The Midwest Hockey League (MWHL) was a short-lived proposed low level minor pro hockey league that was scheduled to begin play in the 2009–2010 season. The league administrative office was located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
.png) Midwest Hockey League logo | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Country |  United States |
| Official website | www.themwhl.com |
League history
editOn August 10, 2009, the MWHL announced a merger with the All American Hockey League, absorbing the MWHL's Madison Ice Muskies as well as key MWHL personnel. The merged leagues operate under the AAHL name.[1]
2009–10 teams
editThe league was in the process of determining teams for the 2009–2010 season when the merger took place.
| Team | Founded | Home arena | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | 2009 | McMillen Ice Arena | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Madison Ice Muskies | 2009 | Hartmeyer Ice Arena (1,800) | Madison, Wisconsin |
Teams year by year
edit| Year | Teams | Expansion | Defunct | Suspended | Return from Hiatus | Relocated | Name Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | Evansville IceMen, Motor City Gamblers, Indianapolis Trax, Chicago Bulldogs from DAHL, Louisville Chill, Columbus Rage, Michigan Stars |
Evansville IceMen to AAHL, Motor City Gamblers to AAHL, Indianapolis Trax, Chicago Bulldogs to DAHL, |
Louisville Chill to St. Louis Chill | |||
| 2009 | 2 | Madison Ice Muskies, Fort Wayne |
Madison Ice Muskies to AAHL, Fort Wayne |
References
edit- ^ "Wayback Machine". 2011-07-16. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2021-05-07.