Mason Dixon Division (PIHA)
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The PIHA
's Mason Dixon Division was formed in 2004 as part of the league's realignment into two divisions. It lasted one year before being dropped in 2005. The division was then revived in 2007 as a part of the Eastern Conference
in the PIHA's realignment.
Professional Inline Hockey Association
The Professional Inline Hockey Association, often abbreviated to the PIHA, is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates an elite inline hockey league of 16 franchised member clubs, all of which are located in the United States. Headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania, the PIHA...
's Mason Dixon Division was formed in 2004 as part of the league's realignment into two divisions. It lasted one year before being dropped in 2005. The division was then revived in 2007 as a part of the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (PIHA)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the Professional Inline Hockey Association used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
in the PIHA's realignment.
Changes from the 2003 season
- The Mason Dixon Division was formed as a result of PIHA realignment.
- The Harrisburg Lunatics, Reading Nasty Boyz, West Chester Shockwave, and York Typhoon move in from the PIHA Pro Division.
Changes after 2004 season
- The West Chester Shockwave move to the Eastern Division.
- The Harrisburg Lunatics and York Typhoon move to the Western Division.
- The Reading Nasty Boyz cease operations.
2007
- Feasterville FuryFeasterville FuryThe Feasterville Fury are a professional inline hockey team based in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, and competing in AIHL....
- Harrisburg Lunatics
- Marple GladiatorsMarple GladiatorsThe Marple Gladiators are a professional inline hockey team based in Broomall, Pennsylvania, and competing in the Professional Inline Hockey Association....
- Pittsburgh BanditsPittsburgh BanditsThe Pittsburgh Bandits are a professional inline hockey team based in Harmar Township, Pennsylvania, and competing in the AIHL, having previously competed in the PIHA....
- Pottstown eXpressPottstown eXpressThe Pottstown eXpress are a professional inline hockey team based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and competing in PIHA....
- Richmond Rollin RobinsRichmond Rollin RobinsThe Richmond Rollin Robins are a professional inline hockey team based in Midlothian, Virginia, and competing in PIHA....
- Scottsdale Inferno
- York Typhoon
Changes from the 2006 season
- The Harrisburg Lunatics, Pittsburgh Bandits (formerly Pittsburgh Phantoms), Richmond Rollin Robins, Scottsdale Inferno, and York Typhoon move in from the Eastern Division.
- The Feasterville Fury, Marple Gladiators, and Pottstown eXpress are added as expansion teams.
2008
- Harrisburg Lunatics
- Maryland Knights
- Potomac Mavericks
- Richmond Rollin Robins
- Winchester Generals
- York Typhoon
Changes from 2007 season
- The Feasterville Fury, Marple Gladiators, Pittsburgh Bandits, and Pottstown eXpress move to the newly formed Atlantic Division.
- The Maryland Knights, Potomac Mavericks, and Winchester Generals were added as expansion teams.
See also
- Delaware Valley DivisionDelaware Valley Division (PIHA)The PIHA's Delaware Valley Division was formed in 2002 as part of the leagues inaugural season. The division existed for two of the first three years of the league until 2005.-2002:*Cherry Hill Renegades*Delaware Blue Diamond Blades...
- Keystone DivisionKeystone Division (PIHA)The PIHA's Keystone Division was formed in 2002 as part of the leagues inaugural season. The division existed for only one year.-2002:*Harrisburg Lunatics*Pottstown Machine*Reading Nasty Boyz*York Typhoon-Creation:...
- North American Division
- Eastern Division
- Western Division
- Rocky Mountain Division
- Gateway Division
- Northeast DivisionNortheast Division (PIHA)The PIHA's Northeast Division was formed in 2007 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment.-2007:*Boston Roller Rats*Connecticut Blaze*Hartford Fire Ants*Massachusetts Bombers*New Jersey Grizzlies*New Jersey Minutemen*Philadelphia Growl...
- Pacific Division
- Southeast Division