PHL announces teams for 2011-12 season

Press Release

The North American Prospects Hockey League (PHL) has announced the 48 teams from 19 programs accepted for the 2011-12 season.

Eighteen (18) teams will compete at the Midget Major (18U) level; eighteen (18) at Midget Minor (16U); and twelve (12) at the Bantam Major (14U) level.

Midget Major (18U)
California Titans
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
Detroit Falcons
Lansing Capitals
New Jersey Jr. Titans
Oakland Grizzlies
Omaha AAA
Orange County Hockey Club
Phoenix Firebirds
Pikes Peak Miners
Pittsburgh Viper Stars
Pursuit of Excellence
San Jose Jr. Sharks
St Louis Selects
Texas Tornado
Thunder Hockey
Wenatchee Wild
West Michigan Hounds

Midget Minor (U16)
California Titans
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
Detroit Falcons
Lansing Capitals
New Jersey Jr. Titans
Oakland Grizzlies
Omaha AAA
Orange County Hockey Club
Phoenix Firebirds
Pikes Peak Miners
Pittsburgh Viper Stars
Pursuit of Excellence
San Jose Jr. Sharks
St Louis Selects
Texas Tornado
Thunder Hockey
Las Vegas Storm
West Michigan Hounds

Bantam Major (14U)
Detroit Falcons
New Jersey Jr. Titans
Oakland Grizzlies
Orange County Hockey Club
Phoenix Firebirds
Pikes Peak Miners
Pittsburgh Viper Stars
Pursuit of Excellence
San Jose Jr. Sharks
St Louis Selects
Texas Tornado
West Michigan Hounds

Teams whose applications were not accepted will have their administration fees returned immediately.

The PHL, which will begin its third season in 2011-12, has already established itself as the premier Midget and Bantam league in North America. With junior, college and professional scouting presence at all of its events, coupled with a first-class organizational staff, the PHL offers unparalleled exposure and opportunity for every participating program.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)