I can’t remember how the other three divisions were set up exactly. I could’ve sworn the Phantoms were in the Atlantic Division but now that the Flyers organization sold them off and they moved to upstate New York, they’re dead to me.
However, I knew Austin would be in the West with all my favorite opponents: Milwaukee, Chicago, Houston, Peoria and San Antonio. We’re all west of the the Eastern time zone. The part which surprised me was the suspension of Iowa. No explanation other than something about violations of the charter or something. What a bummer. I have friends who live in the Des Moines area. Then again, they never did mention going to any games so maybe they won’t miss the Chops formerly known as the Stars.
Eighty-five days to the opening of the season!