The Indy Fuel, a professional ice hockey team, is owned by Hallett Sports & Entertainment.
Hallett Sports & Entertainment is a significant entity in the professional sports landscape, particularly within the ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League). Their ownership of the Indy Fuel positions them as a key contributor to professional ice hockey in the Indianapolis area.
Ownership and Expansion
Hallett Sports & Entertainment's involvement in the ECHL extends beyond just the Indy Fuel. The organization is actively expanding its footprint within the league. The ECHL's Board of Governors recently approved a new expansion team for Bloomington, Illinois, which is also set to be owned and operated by Hallett Sports & Entertainment. This new team will begin play in the upcoming season and is anticipated to become a division opponent for existing teams like the Komets, intensifying regional rivalries.
This strategic expansion highlights Hallett Sports & Entertainment's commitment to the growth of professional hockey and their operational capabilities within the ECHL.
Key Ownership Details
Hallett Sports & Entertainment's sports portfolio currently includes:
- The Indy Fuel, an established ECHL team located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- A new ECHL expansion team, which will be based in Bloomington, Illinois, also under their ownership and operation, commencing next season.
