Hull Stingrays

Hull Stingrays
CityKingston upon Hull, England
LeagueElite Ice Hockey League
Founded2003
Operated2003-2015
Home arenaHull Arena
ColoursBlue, Yellow & Black      
Owner(s)Bobby McEwan
CaptainMatthew Davies

Hull Stingrays were a British ice hockey club from Kingston upon Hull who was a member of the Elite Ice Hockey League from 2003 until 2015. They played their home games at Hull Arena.

The Stingrays replaced previous clubs Humberside Seahawks (1988–1999) and Hull Thunder (1999–2003). On 10 August 2010, owners Mike & Sue Pack announced that the club was ceasing operations due to a lack of funds to complete the 2010–11 season,[1] but a takeover by Elite League rivals Coventry Blaze was confirmed on 17 August 2010, enabling the team to take its place in the Elite League for the 2010–11 season.[2] At the end of the 2011–12 season Coventry Blaze announced their intention to sell the Stingrays. The Coventry-based ownership accepted an offer from Stingrays' bench coach Bobby McEwan in May 2012.[3] On 24 June 2015, the club announced on its official website that it has been placed into liquidation.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Hull Stingrays confirm closure of the club". BBC Sport. BBC. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Hull Stingrays ice hockey team back in business after takeover". This is Hull & East Riding. Hull Daily Mail. 17 August 2010. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Cloutier starts search after Stingrays' sale | This is Hull and East Riding". Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Elite League ice hockey club Hull Stingrays placed in liquidation". Hull Daily Mail. Hull Daily Mail. 24 June 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  5. ^ "THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT". Hull Stingrays. Hull Stingrays. 24 June 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.