| Elmira River Sharks | |
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| City: | Elmira, New York |
|---|---|
| League: | Federal Prospects Hockey League |
| Founded: | 2023 |
| Home Arena: | First Arena |
| Franchise history | |
| 2023–2024: | Elmira River Sharks |
| : | Hudson Valley Venom |
The Elmira River Sharks are a minor professional ice hockey team located in Elmira, New York, and play in the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their home games are played at First Arena.
On May 12, 2023 the management of the First Arena in Elmira, New York sent notification to the Elmira Mammoth that their lease was being terminated.[1] By May 26th, the team decided not to contest the decision.[2] A replacement team for the Elmira market announced on June 19th.[3] On July 8, 2023 the team was announced as being named the Elmira River Sharks.[4]
On May 1, 2024 the junior level North American Hockey League announced the addition of the Elmira Aviators to beging play in the East Division with the 2024-25 season. The team will be based out of the First Arena in Elmira, New York.[5] This called into question the future of the Elmira River Sharks beyond the 2023-24 season. On May 16, 2024 it was annouced that the franchise was sold and would be relocating to another city in New York State for the 2024-25 season.[6]
On May 20, 2024 it was announced that the Elmira River Sharks was sold to the owner of the semi-pro Hudson Valley Vipers. The team will be renamed the Hudson Valley Venom and play their games out of the 3,200 seat McCann Ice Arena in Poughkeepsie, New York.[7]
Logos[]
As of July 10, 2023 the league's website shows two different logos. The announcement of the team name new article displays a shark with head facing right with Elmira River Sharks behind it in an open design which is also used on the team's Facebook page; while the schedule section displays a left facing shark with a round crest style background with the team's nickname surrounding it
Season by Season Record[]
| Team | GP | W | L | OW | SW | OL | GF | GA | Pts | Finsh | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 56 | 18 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 189 | 259 | 60 | 5th Empire | Did not qualify |
References[]
- ↑ https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/steve-donner-responds-to-recent-headlines/n-5962079
- ↑ https://www.weny.com/story/48974312/mammoth-sports-and-entertainment-to-surrender-first-arena
- ↑ https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/elmira-announces-coaching-staff/n-5977524
- ↑ https://www.federalhockey.com/news/elmira-welcomes-the-river-sharks
- ↑ https://nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=38750
- ↑ https://www.elmirariversharks.com/news/thank-you-fans
- ↑ https://www.federalhockey.com/news/hudson-valley-venom-to-join-federal-prospects-hock