Ice hockey team in Bloomington, Illinois
| Bloomington Bison |
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| City | Bloomington, Illinois |
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| League | ECHL |
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| Conference | Western |
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| Division | Central |
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| Founded | January 16, 2024 (2024-01-16) |
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| Home arena | Grossinger Motors Arena |
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| Owner(s) | Hallett Sports and Entertainment |
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| Website | https://bloomingtonbisonhockey.com/ |
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| Franchise history |
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| 2024–present | Bloomington Bison |
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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
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
- ^ "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.
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ECHL (2023–24)
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Current season
