TEMPE, AZ – The Central Hockey League announced this week that two alumni of the league have been named to positions in the American Hockey League. Mark French, former Wichita Thunder head coach, has been named as the … Continue reading
Category Archives: CHL
Hoffman assumes new role in CHL
TEMPE, AZ – Amid the problems of the last week or so, the Central Hockey League announced some good news, elevating one of its own to the position of Director of Operations. Bob Hoffman, Director of Communications for the CHL … Continue reading
Mudbugs survive turmoil in the CHL
BOSSIER CITY, La – While franchises in New Mexico (Scorpions), Colorado (Rage) and Oklahoma (Blazers) have seemingly pulled the plug, the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs were taken off life support and will survive in a global economy that is unfriendly to minor league hockey teams. The Mudbugs … Continue reading
Players, fans react to the loss of the Oklahoma City Blazers
OKLAHOMA CITY , Oklahoma — Once again, the Oklahoma City Blazers led the Central Hockey League in attendance during the 2008-09 season. In fact, the Blazers have always led in attendance and their fans have been passionate supporters of the … Continue reading
OKC Blazers cease operations
BREAKING NEWS OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla – Pro Hockey News has learned that the Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central Hockey League have ceased operations. Independent sources have reported that the Blazers have not renewed their lease with the Ford Center. … Continue reading
Sword falls on Scorpions
RIO RANCHO, NM – After months of efforts to salvage the franchise, Dave Ellett, principal owner of the New Mexico Scorpions of the Central Hockey League, was forced to cease operations. The rumors of the club’s demise began … Continue reading