Bloomington Bison
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 |
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.
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.