I believe their fans travel well, Contratto said. Owned by the city and managed by Iowa-based VenuWorks, Grossinger has a seating capacity of about 7,000 for hockey. The first game is scheduled for October 13, 2022, with the Motor City Rockers taking on the Port Huron Prowlers. [11], The New Jersey Outlaws won the FHL title by sweeping the Danbury Whalers in three games. He said hockey is the perfect product for a Bloomington-Normal market with a family-friendly, blue collar demographic. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) Stay up to date with the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. I dont want fighting to be the focus of our play, because finesse is so important. The schedule left room for the return of other teams. PublishedNovember 20, 2019 at 5:29 PM CST, Bloomington council OKs 17-building apartment plan; tackles vacant properties, Bloomington council OKs plan for waste disposal site, rejects proposal for D.C. lobbyist, Union for Bloomington police sergeants, lieutenants gets new contract with pay raises, Bloomington council OKs more than $28M in combined property tax levies; up 7% from last year, Bloomington seeks increase in property tax levies for city, library. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Nobody is going to make a ton of money in this league players or coaches but our team will provide fans a great product.. Contratto said his job with the new FHL team doesnt come with many frills. I believe theres certainly enough people around this area to fill this building, he said. They need to be upgraded.. Professional hockey is coming back to Elmira in a Mammoth way. Jack Eichels 5th goal of the playoffs at 18:22 of period number three, was the game winning & cup clinching goal. I certainly know there are hockey fans that will help fill this building. I know there was a big rivalry in the old days with the UHL. In the event another AHL team could come here you want the building ready, and in order to keep it ready youve got to use it, everything from the Zambonis to the ice-making system. The Magic were to play at the Rostraver Ice Garden in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. The City Council has approved plans, Doppke said. Theres no secondary players playing; it will be the front-line guys. A significant step up from beer leagues, it was founded in 2010 and has six active clubs: the Berlin River Drivers (New Hampshire), Brewster (N.Y.) Bulldogs, Danbury (Conn.) Titans, Danville (Ill.) Dashers, Dayton (Ohio) Demolition and Port Huron Prowlers, which swept Danbury to capture the 2015-16 Commissioners Cup championship in April. All the safety checks are in place and well start selling season tickets for next year already.. company and will place an early focus on reaching out to all current corporate partners and season ticket holders. The team will play at Civic Arena. By June, the FHL had been unable to establish a team in Vermont and included the Niagara Falls Nationals with the Dashers and Outlaws in an expansion draft. [88], On February 11, the league announced the start of a four-team season beginning of February 19 consisting of Carolina, Columbus, Elmira, and Port Huron, with Carolina playing all games on the road. The Dusters entered the AHL in 1977. If somebody wants to do something, Im not going to be involved but Id be supportive of it.. As someone who values experienced, knowledgeable, and award-winning journalists covering meaningful stories in central Illinois, please consider making a contribution. Rural Hall officials violated state law, audit finds. The city administration asked the team to only play a maximum of three Friday night games next season and repay all current debts prior to any lease being signed by the city but Dadds decided that the demands were unreasonable.[42]. The Delaware Thunder also withdrew while the Mentor Ice Breakers folded entirely. But by July 2011, the Nationals were gone and the Green Mountain Rock Crushers (which later changed its name to the Vermont Wild in September) were re-added to the schedule. It also doesnt hurt when fisticuffs happen on the ice, such as it did on Saturday night with three fights between the Thunderbirds and Dashers. People responded when we invested in advertising and promotion. We have other markets that were working on that geographically work very well for this area, said Kirnan. