Zawyer Sports, owner of the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) and Minor League Baseball’s Fort Myers Miracle, has unveiled a management team to oversee both clubs. (more…)
Archive | Minor League/Juniors
Palm Springs Arena Report on Traffic, Parking Released
As part of the ongoing planning process for a new Palm Springs arena, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has released a report on how the venue could affect parking and traffic in the area. (more…)
New for 2019: Heritage Bank Center
The former U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati has officially become Heritage Bank Center, the result of a new naming-rights deal announced Monday. (more…)
Stockton Heat Seek Lease Extension
With its current agreement approaching its expiration, the Stockton Heat (AHL) is seeking a short-term lease extension that could lay the groundwork for a long-term pact. (more…)
L.C. Walker Arena to Become Mercy Health Arena
L.C. Walker Arena, home of hockey’s Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL), will be renamed Mercy Health Arena. This announcement comes as Mercy Health signs a letter of intent with the City of Muskegon to become the venue’s naming-rights partner. (more…)
Stockton Heat’s Future in Question
Questions are surrounding the future of hockey’s Stockton Heat (AHL), as neither the team nor city has clarified the club’s status beyond the 2019-20 season. (more…)
Art Clarkson, Birmingham Bulls Founder, Dies at Age 78
Art Clarkson, founder of hockey’s Birmingham Bulls and former owner of baseball’s Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), passed away Monday at the age of 78. (more…)
Andlauer Floats Up to C$30M for Proposed Hamilton Bulldogs Arena
Team owner Michael Andlauer has pledged to contribute up to C$30 million for a proposed Hamilton Bulldogs arena, but city officials have not made any decisions on the plan. (more…)
AHL Strikes Video Review Partnership With Sporfie
The AHL and Sporfie have formed a three-year video review partnership, making Sporfie the official provider of the league’s in-game video review system. (more…)
Palm Springs AHL Expansion Team Approved for 2021-22 Season
The American Hockey League (AHL) has awarded a Palm Springs expansion franchise to NHL Seattle and Oak View Group (OVG), with plans for a 2021 launch. (more…)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Extension Finalized
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) lease extension for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza was finalized this week, committing the team to the venue for another 10 years. (more…)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Extension Set to be Finalized
After being unveiled this spring, a 10-year Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) lease extension for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is on the verge of being official. (more…)
