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Danville Flyers join Colonial Hockey League for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

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Summary

The Danville Flyers will compete in the Colonial Hockey League for the 2026-27 season, alongside teams like the Lexington Nightfall, Kenosha Knights, and Texas Scorpions. This decision follows discussions that began in early 2025. Flyers' defenseman Brad Lyons noted that the league offers more games while keeping travel manageable for players. The Flyers will continue to hold charity games, ensuring proceeds support local causes. Their first game in the league is scheduled for the weekend of October 23.

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Key Details

•Flyers started play to provide hockey action for Danville fans.
•They joined the Colonial Hockey League alongside Lexington Nightfall.
•Upcoming season includes three road series planned in Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Lexington.
•First game is planned for the weekend of October 23.
•The team's charity work will continue with local causes receiving proceeds.

Latest Updates

7:16 PMYahoo Sports — LOCAL HOCKEY: Flyers now in a league of their own

What they're saying

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DANVILLE — The Danville Flyers started play a few years back just to give Danville hockey fans a little bit of hockey action For their third season, the Flyers will still have their charity games at David S. Palmer Arena, they will also have a chance to be part of a league. The Flyers and the Lexington (Ky.) Nightfall have officially joined the Midwest portion of the Colonial Hockey League, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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