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. [25] However, on September 8, 2014, the league announced that the league would expand instead into North Adams, Massachusetts, with the Berkshire Battalion, citing the market to be a better fit. The average attendance of the SPHL is 3,208. On Dec. 1, it was announced Tadross Donner Sports and Entertainment LLC signed a five-year lease agreement with the IDA to take over management of First Arena. You can also reach him at alegare@gannett.com. [77] The Enforcers heavily contested the call, with team-leading scorer Ahmed Mahfouz verbally confronting the officials and leading to a physical altercation between head coach Brent Clarke and a linesman. The former Birmingham Brother Rice hockey star will instead be immersed in his new role as associate head coach and general manager of a new expansion minor league hockey team coming to St. Clair Shores this fall. Mahfouz then broke his stick over the goalpost and tossed it over the glass into the stands before leaving the ice. [37][38] The Stateline Whalers were announced as being owned by Barry Soskin, who also owns the Port Huron and Danville teams and formerly owned the Dayton Demonz. [31], On April 3, 2015, the Danbury Ice Arena announced that it did not want to renew its contract with the Danbury Whalers and gave them a notice to evict by April 17, leaving the last remaining team from the inaugural FHL season homeless. The Thunderbirds are in their first season in the Federal Hockey League. ADH's renewable 10-year lease will. The Breakers GM Doug Grahm and his team win their first of what may be multiple FHL cups! [19][20][21], The FHL awarded a new franchise to play in Southwest Pennsylvania to begin play in the 201415 season, named the Southwest Pennsylvania Magic. This will fit really well.. 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. [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. Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone. [26], During the previous season, a group of local investors worked to purchase the Watertown Privateers, owned by Don Kirnan. "When we even were sort of tweaking we might come back, we were having calls from agents and players," Donner said. An expansion team named the Binghamton Black Bears has agreed to terms with the league and the. [92] Watertown owner Andreas Johansson brought a team back to Binghamton after the relocation of the Binghamton Devils AHL franchise. [46], On December 23, the Dayton Demolition announced that it had postponed its December 26 game against Danbury due to "scheduling issues" with Hara Arena. Visions banks on Binghamton's Arena, but will public investment pay off for taxpayers? Brand also hopes the Annex could be upgraded with its lighting to make the experience for fans a lot better. Putting a best of three series between the Wolves and River Dragons. The FHL is a professional minor league organization with teams in the northeastern U.S. and the Midwest. [59][60] It was originally intended to be focused on players between the ages of 20 to 23 who had aged out of junior leagues. He played for the Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins from 1979 to 1988. "We picked a name that is bold," Donner said. Donner said it was a goal to have a nickname that tied into the region. The Federal Hockey League (FHL) is a professional ice hockey league with teams in the Northeastern United States and Midwestern United States. June 28, 2021. While he was an associate at a Kansas City law firm in the mid-1970s, Mr. Fehr helped represent the Major League Baseball Players Association in the Andy . Dagenais, who played 142 games for the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers, played two seasons for the Akwesasne Warriors amassing 107 goals and 197 points in 68 regular season games, and helped Akwesasne win the first Commissioner's Cup. Were going to call it what the fans want, because I think thats one of the things I really bring into the equation, he said. We were very fortunate to have someone like Andreas to be able to work with through the commissioner of the Federal League and come to terms on such very short notice on what we anticipate to be a very good experience here in the Arena.. Adult Basketball Registration Form (Winter Season Begins the week of January 15, 2023) Adult Basketball League Flyer Winter 2023. He featured in the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals with the North Stars and the 1988 Stanley Cup . [3], In its inaugural season, the league had a salary cap of $5,050 per week. According to the Federal League's website, average attendance for the 2019-20 season in what was then a 10-team league ranged from 3,077 in Elmira to 353 in Battle Creek, Michigan. In addition, Livesport.com provides live team statistics (number of shots on goal, shooting percentage, goalkeeper saves, penalties, power play/shorthanded goals . [10], In May 2012, it was announced that the Brooklyn Aviators were ceasing operations and that an expansion team was being added in Dayton, Ohio, the Dayton Demonz (originally announced as the Dayton Devils) at the Hara Arena. Our guys are not necessarily looking for a call-up where they have to fit into a set system, its a little more of a throwback to old-school hockey. Follow Andrew Legareon Twitter: @SGAndrewLegare. 