A quality organization jumps to the IBL

[BreakersFan]

Good news for the IBL: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports/story/133424.html

[Shootmaster_44]

So who's in for next season?

I have:
Akron Energy
Arizona Lightning
Bellingham Slam
Dayton Jets
Edmonton Sled Dawgz
Lansing Capitals
Washington, D.C.

[BreakersFan]

So who's in for next season?

I have:
Akron Energy
Arizona Lightning
Bellingham Slam
Dayton Jets
Edmonton Sled Dawgz
Lansing Capitals
Washington, D.C.

The league loses 2-4 teams each year. This year there were 23 before Tri Valley folded.

I would expect that at least 20 will return in 2008 plus at least Akron, Bellingham, Edmonton, and Lansing.

[besl]

Any idea which teams won't return? Out west it seems like the shakiest teams were Phoenix and Las Vegas. Lewis County didn't seem to be in very good shape based on a story in the Everett Herald when the Explosion played them, but they did make all their games. Also from what I understand Seattle was running low on funds as the season went on... I guess playing almost all road games takes it toll.

[Shootmaster_44]

Looks like Edmonton is officially in. I'm glad to see them drop the Sled Dawgz name and become the Chill. It also looks like the ownership group is the same company, but the front man has changed after the fiasco with the Saskatoon team. I wonder if the Saskatoon team may still come back, since I had written the Sled Dawgz off long ago as well.