Florida Hammerheads

The Florida Hammerheads were a professional inline hockey team based in Miami, Florida. The Hammerheads played in Roller Hockey International from 1993 to 1994 and played their home games at Miami Arena and West Palm Beach Auditorium.

Team history

Florida Hammerheads
City Miami, Florida, U.S.
League Roller Hockey International
Division Northeast
Operated 1993–1994
Home arena Miami Arena (1993)
West Palm Beach Auditorium (1993–1994)
Owner(s) Julia Neal
General manager Mike Larson
Head coach Brad Buetow

The Hammerheads were owned by Julia Neal, who was the only female owner in Roller Hockey International.[1] The coach was Brad Buetow.[1] The team played in RHI's Northeast division.[2] The team's first team was July 10, 1993, on the road to the Connecticut Coasters, with their first home game on July 25.[3] The Hammerheads drew an average of 1,000 fans per game in their first season and moved mid-season to West Palm Beach Auditorium in an effort to grow their fan base.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Robb, Sharon (June 5, 1993). "It Looks Like Hockey--but On Wheels". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  2. ↑ Cavanaugh, Jack (August 1, 1993). "Roller Hockey Glides Into Sports Arenas". The New York Times. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  3. ↑ Musgrave, Jane (July 10, 1993). "Hockey's Future Is On Four Wheels Hammerheads Hope New Sport Catches On". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Hammerheads Moving To West Palm Beach". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. August 5, 1993. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
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