Motor 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]

Motor City Rockers
CityFraser, Michigan
LeagueFederal Prospects Hockey League
DivisionContinental
Founded2020
Home arenaFraser Hockeyland
General managerNick Field
Head coachGordie Brown
WebsiteMotor City Rockers
Franchise history
2022–Motor City Rockers

History

On July 16, 2020, a new FPHL team led by team president Adam Stio was approved to play at Fraser Hockeyland for the 2020–21 season.[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, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed their launch.[1]

In September 2022, the Rockers named Gordie Brown as their head coach.[8] On October 13, 2022, the Rockers played their inaugural game at the 3,400 seat Big Boy Arena with a new general manager, Nick Field.[1][3]

References
  1. 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. Adzima, Mike (2022-05-04). "Pointers help bring pro hockey back to Big Boy Arena". Grosse Pointe News. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  3. Szczepaniak, Jonathan (2022-10-21). "Motor City Rockers start inaugural season in Fraser". C&G Newspapers. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. 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. "News: Rockers Announce Gordie Brown as Head Coach - Motor City Rockers". www.mcrockershockey.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.


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