HUNTSVILLE, AL - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced today that the annual Board of Governors meeting will be held at Isle Casino and Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi from June 14-16.

The owners and management from each of the league's seven teams will be on hand for discussions related to the league's operation. SPHL Commissioner Jim Combs says "The Mississippi Gulf Coast has so much to offer in terms of tourism and we look forward to showcasing the area to our league's Board of Governors."

On May 7, 2009, Coast Hockey, LLC of Biloxi announced that they will play in the SPHL beginning in October 2009. This was followed by the announcement that the Louisiana IceGators will begin play this season in Lafayette, LA.

These teams join the current SPHL members in Columbus, Fayetteville, Huntsville, Knoxville, Twin Cities. Hockey fans can visit www.nameourteam.com to suggest a team name for the new SPHL team in Biloxi.

Jim Combs SPHL Commissioner Jcombs@thesphl.com


SPHL Press