Ownership of Mid-Atlantic Hockey League moves to consortium

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that the ownership and operation of the league has been assumed by a consortium of investors and MAHL team owners.  The shift in control and ownership is effective immediately.

Bob Langdon accepts role of Vice President of Hockey Operations for MAHL

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that Bob Langdon has accepted the role of Vice President of Hockey Operations for the MAHL.

Larry Debnar steps down as MAHL Director of Operations and Security

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that Larry Debnar, Director of Operations and Security for the MAHL has stepped down from the position.

2008 MAHL Rookie Draft Results

The 2008 MAHL Rookie Draft Results

South Shore Trades to move up in Round 2

South Shore and the Pittsburgh have made a draft day trade.

Pittsburgh Gets 1st Pick on 2008 Rookie Draft

2008 Rookie Draft order...#1 Pittsburgh, #2 Indiana, #3 Battle Creek, #4 Lake Erie, #5 Trenton, #6 Chelsea, #7 South Shore, #8 Detroit.

Vikings general manager gets the call

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League and the Lake Erie Vikings are proud to announce that Vikings general manager, Don Lewis, has accepted a position with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL.

Chelsea Tornadoes to host open player tryout August 23-24

CHELSEA, MI – The Chelsea Tornadoes of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today the scheduling of an open tryout on August 23 – 24, 2008. 

MAHL releases preliminary 2008 Rookie Draft information

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League released the initial schedule and process for the 2008-2009 MAHL Rookie Draft today.

“The MAHL and the member teams have had some great interest from players,” said Andrew Haines, MAHL president.  “The camps that have been conducted have been well attended and we have a great deal of excitement among the coaches as they evaluate and select players for their rosters.”

MAHL signs GameWear Team Sports as official team jersey supplier for 2008-2009

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that it has come to terms with Gamewear Team sports as the official and exclusive supplier of MAHL team jerseys for the upcoming season.

Gamewear Team Sports provides uniforms and jerseys for lacrosse, baseball, football, and basketball teams. 

Trenton Warriors name new bench boss, Jason Cirone

TRENTON, MI – The Trenton Warriors of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced the signing of their new head coach for the 2008-2009 MAHL season.

Mid-Atlantic Hockey League’s 1st Annual Rookie Tryout Camp nears sellout

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League recently announced the schedule for its 1st Annual MAHL Rookie Tryout and Draft for the 2008-2009 season for August 9th and 10th at Arctic Coliseum in Chelsea (Michigan), home of the MAHL Chelsea Tornadoes. Andrew Haines, MAHL president and founder, said today that the response to the Rookie Camp has been tremendous with only a few spots on the Camp roster remaining open.

MAHL seeks candidates for position of Director of Hockey Operations

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today it is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director of Hockey Operations. 

The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment to the MAHL and will become active upon the position being filled. 

EZ-TIXX announced as ticketing solutions provider to the MAHL

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that it has come to terms with EZ-TIXX as the official and exclusive ticketing solution for the MAHL and all member teams beginning in the 2008-2009 season. 

LeagueStat.com joins MAHL to provide game statistics and real time game reports

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that it has come to terms with the online scoring and statistical tracking system, LeagueStat.com. 

Francois Leroux accepts League Commissioner’s post of the MAHL

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that Francois Leroux has accepted the league’s offer to assume the position of League Commissioner.  Leroux will take over the position of Commissioner on August 1, 2008.
 
Andrew Haines, MAHL president, made the announcement form the league’s offices in Ohio.

MAHL announces Cascade Helmets as the official helmet provider to the league

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that it has come to terms with Cascade Hockey to be the official and exclusive supplier of helmets to the league’s players in the 2008-2009 season. 

Chelsea Tornadoes announce ownership group

CHELSEA, MI – The Chelsea Tornadoes of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today the sale of the team to Twisted Investments, LLC.  The sale and ownership of the Tornadoes was completed over the July 4th weekend and announced at the team’s offices in Chelsea. 

Representatives of Twisted Investments, LLC were on had for the announcement as well as Andrew Haines, president of the MAHL.

MAHL introduces Bob Langdon as League Referee-in-Chief

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that veteran referee Bob Langdon, has accepted the position of Referee-in-Chief for the upcoming 2008-2009 MAHL season.

Langdon, a veteran official of the National Hockey League, will immediately assume his new duties and begin organizing and recruiting linesmen and referees for the MAHL’s second season.

MAHL alum, Joey Olson, signs with Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League is pleased to report that league alum Joey Olson has signed with the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL.

Olson skated for the Mon Valley Thunder in the MAHL’s inaugural season and posted a strong performance over the 2007-2008 season. 

Chelsea Tornadoes hire veteran Chad Dameworth as new bench boss

CHELSEA, Mich – The Chelsea Tornadoes of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League are pleased to announce the hiring of veteran defenseman Chad Dameworth as their new head coach for the upcoming 2008-2009 MAHL season. 

Dameworth, a native of Marquette, Michigan and now resides in Novi, joins the Tornadoes after an 11-year career in professional hockey.  Dameworth began his professional career in 1995 in Cape Breton skating for the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate there. 

Dragons Announced as 2008/2009 Expansion Team

CANTON, OH – The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today the addition of the Detroit Dragons to the league for the upcoming 2008-2009 MAHL season. The Detroit Dragons will play in the Great Lakes Sports City arena in Fraser, Michigan. Great Lakes Sports City boasts a 3500 seating capacity with luxury boxes.