MLRH is unique amoung roller hockey leagues in that it is the only organization within the sport that places a huge emphasis on fans and building a fan base Owning an MLRH franchise is relatively inexpensive but we set the ownership bar fairly high in that we require owners to share our commitment to building a fan based league-one fan at a time.
To that end, MLRH places a huge emphasis on owners with the marketing skills and promotional ability to build a fan base for the team. Properly run, MLRH teams should be self supporting. Over the years, Major League Roller Hockey has received more press coverage than all of the other leagues and tournament series combined. This is because MLRH strives to be "Major League" in all that we do with team locations in major markets. At MLRH, we do not want to have the most teams, only the best teams that allow us to build rivalries as in any professional sports league.
Fans (and the media) can relate to the Mission Axiom / LA Pama Cyclones rivalry. It is based on a 16-game home-and-home schedule that places an emphasis on each game-not a once a month tournament that masquerades as a league. To this end, we encourage intersectional games so that our schedule and standings reflect out commitment to major markets. There is more travel in MLRH but owners and players understand that we are building a league and travel is an important part of building the MLRH brand. MLRH players often hit the road much like minor league ice hockey teams.
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MLRH TEAM
No time to operate a team but you love the sport or want to get in on the ground floor of a growing league?
Consider the MLRH
silent owner program. For as little as $2500, you can own a league operated team. Your liability is limited to the initial investment and you can follow your team and enjoy being an owner without the hassle of day-to-day management.
You retain the rights to sell your team or relocate it at a later time.
For information, just click on"Franchise information" above and a league oficial wil get in touch with you with the details.
It's all about
the FANS...
At MLRH, we place a high premium on promotion
and getting the fans involved with your hockey program.
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2011 - 2012 season information
Our 2011 - 2012 season will include 15 regular season games (5 dates played November - February) Dates do not conflict with PIHA, or AIHL and we schedule around NARCh and TORHS.
All teams are competing for the annual prize of $10,000 to the winning team
For 2011 - 2012 Atlantic Division, Midwest Division and Pacific Division
Rollerhockeytv.net will once again be back to webcast games at selected events in the Atlantic, Midwest, Southwest and Pacific divisions. This will include, interviews, color commentary with team representatives, professional play by play and of course, featured teams and games in a “professional format” available for “FREE” viewing on www.rollerhockeytv.net
The MLRH 2011 - 2012 season will offer 15 games for the regular season.
For 2011 - 2012, MLRH announces looks to have "two" conferences, The Western conference (Pacific, Rocky Mountain and Southwest division) and the Eastern conference (Atlantic and Midwest)
Each event will host "3" games per team played in a season which begins in October and goes through March.
New franchises must complete their season and financial requirements in order to participate in the playoffs for 2012.
The Pacific Division will be at the 949 Roller hockey center of Irvine for all games
The Midwest Division will be split between Buffalo, Grand Rapids, Detroit (Dumars and Rochester Hills, MI)
The Atlantic will have Connecticut (Glastonbury) , New Jersey and Virginia
Each event will last 6.5 hours and each team will play three games (2 x 20 halves, last 5 minutes are stopped time within 2 goals)
Game slots are 50 minutes. Teams must be ready one half hour prior as games may start early
Eight goal mercy rule in effect. Games are stopped when one team leads by eight goals, no completion of any other obligation. Eight goals and the buzzer sounds.
Playoff eligibility, with 15 games, all players must play "7" regular season games to qualify for post season play. (MLRH has a full rulebook each franchise receives)
Playoffs
All games between Eastern conference and Pacific conference and the $10,000 championship series will be hosted at the 949 Roller Hockey center of Irvine in this format. (Winner takes all) March 11th, 2012. As long as a team on the east coast or Midwest is in good standing with MLRH, MLRH will transport (air) and accomodate (two nights double occupancy) the team to the 2012 Championshps. (Flight and hotel will be for players who have met the game eligibility only)
Championships
Saturday, March 11th, 2012
Saturday, March 11th, 2012
12:00pm game one, Eastern or Western Conference high seed vs. Eastern or Western Conference low seed
2:00pm game two, Eastern or Western Conference high seed vs. Eastern or Western Conference low seed
4:00pm game three (if necessary), Eastern or Western Conference high seed vs. Eastern or Western Conference low seed
Cost per team
Each team pays a franchise fee of $3,800 for the season for their games and to be entered into the pool for the $10,000 prize. Broken down, a team franchise fee is $2,500 plus $1,300 in rink costs, rental and referee fees for the season and 2012 playoffs.
2:00pm game two, Eastern or Western Conference high seed vs. Eastern or Western Conference low seed
4:00pm game three (if necessary), Eastern or Western Conference high seed vs. Eastern or Western Conference low seed
Cost per team
Each team pays a franchise fee of $3,800 for the season for their games and to be entered into the pool for the $10,000 prize. Broken down, a team franchise fee is $2,500 plus $1,300 in rink costs, rental and referee fees for the season and 2012 playoffs.
15 regular season games, rink time for regular season and playoffs and all referees. Each team is required to pay $30 per player for MLRH membership which is required of all players who participate in the 2011 - 2012 season. There are no other costs and or fees for teams
Rollerhockeytv.net
Roller hockeytv webcasts in real time, "Live" games from the host facility. Each game is done in a professional format with play by play and color analysis
Chris Madsen, 9 year NHL veteran broadcaster who has worked for the Anaheim Ducks and ESPN, creates an atmosphere of excitement with his calls.
In 2010 - 2011, we had corporate sponsors that supported MLRH, Mission Hockey, Labeda wheels, Revision, State Wars Hockey, Roller player, Inline hockey World
Each game is covered with two cameras in high definition and webcast all over the world! RHTV has viewers in Japan, Australia and even Czechoslavakia!
Our February 5th, 2011 webcast from Irvine, California had over 10,000 views all over the world! (click here to view)
For the 2011 - 2012 season teams will have their games webcast on RHTV. Teams will be guaranteed player and coach interview and team management interviews.
Local youth hockey programs will be featured on "It's Hockey night in (city name)" accompanied by coaches and youth program directors
We support all facilities we play out of and recommend a 30 second commercial be run on RHTV in accordance with games at different facilities (see the 949 rollerhockey commercial in the webcast below)
RHTV will webcast 2.5 hours of programming per visit to facility to encompass all teams in the division who are playing at each event selected for webcast
For games outside of California, the host facility is responsible for selecting a "color analyst" to compliment the play by play announcer.
Profit sharing opportunities for franchises in 2011 - 2012
Any franchise that sells over $1,000 in webcast advertising will share in the profit after production costs with RHTV, at a rate of 75% after the first $1,000.
That simply means, sell $1, 000 in commercial time on RHTV and any dollars spent over $1,000 will net your 75% of the proceeds!
Example: Work hockey buys $1,500 of commercial adveritising sold by the Hollywood Dream. The Dream would be entitled to 75% of the $500 which was
over the $1,000 mark. Thus the Dream nets $375 payable to their franchise or credited to their league fee!
For a RHTV retail package on how you can sell advertising investments for the 2011 - 2012 season, email info@mlrh.com
Become an MLRH franchise owner
TODAY!
Watch the MLRH webcast on the right. As you can see, we recognize the youth programs at the host facility and their accomplishments.
We also interview local coaches and select stars of the games. Our guest commentators are the most popular!
Chris Madsen, former 9 year NHL broadcast veteran hosts RHTV!
