Motor City Rockers
CityFraser, Michigan
LeagueFederal Prospects Hockey League
DivisionEmpire
Founded2020
Home arenaBig Boy Arena
General managerNick Field
Head coachGordie Brown
WebsiteMotor City Rockers
Franchise history
2022–presentMotor City Rockers

The Motor City Rockers are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Fraser, Michigan.[1] The team is the tenth to join the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL).[1][2] After experiencing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rockers played their first game on October 13, 2022.[1][3]

History

On July 16, 2020, a new FPHL team led by team president Adam Stio was approved to play at the 3,400 seat Fraser Hockeyland for the 2020–21 season.[1][4][5] On August 11, 2020, the Motor City Rockers were announced by Stio. At this event, Stio also introduced the team's first head coach, Kahlil Thomas.[6] Thomas never coached a game for the Rockers.

The team's first transactions were acquiring Ryan Alves and Tim Santopaolo from the Columbus River Dragons via a trade.[4][7] The Rockers were originally scheduled to play in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled their launch.[1]

On April, 29, 2022, general manager Nick Field announced that the Rockers were being revived. The team was allowed to choose twelve athletes from other teams in the Federal Prospects League.[1][2][8] In September 2022, the Rockers named Gordie Brown as their head coach.[9] On October 13, 2022, the Rockers played their inaugural game in Fraser, Michigan.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g DeVito, Lee (2022-04-29). "After delays, new metro Detroit pro hockey team Motor City Rockers ready to play in Macomb County". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  2. ^ a b Adzima, Mike (2022-05-04). "Pointers help bring pro hockey back to Big Boy Arena". Grosse Pointe News. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  3. ^ a b Szczepaniak, Jonathan (2022-10-21). "Motor City Rockers start inaugural season in Fraser". C&G Newspapers. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. ^ a b Pohly, George (2020-08-20). "Coach of FPHL franchise promises 'hard-working team' at Fraser Hockeyland". The Oakland Press. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  5. ^ "FPHL adds Fraser, Michigan as tenth team". Pro Hockey News. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  6. ^ Pohly, George (2020-08-11). "Motor City Rockers preparing for debut at Fraser Hockeyland". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  7. ^ "Introducing the newest FPHL team: the Motor City Rockers". Bus League Hockey. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  8. ^ Szczepaniak, Jonathan (2022-06-21). "Rockers revived for 2022 Federal Prospects hockey League". C & G Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  9. ^ "News: Rockers Announce Gordie Brown as Head Coach - Motor City Rockers". www.mcrockershockey.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.

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