Bloomington Bison are an upcoming American minor league ice hockey team based in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in the ECHL in 2024-25. NHL and AHL affiliations are yet to be announced.
Bloomington Bison | |
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City | Bloomington, Illinois |
League | ECHL |
Conference | Western |
Division | Central |
Founded | January 16, 2024 |
Home arena | Grossinger Motors Arena |
Owner(s) | Hallett Sports and Entertainment |
Website | https://bloomingtonbisonhockey.com/ |
Franchise history | |
2024–present | Bloomington Bison |
Current season |
History edit
On January 16, 2024, the ECHL awarded an expansion team to the city of Bloomington, Illinois.[1][2][3] The ownership group consists of Jim Hallett of Hallett Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Indy Fuel. The club will play in Grossinger Motors Arena located in Bloomington, Illinois.
References edit
- ^ "ECHL approves Expansion Membership for Bloomington, Illinois". Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Pro hockey approved to play in Bloomington". Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Bloomington lands a new pro hockey team". Retrieved January 16, 2024.