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 |
| Affiliates | New York Rangers (NHL) Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) |
| Website | https://bloomingtonbisonhockey.com/ |
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| 2024–present | Bloomington Bison |
 Current season | |
Bloomington Bison are an upcoming American minor league ice hockey team based in Bloomington, Illinois. They are the ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the Hartford Wolf Pack. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in the ECHL in 2024-25.
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. On May 30, it was announced that a five year affiliation with the New York Rangers had been agreed on. In addition, the team introduced Phillip Barski as the Bison’s Head Coach and General Manager.
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.
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