On Saturday May 3rd, in Kalamazoo Michigan, IceMen General Manager Chip Rossetti officially turned in the teams Territory and Franchise Agreement to secure a franchise in the MidWest Hockey League.

"We are excited about Evansville coming to the Mid-West Hockey League
this season," said an enthusiastic League President Wade Stuckey.
"Today represents the hard work of a great number of people in bringing
professional hockey to the fans of Evansville." The Evansville IceMen will compete in the MWHL's 2008-2009 season at the Swonder Ice Arena.

General Manager Chip Rossetti has toured Swonder several times in the last few
months and immediately fell in love all of the amenities that the facility offers.

"This is a terrific arena and the ice is in great shape," said Rossetti. "I am anxious to get the started and build a competitive club here in Evansville. We are looking to be winners, both on and off the ice. We are committed to creating an affordable, family friendly experience for the people of the Tri-State. That is why the team pledges to keeping ticket prices, as well as concession and merchandise prices low and affordable. There is no reason to break the bank just to entertain your family. The owners and staff of the team are committed to utilizing local resources as much as possible and creating an experience that you will remember for a long time."