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| Federal Hockey League | |
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| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | [[2009[1]]] |
| Inaugural season | 2010–11 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country(ies) |  Canada United States
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| Most recent champion(s) | New Jersey Outlaws (1st title) |
| 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.[2]
The league has a salary cap of $5,050 per week. The roster is limited to 20 players for the first 6 games and 17 thereafter.[3]
During the 2010–11 season, the Broome County Barons relocated their operations to Cape Cod due to lack of fan support,[4][5] and Rome Frenzy suspended operations mid-season.[6]
In February 2011, the FHL announced for the 2011–12 season they would add new teams in northern Vermont and Illinois. The Green Mountain Rock Crushers (later changed their name to the Vermont Wild) will play at Green Mountain Arena in Morrisville, Vermont, and the Danville Dashers will play at David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, Illinois. In May 2011, the FHL announced an expansion team to Wayne, New Jersey, called the New Jersey Outlaws. In December 2011 the FHL announced the Delaware Federals would replace the Vermont Wild. They played their first game on December 16th, 2011 against Cape Cod.
The Brooklyn Aviators will relocate to Dayton, Ohio and will play at the Hara Arena for the 2012-13 season.1 They will replace the Dayton Gems of the Central Hockey League who ceased operations.
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The league has eight teams based in Illinois, New England, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, and Ohio.[7] 2012-13
| Team | Founded | Home arena | Capacity | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwesasne Warriors | 2010 | A`nowara`ko:wa Arena | 2,510 | Akwesasne, Ontario |
| Cape Cod Bluefins | 2010 | Hyannis Youth and Community Center | 2,250 | Barnstable, Massachusetts |
| Danbury Whalers | 2010 | Danbury Ice Arena | 2,212 | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Danville Dashers | 2011 | David S. Palmer Arena | 2,350 | Danville, Illinois |
| New Jersey Outlaws | 2011 | Capital One Bank Ice Vault Arena | 1,850 | Wayne, New Jersey |
| Thousand Islands Privateers | 2010 | Bonnie Castle Recreation Center | 3,200 | Alexandria Bay, New York |
| Dayton Devils | 2010 | Hara Arena | 5,500 | Dayton, Ohio |
Year-by-yearEdit
| Year | Teams | Expansion | Dissolved | Relocated | Name changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | 6 | Akwesasne Warriors Broome County Barons Danbury Whalers New York Aviators Rome Frenzy Thousand Islands Privateers | Broome County Barons → Cape Cod Bluefins | ||
| 2011–12 | 8 | Danville Dashers New Jersey Outlaws Vermont Wild | Rome Frenzy | Vermont Wild → Delaware Federals | Cape Cod Barons → Cape Cod Bluefins New York Aviators → Brooklyn Aviators |
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ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Corporation. Mississippi Secretary of State. Archived from the original on October 14, 2011. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 FHL Fact Sheet. Federal Hockey League. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
- ↑ FHL Frequently Asked Questions. Federal Hockey League. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
- ↑ Lindsay, Joy. "Barons Leave Broome County", December 17, 2010. Retrieved on October 14, 2011. Archived from the original on October 14, 2011.
- ↑ Cape Cod has a hockey team!. Cape Cod Today (January 1, 2011). Archived from the original on October 14, 2011. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
- ↑ Pitarresi, John. "Frenzy season ends; team might leave Rome", February 9, 2010. Retrieved on October 14, 2011. Archived from the original on October 14, 2011. The Federal Hockey League has announced a press conference set for May 30th at 2pm at Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio about a new franchise. Hara Arena is the former home of the Dayton Gems of the Central Hockey League.
- ↑ Federal Hockey League (FHL). OurSports Central. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
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| Federal Hockey League | |
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| Teams | Akwesasne Warriors • Brooklyn Aviators • Cape Cod Bluefins • Danbury Whalers • Danville Dashers • New Jersey Outlaws • Thousand Islands Privateers • Vermont Wild |
| Arenas | A`nowara`ko:wa Arena (Akwesasne) • Aviator Sports and Recreation (Brooklyn) • Bonnie Castle Recreation Center (Thousand Islands) • Capital One Bank Ice Vault Arena (New Jersey) • Danbury Ice Arena (Danbury) • David S. Palmer Arena (Danville) • Green Mountain Arena (Vermont) • Hyannis Youth and Community Center (Cape Cod) |
| Seasons | 2010–11 • 2011–12 |
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