Federal Prospects Hockey League
| File:Fhllogo.jpg Federal Hockey League | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009[1] |
| First season | 2010–11 |
| Commissioner | Don Kirnan |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country |  Canada United States |
| Official website | www.thefhl.net |
The Federal Hockey League (FHL) is a professional ice hockey league with teams in the Northeastern United States and Ontario.[2] The FHL began operations in November 2010. Don Kirnan serves as the league's first commissioner.[3]
As of December 2010[update] the league has a salary cap of $5050 per week. The roster is limited to 20 players for the first 6 games and 17 thereafter[4].
The Broome County Barons relocated their operations due to lack of fan support to Cape Code[5] and Rome Frenzy suspended operations mid-season [6].
In February 2011, the FHL announced for the 2011-2012 season they would add new teams in northern Vermont and Illinois. As of March 1st, 2011 the two new teams have been announced. One is called the Green Mountain Rock Crushers who play at the Ice Haus Arena at Jay Peak in Jay, VT and the other one is Team Illinois who will play in Danville, Illinois.
2010-11 teams
The league has announced six teams for the 2010-11 season based in Ontario, New York and Connecticut[2].
| Team | Founded | Home Arena | Capacity | City | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwesasne Warriors | 2010 | A`nowara`ko:wa Arena | 3,000 | Akwesasne, Ontario | Basem Awwad |
| Cape Cod Barons | 2010 | Hyannis Youth and Community Center | 1,500 | Yarmouth, Massachusetts | Norm Snyder[7] & Don Kirnan [8] |
| Danbury Whalers | 2010 | Danbury Ice Arena | 2,212 | Danbury, Connecticut | Danbury Whalers LLC |
| New York Aviators | 2009 | Aviator Sports and Recreation | 2,500 | Brooklyn, New York | Aviator Sports [9] |
| Rome Frenzy | 2010 | John F. Kennedy Civic Arena | 1,200 | Rome, New York | Brian J. Hall[10] |
| Thousand Islands Privateers | 2010 | Bonnie Castle Recreation Center | 3,500 | Alexandria Bay, New York | Nicole Kirnan[11] |
Future teams
The league has announced two expansion teams for the 2011-2012 season. This brings the league to a total of eight clubs, provided each team from last year continues to operate. Green Mountain Rock Crushers, who will call the Ice Haus Arena at Jay Peak Resort, seating capicity of 400 home and team located in Danville, Illinois will be owned by Barry Soskin[12]
Teams Year by Year
| Year | Teams | Expansion | Defunct | Suspended | Return from Hiatus | Relocated | Name Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | Akwesasne Warriors, Broome County Barons, Danbury Whalers, New York Aviators, Rome Frenzy, Thousand Islands Privateers, |
Rome Frenzy | Broome County Barons --> Cape Cod Barons | |||
| 2010 | 8 | Green Mountain Rock Crushers, Danville, Illinois |
See also
References
- ^ https://business.sos.state.ms.us/corp/soskb/Corp.asp?511259
- ^ a b The Federal Hockey League is launched
- ^ Media Conference Call to Announce Formation of Federal Hockey League
- ^ http://thefederalhockeyleague.pointstreaksites.com/view/thefederalhockeyleague/fhl-info/fhl-faq-s Federal Hockey League FAQ's
- ^ Barons leave Broome County
- ^ http://www.thehockeycraze.com/home/2011/2/6/rome-frenzy-call-it-quits-the-fall-of-the-rome-frenzy-empire.html
- ^ http://romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20100317-141151
- ^ http://www.prohockeynews.com/hockey/publish/singlea/FHL_brings_pro_hockey_to_Green_Mountains.shtml
- ^ http://appext9.dos.state.ny.us/corp_public/CORPSEARCH.ENTITY_INFORMATION?p_nameid=3811808&p_corpid=3816754&p_entity_name=HOCK&p_name_type=%25&p_search_type=PARTIAL&p_srch_results_page=2
- ^ http://appext9.dos.state.ny.us/corp_public/CORPSEARCH.ENTITY_INFORMATION?p_nameid=3890342&p_corpid=3897472&p_entity_name=HOCK&p_name_type=%25&p_search_type=PARTIAL&p_srch_results_page=4
- ^ http://appext9.dos.state.ny.us/corp_public/CORPSEARCH.ENTITY_INFORMATION?p_nameid=3890975&p_corpid=3898110&p_entity_name=HOCK&p_name_type=%25&p_search_type=PARTIAL&p_srch_results_page=1
- ^ http://www.standard-freeholder.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3007122