SPHL Summer League Meeting

Representatives from all seven teams met in Biloxi, MS for the annual Southern Professional Hockey League summer league meeting.
SPHL Commissioner, Jim Combs has announced 3 additional teams to their line-up for the 2009-2010 season. Pensacola, Lafayette and Biloxi will be joining veteran teams Columbus, Huntsville, Fayetteville and Knoxville to begin regular season in late October 2009. Representatives from Twin Cities were also present to request a one year suspension and give an encouraging update on their current search for a new location.



Newly appointed Chairman of the Board, Mike Murray responds to this years meeting with enthusiasm for the future of the league. “With the addition of the likes of Tim Kerr, Brent Sepergia, Steffon Walby and Todd Gordon, I see our league developing into a much higher standard of play. All teams returning teams will need to work harder and play stronger to compete with these seasoned veterans.”



Newly appointed Vice Chairman, Tim Kerr also leaves the meeting encouraged about his future in the SPHL. “The SPHL has a proven record for success within their markets. I’m looking forward to developing a new team and our fans obviously approve by already getting us half way to our goal of selling over 600 season tickets to date.”



Commissioner Jim Combs says, “The SPHL is a good mix in location, hockey experience and professionalism. The SPHL is a strong, viable league within the Southeast and opens the door for the opportunity for others within our footprint to consider.”



In addition to regular business discussions, the following items were also voted and approved.



- The regular season schedule will stay at 56 games and will be released after July 20th.

- Play off schedule will consist of 6 teams making it to the finals. Play-off schedule will be decided during the winter meetings.

- The league will continue testing a four-official system throughout the year and into the play-offs.

- The formation of a “Competition Committee” to routinely discuss rules of play through out the year.



Wrapping up the meeting were representatives from OT Sport, B2TV and Pointstreak.



For more information visit www.thesphl.com.