moved to Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida, to play as Gulf Coast Swords, franchise revoked in summer 2006 after construction halted on the proposed home arena.) Dayton Bombers (1991–2009; relinquished their membership back to ECHL.) Elmira Jackals (2007–2017) Erie Panthers (1988–1996; moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.) Evansville IceMen (2012–2016; moved to Jacksonville, Florida, after a one-year hiatus.) Fresno Falcons (2003–2008; suspended operations and relinquished their membership back to the ECHL after their ownership group was unable to continue to operate in 2008–09. The second ECHL team to fold in mid-season.) Greensboro Generals (1999–2004) Greensboro Monarchs (1989–1995; replaced by the Carolina Monarchs of the AHL.) Greenville Grrrowl (1998–2006) Hampton Roads Admirals (1989–2000; replaced by the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL; ECHL franchise purchased in 2001 and moved to Columbus, Georgia, to become the Cottonmouths.) Huntington Blizzard (1993–2000; moved to Beaumont, Texas, to become the Texas Wildcatters.) Huntsville Blast (1993–1994; moved to Tallahassee, Florida.) Jackson Bandits (1999–2003) Jacksonville Lizard Kings (1995–2000) Johnstown Chiefs (1988–2010; relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, as the Greenville Road Warriors.) Knoxville Cherokees (1988–1997; moved to Florence, South Carolina, as the Pee Dee Pride.) Las Vegas Wranglers (2003–2014; suspended operations for the 2014–15 season and later relinquished their membership.) Lexington Men O' War (2002–2003; moved to West Valley City, Utah, to become the Utah Grizzlies) Long Beach Ice Dogs (2003–2007) Louisiana IceGators (1995–2005) Louisville IceHawks (1990–1994; moved to Jacksonville, Florida.) Louisville RiverFrogs (1995–1998; moved to Miami, Florida.) Macon Whoopee (2001–2002; moved to Lexington, Kentucky, to become the Lexington Men O' War.) Manchester Monarchs (2015–2019) Miami Matadors (1998–1999; moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.) Mississippi Sea Wolves (1996–2009; replaced in the market by the Mississippi Surge of the SPHL.) Mobile Mysticks (1995–2002; moved to Duluth, Georgia.) Nashville Knights (1989–1996; moved to Pensacola, Florida.) New Orleans Brass (1997–2002; team relinquished their league membership after the arrival of the NBA's New Orleans Hornets.) Ontario Reign (2008–2015; the team moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, to become the Manchester Monarchs.) Pee Dee Pride (1997–2005; suspended operations after the 2004–05 season and planned to move to the Myrtle Beach area but later relinquished their membership.) Pensacola Ice Pilots (1996–2008; replaced in the market by the Ice Flyers of the SPHL.) Peoria Rivermen (1996–2005; replaced by the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL.) Phoenix RoadRunners (2005–2009) Quad City Mallards (2014–2018) Raleigh IceCaps (1991–1998; moved to Augusta, Georgia.) Richmond Renegades (1990–2003) Roanoke Express (1993–2004) San Diego Gulls (2003–2006) San Francisco Bulls (2012–2014; ceased