Monroe Moccasins (FPHL)

Ice hockey team in Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe Moccasins

City| Monroe, Louisiana
League| Federal Prospects Hockey League
Division| Continental
Founded| 2024
Home arena| Monroe Civic Center
Colors| Claret, Chamoisee, Cafe Noir, Black

Owner(s)| Perkin Hockey Group
President| Parker Moskal
Head coach| Justin "Mo" Levac
Website| moccasinshockey.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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New Orleans Pelicans

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