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. On January 27, 2013, the first game in FHL history to be completed with no penalties was played between the New York Bluefins and the Danville Dashers at Palmer Arena in Danville, Illinois, a 74 Danville win officiated by referee Matt Spaeth. DOWNLOADS FHL League File JAN 3 2022 FHL League Excel DEC 20 2022 Hockey Update 01/11/2023 HK2021.zip DOWNLOADS FHL Rinks 2022-23 FHL Logos 2022-23 Older Batch of Player Pix 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 . Don Kirnan is the league's commissioner. OFFICIAL SITE OF THE FEDERAL PROSPECTS HOCKEY LEAGUE SINGLE A MINOR PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY Home Teams Stats Standings Game Center Tickets The FPHL News GAME RECAPS 2/26/23 Read More GAME RECAPS 2/25/23 Read More SERIES PREVIEW: PROWLERS VISIT EMPIRE'S BEST Read More GAME RECAPS 2/17/23 Read More GAME RECAPS 2/26/23 GAME RECAPS 2/25/23 If Im seeing a garbage product, youll be the first to hear about it, said Soskin. more families, as well as students, and "first-time"' visitors to a professional hockey game.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'oursportscentral_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_10',170,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Recent success stories have seen teams in Winston-Salem, Columbus (GA), and Elmira all average a, higher attendance in the FPHL, as opposed to the ECHL or SPHL, showing that fans, new and old, seem, to appreciate the product the FPHL puts out there, Commissioner Don Kirnan: "We are incredibly happy to be placing an expansion franchise in Binghamton. [41], On June 26, 2015, the owner of the Berkshire Battalion, Williams Dadds, announced that he intends to relocate the team from North Adams, Massachusetts, before the 201516 season after lease negotiations for the ice rink fell through. [50] In addition, the league expanded to St. Clair Shores, Michigan (Metro Detroit) with the new St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints, playing out of the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena.[51][52]. They would prefer it not be one year. The FPHL has shown substantial growth over the last few years, and recently teams in Carolina. Local ties: Former Birmingham Brother Rice captain and all-state selection who went on to play at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. [57] The new team replaces the recently folded Cornwall River Kings and is led by Mitch Gagne and Rodney Rivette. Help: FPHL live on Livesport.com. In May, the FHL announced an expansion team in Wayne, New Jersey, called the New Jersey Outlaws. The Wolves won the FHL championship in the playoffs over the Dashers in a five-game series. 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. Season tickets will stay the same, Brand said about pricing for next season. But first, Winston-Salem officials are documenting its history. I think this is win, win, win and win.. I have followed the different hockey teams that have been here; I know some of the former owners and how they ran the team prior, said Soskin. The first game is scheduled for October 13, 2022, with the Motor City Rockers taking on the Port Huron Prowlers. Sports & recreation. I dont know. Syracuse, NY The FPHL announces the 2022-2023 schedule. Theyre (the FPHL) looking to expand their league and they view this building and this community as a way to reach their goals, Marion said. "We think long term it's a recipe for success.". Federal Prospects Hockey League Statistics, Federal Prospects Hockey League message board. Their total attendance has a chance to reach close to 60,000, something Brand said exceeded his expectations. The Black Bears just completed their first season and FPHL Commissioner Don Kirnan saidthe franchise sawa 20% increase in attendance over the city's previous American Hockey League team. Professional hockey will reappear in Binghamton for the 2021-22 season, albeit not at the level Southern Tier faithful has fancied for decades. But I cant jump the gun., Lets just say its tied into the existing St. Clair Shores name, he said. "I think we'll field a very competitive team. There are three expansion teams the league is looking at right now but thats about all I can say.. That will create the atmosphere we want to create. 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. The team's majority owner is Andreas Johansson, who also owns the. It was a deal sealedexpeditiouslyby Broome County officials following mid-April disclosure that the New Jersey Devils would shift their American Hockey League affiliate out of Binghamton effective the 2021-22 season. We still have room for an enforcer, its a physical style of play. I took a look at some of the current hometowns for the FHL and created the top three most ideal areas for an expansion team based off potential popularity, geographical . There will definitely be a hockey team here next year and right now we are in the Federal Hockey League, Brand said. The Dayton expansion draft and the Brooklyn player dispersal draft were both held on June 15.