Bloomington Bison
| Bloomington Bison | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.
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