this market.Tulsa’s central location will reduce travel time and more importantly reduce production coststhat would be enormous in major markets. Professional hockey has been played in Tulsa since1928 and is a big part of Tulsa’s sports history. Eskridge is ready for Tulsa to take the next step.