USHL announces expansion to Phoenix and Prescott Valley for 2027-28 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The United States Hockey League has announced that Phoenix and Prescott Valley will join six other West Coast cities in its expansion for the 2027-28 season. A USHL news release confirmed that new team owners will meet with league personnel in July to discuss launching operations, including venue selection and team branding. Prescott Valley's team will play at Findlay Toyota Center, and a fan vote will determine its name. This marks the USHL's first expansion since 2014, expanding its footprint to include California and Arizona in an effort to foster talent development across the West.
- •USHL expands to Phoenix and Prescott Valley as part of a West Coast initiative.
- •New team owners to meet with USHL officials in July for planning.
- •Prescott Valley will play at Findlay Toyota Center, with a name determined by fan vote.
- •The league previously expanded in 2014 and currently has 16 teams across eight states.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — United States Hockey League expanding to Phoenix, Prescott Valley
"Two Arizona cities, Phoenix and Prescott Valley, were among six West Coast cities in the USHL's expansion plan on June 24.
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