[12]. The defending champion Carolina Thunderbirds will face the Danbury Hat Tricks on Jan. 3 and 4, while the Danville Dashers and Port Huron will square off March 21. Fast-forward to 2020-21 and the long-form of the acronym was dropped due to growth beyond the East Coast, making way for the ECHL that exists today. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Copyright 2023 Federal Prospects Hockey League. [81], The league announced two expansion teams: an unnamed team in Bloomington, Illinois,[82] and the Motor City Rockers in Fraser, Michigan. "Here in the FPHL we'll build a team the community can rally behind, get to know, be active in the community," Donner said. Puntureri later stated that he believed he would be banned for life, which turned out to be correct; as he has yet to play another game in the league. Donner said the search has started for a head coach, who will likely also serve as general manager. Manage Settings We are looking at some festive lighting., jdell@wsjournal.com (336) 727-4081 @johndellWSJ. Hockey expansion Who: Brandon Contratto, associate head coach and general manager of soon-to-be named Federal Hockey League expansion team in St. Clair Shores. [14] This venture was unsuccessful as the team folded on January 21, 2013, only to be resurrected by the league as the Pennsylvania Blues, a travel team that played four road games to fill in other teams' home schedules for the remainder of the season. I support the idea that if something comes to the Arena in the way of hockey in the interim here, Id be supportive of it, keep the rink going and keep it AHL-ready, he said Tuesday. Soskins other FPHL franchises are located in Winston-Salem, N.C., and Danville. This roster is loaded and most of the players are in their prime! "', The new ownership group are currently working to transition former Devils' employees to join the new. When I first came across this opportunity, I knew it, was something that we had to jump on right away, and we could not be more thrilled"', continued, One large benefit to fans in Broome County are the lower ticket prices, with season tickets starting from, as low as $10 per game, and single tickets will be priced very competitively too, in an effort to attract. Officials managed to get the situation under control thanks to the arrival of local police. The deadline for fans to join the team's Inside Edge Club, freeze season ticket pricing for the 21-22 season and be eligible for the members-only pre-sale for tickets in the 20-21 season was changed to December 16th. [54] Without finding new ownership, Bennett decided to suspend Bulldogs operations on July 14, 2016.[55]. The playoffs were not held in 2020 and the Commissioner's Cup was not awarded as the league championship in 2021 due to a limited season, instead they awarded the Ignite Cup. fast, physical, and hard-hitting, but with plenty of skill as well. Wythe County announced Monday it will lease the 5,330-seat, 90,000-square foot Appalachian Exposition (Apex) Center at Exit 77 to Apex Drive Holdings, LLC (ADH). For female-pattern hair loss, see. The FHL is tough hockey with a blue-collar attitude. The Danbury Whalers were officially considered to be on hiatus for the season by the FHL, but gave up their naming and territorial rights to Brewster. Who: Brandon Contratto, associate head coach and general manager of soon-to-be named Federal Hockey League expansion team in St. Clair Shores. The league currently uses the Action! Dayton Demonz forward Ahmed Mahfouz led the league in scoring and was the league's Most Valuable Player. It makes sense for it (St. Clair Shores) to host a pro team.. The Danville Dashers finished in third followed by the Danbury Whalers who finished in fourth. he has been tapped to lead the charge in an expansion city for the 2018-19 season. A note to Global Affairs Canada employees earlier Monday said the government is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices because the app may leave users vulnerable to cyber attacks . On Wednesday, the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) and Carousel Sports, LLC announced an expansion team, the Binghamton Black Bears, will become the league's newest team and play its home games at the Arena. The 2021 National Hockey League Expansion Draft will take place on July 21, when the brand new Seattle Kraken franchise will select 30 players. success we have seen in all these new markets"', said Andreas Johansson. Two Things: A family tragedy made worse; tax dollars at work in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. 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