ðɪ ˈaɪhl sˈɔː ðɪs æz ðə pˈɜːfɛkt ɑːpɚtˈuːnᵻɾi tə ɹᵻvˈaɪv ðɪ ˈæhɪɹn kˈʌp tˈʊɹnəmənt lˈæst plˈeɪd ɪn tˈuː θˈaʊzənd θɹˈiː.
The EIHL saw this as the perfect opportunity to revive the Ahearne Cup tournament last played in 2003.