Monroe Moccasins (FPHL)
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| City | Monroe, Louisiana |
| League | Federal Prospects Hockey League |
| Division | Continental |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home arena | Monroe Civic Center |
| Colors | Claret, Chamoisee, Cafe Noir, Black |
| Owner(s) | Perkin Hockey Group |
| President | Parker Moskal |
| Website | moccasinshockey.com |
The Monroe Moccasins are an upcoming professional ice hockey team based in Monroe, Louisiana. They will play at the Monroe Civic Center and are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their inaugural season will be the 2024–25 season.[1] The franchise is named after the original Monroe Moccasins who played in the Western Professional Hockey League from 1997 to 2001.
History
[edit]The Moccasins were announced on June 5, 2024, during a press conference held at the Monroe Civic Center. The team is owned by Perkin Hockey Group, led by New Orleans-based businessman Nicolas Perkin and Managing Partner Parker Moskal.[2][3] The team named their president and Managing Partner, Parker Moskal, a veteran of over 100 FPHL games. Moskal announced the first signings for the team, forwards Marquis Grant-Mentis and Kyle Stevens.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "News: The FPHL Welcomes The Monroe Moccasins - Federal Prospects Hockey League". www.federalhockey.com. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Parker, Zach (2024-06-05). "Monroe Moccasins return to Civic Center arena in October". Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ^ Group, Perkin Hockey (2024-06-05). "Perkin Hockey Group Announces Monroe Moccasins FPHL Professional Hockey Team". ACCESSWIRE Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Murray, Megan; Dietrich, Aaron; Witt, Clay (2024-06-06). "Hockey is Back on the Bayou: Monroe Moccasins make its return". Retrieved 2024-06-08.