Welcome to the home of the Federal Hockey League, an internet hockey league established in 1997. Dayton captain Brian Marks scored in overtime to force a fourth game, which Dayton also won. [15], On March 22, 2013, the Danbury Whalers swept the Dayton Demonz to win the Commissioner's Cup. On July 13, 2016, the "Dayton Pro Hockey" team, formerly known as the Dayton Demolition before removing references of the Demolition name in March 2016, announced it would be going dormant for the 201617 season. The 2021 National Hockey League Expansion Draft will take place on July 21, when the brand new Seattle Kraken franchise will select 30 players. Our business model is based on affordable entertainment for the whole family, and our, fans tend to love the community involvement of our players, as well as our "old school"' style of hockey. "" In June 2016, Brewster Bulldogs owner, Bruce Bennett mentioned to The News-Times that he would solely focus on his Danbury Titans team and would no longer be involved with the Bulldogs. and teams, affordable tickets, and a more open, physical style of hockey. I think we put a little bit more emphasis on marketing and promotion, which will enable us to get more people in the building. The Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) is a professional ice hockey independent minor league with teams in the Midwestern, Southern, and Northeastern United States. "It's exciting to welcome Elmira back into the fold," Kirnan said. "Here in the FPHL we'll build a team the community can rally behind, get to know, be active in the community," Donner said. People responded when we invested in advertising and promotion. This roster is loaded and most of the players are in their prime! Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) on OurSports Central. He featured in the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals with the North Stars and the 1988 Stanley Cup . [90], By March, Danbury had opted out of the season and Danville had lost their home arena when it was replaced by a Southern Professional Hockey League expansion team. Arena executive director Lynn Cannon said tickets for the three neutral site games will go on sale sometime next week through the website Bloomingtonprohockey.com. Contratto said he was already busy studying rosters and looking at local guys, European guys and players from across the world to build his team. . The new franchise will be the first pro team to call the arena home since the Southern Professional Hockey Leagues Thunder (originally the Blaze) folded in 2014. We are looking at some festive lighting., jdell@wsjournal.com (336) 727-4081 @johndellWSJ. [47] After one home game at South Metro, the Demolition returned to Hara Arena. " (Those three games) are why we're forging ahead in terms of potentially getting a team of our own," River Center general manager Wayne Hodes tells 225. Federal Hockey League: Six active teams including the Port Huron Prowlers. [1] The FPHL began operations in November 2010 as the Federal Hockey League. A year prior, the River Drivers were slated to join the FHL in 201415 before the league reassessed their options and expanded into North Adams, MA instead. An expansion team named the Binghamton Black Bears has agreed to terms with the league and the arena and will commence play this coming season joining several local rivals in the Federal Prospects . 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The team will be known as the Elmira Mammoth. "We think long term it's a recipe for success.". Soskins other FPHL franchises are located in Winston-Salem, N.C., and Danville. The expansion franchise is owned by Andreas Johansson, 35-year-old native of Sweden who has resided in suburban Rochester for the last 18 months. [74] The league then recruited local officials for the remaining games.[75]. Youll see all the things were going to try to do to promote and to help the fan atmosphere.. Part of that came down to the league offering what he said is the most sustainable business model in minor league hockey. If you look at where the league is today, compared to just a few years ago, it is incredible to see how far we have come, and the tremendous. We cant give it away, but we certainly want to rock this building.. First game would be in November. In addition, Livesport.com provides live team statistics (number of shots on goal, shooting percentage, goalkeeper saves, penalties, power play/shorthanded goals . The Hockey Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Oakland Hockey Manager in furtherance of the organization's goals of providing exemplary training and development opportunities for youth and adults, while meeting the financial objectives of Sharks Ice. Owner Joe Pace Sr. claimed that Hara Arena was unable to sign leases to tenants and he did not believe he could put together a team without a proper lead up time and secured arena. Elmira had an FPHL team from the 2018-19 season through 2020-21, but the franchise was