UHL gone, reborn (recycled?) as IHL
July 28, 2007
This time of year I try tracking down some of our favorite alumni to see what they’re up to. While looking for Brad Jones I discovered that the United Hockey League has renamed itself the International Hockey League. Obviously a move to grab the marketability that the former IHL once held. The league has also cut down to only 6 teams.
The International Hockey League (IHL) will begin its inaugural season of play in the fall of 2007 and will consist of six teams. The Bloomington PrairieThunder, the Flint Generals, the Fort Wayne Komets, the Kalamazoo Wings and the Muskegon Fury join the league after being member clubs of the UHL during the 2006-07 season. The sixth IHL team will call Port Huron, Michigan its home. Port Huron (Governors Frank Kinney and Robert Lahiff) and Flint (Governors Bob Perani and Ron Sanko) both had a recent ownership changes that were approved by the league.
One of the key focuses of the IHL Board of Governors and the League Office will be to make on- and off-ice changes for the 2007-08 season that will create a better experience for the fans. At the top of the list, will be an emphasis on strong ownership so that the fans can count on our member clubs being a long-term part of the IHL and on making the on-ice product much more physical and exciting.
As for Jonesy, he stayed on as VP of Hockey Operations.
Brad Jones, 41, is in his first season with the International Hockey League after spending four seasons with United Hockey League in a similar capacity as Vice President of Hockey Operations. He is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day hockey operations of the IHL, including player discipline and overseeing the on-ice officials.
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