Louisiana IceGators Suspend Operations for 2016-17 Season
May 16, 2016 - SPHL (SPHL) News Release
HUNTERSVILLE, NC - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Monday announced the Louisiana IceGators will be suspending play for the 2016-2017 season, due to upcoming arena renovations at the Cajundome.
"Arena renovations will begin at the end of this month at the Cajundome and will run through the end of November," stated Louisiana General Manager Louis Dumont. "Available dates during the month of December are also limited. With the Southern Professional Hockey League's 2016-2017 season beginning in October, a feasible schedule is simply not available at this time."
"Countless hours have been spent between myself, the owners, IceGators' staff and Cajundome management looking at different scenarios on how we can make this season happen," added Dumont. "At this time suspending operations for this season is the best route to take. On behalf of the organization we would like to thank our Season Ticket Holders, Corporate Partners, fans and the community for all of your support."
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