The Bloomington Bison
The Bloomington Bison are an upcoming American minor league ice hockey team based in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in the ECHL in 2024–25. They are the ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Bison also have a working agreement with the Carolina Hurricanes.
City Bloomington, Illinois
League ECHL
Conference Western
Division Central
Founded 2024
Home arena Grossinger Motors Arena
Owner(s Hallett Sports and Entertainment
Affiliates New York Rangers (NHL)
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Carolina Hurricanes[a] (NHL)
Website bloomingtonbisonhockey.com
Franchise history
2024–present