Southern Professional Hockey League

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The Southern Professional Hockey League is a low-level professional ice hockey league in the southeastern United States featuring teams primarily from smaller markets.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf professional ice hockey league
sports league
abbreviation SPHL
competitionFormat regular season and playoffs
country United States of America
surface form: United States
governingBodyType independent league
hasAffiliationType some teams have informal relationships with higher leagues
hasBusinessModel franchise-based league structure
hasChampionshipTitleName President’s Cup
hasDevelopmentObjective provide professional opportunities for players and coaches
hasDevelopmentRole developmental league for higher professional levels
hasDisciplineSystem penalties and suspensions for on-ice infractions
hasFanBaseType local community-oriented fan bases
hasFanEngagement promotional nights and community events
hasGameDuration three 20-minute periods
hasGameVenueType indoor ice arenas
hasGender men
hasGeographicFocus Southern United States
surface form: southern United States
hasImportPlayerRule limits on non‑North American players
hasNumberOfTeams approximately 10 to 12 teams (varies by season)
hasOfficiatingCrew referees and linesmen
hasOvertimePeriodLength 5-minute overtime period (format may vary by season)
hasPlayerSource NCAA alumni
former major junior players
players from other minor leagues
undrafted players
hasPlayoffs yes
hasProfessionalStatus minor professional
hasRevenueSource concessions
merchandise sales
sponsorships
ticket sales
hasRosterLimit roster size restrictions for each team
hasRuleSet based on standard professional ice hockey rules
hasSeasonAwardType coach awards
individual player awards
team performance awards
hasSeasonStructureElement points-based standings
hasSeasonType winter sports season
hasShootoutFormat best-of-three or extended rounds if tied (varies by season)
hasTeamLocationType small markets
inception 2004
levelInPyramid low-level professional
mediaCoverage local and regional media coverage
regionServed Southern United States
surface form: Southeastern United States
sport ice hockey
ticketPricingLevel generally lower than major professional leagues
usesOvertimeFormat overtime and shootout to decide tied games
website https://www.thesphl.com

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Subject: Southern Professional Hockey League
Description of subject: The Southern Professional Hockey League is a low-level professional ice hockey league in the southeastern United States featuring teams primarily from smaller markets.

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Macon Mayhem league Southern Professional Hockey League
Macon Mayhem governingBody Southern Professional Hockey League
Pensacola Ice Flyers league Southern Professional Hockey League
Peoria Rivermen leagueParticipation Southern Professional Hockey League
SPHL fullName Southern Professional Hockey League
President's Cup (SPHL) league Southern Professional Hockey League
President's Cup (SPHL) presentedBy Southern Professional Hockey League
President's Cup (SPHL) associatedWith Southern Professional Hockey League
this entity surface form: Southern Professional Hockey League playoffs
Mayhem league Southern Professional Hockey League
subject surface form: Macon Mayhem
Mayhem governingBody Southern Professional Hockey League
subject surface form: Macon Mayhem
Fayetteville Marksmen league Southern Professional Hockey League
Fayetteville Marksmen governingBody Southern Professional Hockey League
Ice Flyers league Southern Professional Hockey League
subject surface form: Pensacola Ice Flyers
Huntsville Havoc league Southern Professional Hockey League
Huntsville Havoc playsIn Southern Professional Hockey League
Huntsville Havoc governingBody Southern Professional Hockey League
Huntsville Havoc isMemberOf Southern Professional Hockey League
Mississippi RiverKings league Southern Professional Hockey League
Mississippi RiverKings joinedLeague Southern Professional Hockey League
this entity surface form: Southern Professional Hockey League 2011–12 season
Louisiana IceGators league Southern Professional Hockey League