Henderson Force
Ice hockey team in Henderson, Nevada
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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.
| Henderson Force | |
|---|---|
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| City | Henderson, Nevada |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League Premier Division |
| Division | Pacific |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Home arena | America First Center |
| Colors | Black, blue, grey, white |
| Owners | Marco Benvenuti, Joe Micatrotto, Allan Creel |
| Head coach | Landon Quinney |
| Website | https://hendersonforce.com/ |
| Franchise history | |
| 2019–2024 | Las Vegas Thunderbirds |
| 2024–present | Henderson Force |
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
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 46 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 60 | 189 | 132 | 786 | 4th of 8, Pacific 25th of 73, USPHL-Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal, 0-2 vs. Fresno Monsters |
| 2025-26 | 46 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 74 | 258 | 116 | 782 | 2nd of 8, Pacific 7th of 77, USPHL-Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal, 1-2 vs. Ontario Jr. Reign |