Henderson Force

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Henderson Force
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City Henderson, Nevada
League United States Premier Hockey League
Premier Division
DivisionPacific
Founded2019
Home arena America First Center
ColorsBlack, blue, grey, white
    
Owner(s)Marco Benvenuti, Joe Micatrotto, Allan Creel
Head coachLandon Quinney
Website https://hendersonforce.com/
Franchise history
2019–2024 Las Vegas Thunderbirds
2024–presentHenderson Force

The Henderson Force are a junior ice hockey team in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The Force play their home games at America First Center in Henderson, Nevada, in the Las Vegas Valley.

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History

In June 2023, three local Las Vegas entrepreneurs — Joe Micatrotto, Marco Benvenuti and Allan Creel — purchased the Las Vegas Thunderbirds from Adam Bonaldi and Corey St. Germain. [1] The team relocated to Henderson from Summerlin South, Nevada, for the 2024–25 season, and were rebranded as the Force. [2]

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLPtsGFGAPIMFinishPlayoffs
2024–25 4629152601891327864th of 8, Pacific
25th of 73, USPHL-Premier
Lost Div. Semifinal, 0-2 vs. Fresno Monsters

References

  1. Boyd, Joshua (June 12, 2023). "Las Vegas Thunderbirds Announce New Ownership, Rebranding Campaign". USPHL Premier Junior Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. Seeman, Matthew (April 30, 2024). "Las Vegas junior hockey team relocates to Downtown Henderson". KSNV. Retrieved March 30, 2025.