The 2021–22 season has 29 teams playing in four divisions: Note: An asterisk (*) denotes a franchise relocation. See respective team articles from more information. Future and dormant teams Past teams Alaska Avalanche (Wasilla, Alaska, for 2006–2010; Palmer, Alaska, for 2010–2012; relocated to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and renamed Johnstown Tomahawks) Albert Lea Thunder (Albert Lea, Minnesota; 2008–2010; relocated to Amarillo, Texas, and renamed Amarillo Bulls) Amarillo Bulls (Amarillo, Texas; 2010–2021; relocated to Mason City, Iowa, as the North Iowa Bulls) Aston Rebels (Aston, Pennsylvania; 2015–2017; was relocated and renamed to Philadelphia Rebels) Alexandria Blizzard (Alexandria, Minnesota; 2006–2012; relocated to Brookings, South Dakota, and renamed Brookings Blizzard) Alpena IceDiggers (Alpena, Michigan; 2005–2010; relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, and renamed Corpus Christi IceRays) Billings Bulls (Billings, Montana; 2003–2006; joined the NorPac) Bloomfield Jets (Bloomfield, Michigan; 1987–90; relocated to Lakeland, Michigan, and renamed Lakeland Jets) Bozeman Icedogs (Bozeman, Montana; 2003–2006; joined the NorPac) Brookings Blizzard (Brookings, South Dakota; 2012–2019; relocated to St. Cloud, Minnesota as the St. Cloud Blizzard) Buffalo Jr. Sabres (Buffalo, New York; 1983–1986; later members of the OJHL) C & H Piping (Melvindale, Michigan; 1988–89; renamed Melvindale Blades) Capital Centre Pride (Lansing, Michigan; 2000–03) Central Texas Blackhawks (Belton, Texas; 2003–2005; renamed Central Texas Marshals for the 2004–05 season before ceasing operations at the end of the season) Chicago Cougars (Chicago, Illinois; 1986–87; folded midseason) Chicago Freeze (Chicago, Illinois; 1997–2003; folded due to "increased operation costs and low attendance") Chicago Hitmen (Chicago, Illinois; 2010–2012; announced it would not play the 2012–13 season on May 11, 2012) Chicago Patriots (Chicago, Illinois; 1986–87; folded midseason) Chicago Young Americans (Chicago, Illinois; 1987–1989) Cleveland Barons (Cleveland, Ohio; 1976–1979; withdrew from the league prior to the 1979–80 GLJHL season) Coulee Region Chill (La Crosse, Wisconsin; 2010–2018; sold and relocated to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, as the Chippewa Steel) Cleveland Jr. Barons (Parma, Ohio; 1993–2006; relocated to Columbus, Ohio, renamed Ohio Junior Blue Jackets and joined the USHL) Danville Wings (Danville, Illinois, 1994–2003; joined the USHL) Dawson Creek Rage (Dawson Creek, British Columbia; 2010–2012; ceased operations after 2011–12 season; franchise sold to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights in 2015) Dayton Gems (Dayton, Ohio; 2003–04; dissolved after 21 games, roster dispersed amongst remaining teams) Dearborn Heights Nationals (Dearborn Heights, Michigan; 1994–1996; formerly Michigan Nationals; relocated to St. Louis, Missouri and renamed St. Louis Sting) Dearborn Magic (Dearborn, Michigan; 1990–91; renamed Michigan Nationals) Detroit Compuware/Compuware Ambassadors (Detroit, Michigan; 1984–2003) Detroit Falcons (Fraser, Michigan; 1986–87;