dormant this season after a lease between team owner/arena manager Robbie Nichols and the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency expired last summer. At the conclusion of the regular season, Danbury, Danville, Dayton, and Port Huron qualified for the playoffs. Port Huron, MI - Port Huron Prowlers owner Barry Soskin announced today to the Federal Hockey League (FHL) Board of Governors a change in trajectory regarding the future of the franchise. [89] The postseason was announced as the Ignite Cup, a five-game series between the top two teams that had played at least 16 regular season games. Each of the teams will play 28 home games and 28 away games. Police ID man killed in downtown shooting. The boost in the cap from. We wanted to be strong. Tell me what more I am looking for? Brand also hopes the Annex could be upgraded with its lighting to make the experience for fans a lot better. [83] However, both teams eventually withdrew from the 202021 season. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. On March 10, 2019, Enforcers' owner Nichols assaulted a referee after the first period of a game against the Carolina Thunderbirds. Introduced Wednesday at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena was the Federal Prospects Hockey Leagues newest member, the Binghamton Black Bears, wholl begin play in October likely as part of an eight-team league with nearest-by members Elmira and Watertown. Ask SAM: Did Tim McCarver sell cars in Winston-Salem after retiring from baseball? "A lot of our fans were already going to Binghamton watching them play this year. [56] On September 16, the FHL approved of the addition to the league for the upcoming season. It's a changing-of-the-guard moment for an organization that hasn't seen its . On May 14, 2014, news circulated that the owners group, named Top Shelf Hockey, LLC and led by local businessman Stanley Tibbles, had acquired Kirnan's franchise rights and started a new team, eventually named the Watertown Wolves. That translates into affordability for fans, with tickets expected to cost between $12 and $18 when play starts in October. There has been speculation about the Thunderbirds joining the 10-team Southern Professional Hockey League. All the safety checks are in place and well start selling season tickets for next year already.. Called the Ignite Cup for this shortened season. [72][73] Nichols was issued the league-maximum fine of $25,000. As of the 202223 season, the league has teams based in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, and North Carolina.[98]. The Delaware Thunder also withdrew while the Mentor Ice Breakers folded entirely. "We want to introduce ourselves and our product to as many fans and partners as we possibly can, and. Seven teams averaged fewer than 1,200. Soskin, who owns two existing FPHL teams, joined league commissioner Don Kirnan in making the announcement during a Wednesday afternoon news conference at the arena. In July, it was announced that the defending champion New Jersey Outlaws were relocating to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after only one season in New Jersey. The league was originally planning on beginning play on December 18th. Contratto, who played a handful of games for Berlin in 2015-16, sees the distinct possibility of a strong local rivalry with the Port Huron Prowlers emerging quickly. I believe Kid Rock is thinking about getting involved with us. The league also stated there would be an end-of-season tournament, but it would not be for the Commissioner's Cup. Local ties: Former Birmingham Brother Rice captain and all-state selection who went on to play at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Dayton Demonz forward Ahmed Mahfouz led the league in scoring and was the league's Most Valuable Player. At the end of March, the Knights released all players and staff. [91], For the 2021-22 season, Delaware, Watertown and Danbury all returned, while Motor City stayed on hiatus. Kirnan said the FPHL expects to have 13-14 teams in 2020-21, with announcements on additional franchises likely within the next 45 days. The other two games, if the third game is necessary, will be in Watertown, N.Y. 2023 www.stargazette.com. [81], The league announced two expansion teams: an unnamed team in Bloomington, Illinois,[82] and the Motor City Rockers in Fraser, Michigan. According to Contratto, former U-M hockey standout Dave Debol, a St. Clair Shores native who went on to play for the Hartford Whalers, will be the teams head coach and director of hockey operations. As the latest franchise to join the Federal Hockey League, the team will make its home at Civic Arena on Stephens Road in St. Clair Shores where Miracle on Ice Olympian Mark Wells got his start. They will play host to second-place Watertown on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. The Thunderbirds lead the FHL in attendance averaging 2,192 for 28 games. 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