Uhl Now The Ihl

[iceman]

Does anyone know what was the reason(s) why the uhl folded and started the ihl? just wondering if anyone had some info about it.

[tops804]

Really it didn't fold, much more it was reformed. The UHL had lost most of its
teams (Primarily in the Central and Northeastern United States) due to low
interest or moving to other leagues.

The league decided to focus its interest back in the Northern tier of the
Midwest. The rebranding pays homage to the days of the old IHL, whose
primary locales were in Michigan, Indiana, Ontario and Ohio.

[rams80]

I was going to say tarnish the memory...especially since they also have a "Turner Cup" now. But yes...rebrand to play off the memories of the old circuit.