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MISL Adds New Team for 2011-12 Season

March 4, 2011 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) News Release


The Major Indoor Soccer League announced today that professional indoor soccer will return to Wichita for the 2011-12 season. Wichita previously had an indoor soccer team, the Wings, from 1979 to 2001. The League's Management Committee has granted unanimous approval to the new Wichita team, who will play their home games at the Hartman Arena located in Park City, KS.

"Returning the MISL and professional indoor soccer to Wichita has been a goal of mine since I joined the MISL in 2002," said MISL Commissioner David Grimaldi. "Wichita has a rich history, having maintained its status as one of the most successful professional indoor soccer teams on and off the field. Even today it has a strong following and tremendous support from the local community. We are fortunate to have Wichita, Mr. "Wink" Hartman and the great Wichita fans re-joining the MISL. This is a great day for the MISL."

The Wings will be owned and operated by Willis "Wink" Hartman, the President of Hartman Oil and founder of H2 Plains, LLC, H2 Drilling and H2 Trucking. Hartman has created or invested in over 40 additional companies including Hartman Arena, the Wichita Wild football team, Chester's Chop House, H2 Plains, H2 Drilling and H2 Trucking. A long-time advocate for those who don't always have a voice in the system, Hartman has been recognized for his community involvement, having received the Wichita Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2008 and the Butler County Community College Mid-America Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame award in 2009. Hartman sits on the board of six Wichita organizations and supports more than 25 organizations.

"It has to be noted that in spite of the tough economic times we are all facing, the MISL provides fans with the "best-value buy" in sports entertainment," Grimaldi said. "Our game has been in existence since 1978 and is entertaining, fast-paced, high-scoring, fiercely competitive and affordable for the entire family. This is a true win-win situation for the city and fans of Wichita and the MISL. We are also working on an upcoming announcement regarding another great market that will be joining the MISL."

Hartman Arena is a 6,500 seat, multi-purpose facility with 15 acres of parking. The building is subterranean (the seating bowl is located underground), which helps keep costs down for heating and cooling, and runs on electricity from a 150' tall wind turbine when there are no events. Recycled materials were used for the steel, insulation, and plastics in the building. New, innovative recycling ideas are in place inside the arena and carpoolers are rewarded with free parking at events. The Hartman Arena is also the home of the Wichita Wild indoor football professional team and offers several premium seating options. For more information on the Hartman Arena, visit the venue's website at http://hartmanarena.com/.

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