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Monroe Moccasins (FPHL)

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Monroe Moccasins
CityMonroe, Louisiana
LeagueFederal Prospects Hockey League
DivisionContinental
Founded2024
Home arenaMonroe Civic Center
ColorsClaret, Chamoisee, Cafe Noir, Black
       
Owner(s)Perkin Hockey Group
PresidentParker Moskal
Head coachJustin "Mo" Levac
Websitemoccasinshockey.com

The Monroe Moccasins are a professional ice hockey team based in Monroe, Louisiana. They play at the Monroe Civic Center and are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Their inaugural season is the 2024–25 season.[1] The franchise is named after the original Monroe Moccasins who played in the Western Professional Hockey League from 1997 to 2001.

History

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The Moccasins were announced on June 5, 2024, during a press conference held at the Monroe Civic Center. The team is owned by Perkin Hockey Group, led by New Orleans–based businessman Nicolas Perkin and Managing Partner Parker Moskal.[2][3] The team named their president and Managing Partner, Parker Moskal, a veteran of over 100 FPHL games. Moskal announced the first signings for the team, forwards Marquis Grant-Mentis and Kyle Stevens.[1][4] They played their first game on October 11, 2024, against the Athens Rock Lobsters, losing 7–2. Brad Reitter scored the first goal in the franchise's history.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "News: The FPHL Welcomes The Monroe Moccasins - Federal Prospects Hockey League". www.federalhockey.com. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ^ Parker, Zach (2024-06-05). "Monroe Moccasins return to Civic Center arena in October". Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  3. ^ "Perkin Hockey Group Announces Monroe Moccasins FPHL Professional Hockey Team". ACCESSWIRE Newsroom. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  4. ^ Murray, Megan; Dietrich, Aaron; Witt, Clay (2024-06-06). "Hockey is Back on the Bayou: Monroe Moccasins make its return". Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  5. ^ "Stats - Federal Prospects Hockey League". www.federalhockey.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
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