Wikipedia - Quad City Storm
The Quad City Storm is a professional minor league hockey team to begin play in the 2018–19 season as a member of the SPHL. The team is based in the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa, with home games at the Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, Illinois. The team replaced the ECHL's Quad City Mallards after the ownership ceased operations of the team in 2018. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Storm was one of several SPHL teams to not participate in the 2020–21 season.
History
In 2018, the Quad City Mallards' owner Jordan Melville stated he was folding the team after losing about US$4 million since he became the sole owner in 2013. On May 24, 2018, local ownership consisting of Ryan Mosley and John Dawson obtained a franchise in the Southern Professional Hockey League to replace the Mallards at the TaxSlayer Center for the 2018–19 season by purchasing the franchise rights of the defunct Louisiana IceGators. Former original Mallards' owner Howard Cornfield was brought on as a consultant. The team hired longtime SPHL player Dave Pszenyczny as their inaugural head coach. As the Mallards name was unavailable due to the ECHL retaining the trademark, the new team held a name-the-team contest with new name announced as the Quad City Storm on June 21.
The Quad City Storm is known for their fast-paced and physical style of play, captivating fans with their skill and determination on the ice. The team is made up of talented and dedicated athletes who bring a high level of energy and excitement to every game.
With a strong fan base and a commitment to community involvement, the Quad City Storm has become a beloved and respected team in the SPHL. Whether they are battling it out on the ice or giving back to the community through charitable initiatives, the Quad City Storm is a team that embodies the spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.