Florida Hammerheads | |
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City | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
League | Roller Hockey International |
Division | Northeast |
Operated | 1993–1994 |
Home arena |
Miami Arena (1993) West Palm Beach Auditorium (1993–1994) |
Owner(s) | Julia Neal |
General manager | Mike Larson |
Head coach | Brad Buetow |
The Florida Hammerheads were a professional inline hockey team based in Miami, Florida. The Hammerheads played in Roller Hockey International from 1993 to 1994 and played their home games at Miami Arena and West Palm Beach Auditorium.
The Hammerheads were owned by Julia Neal, who was the only female owner in Roller Hockey International. The coach was Brad Buetow. The team played in RHI's Northeast division. The team's first team was July 10, 1993, on the road to the Connecticut Coasters, with their first home game on July 25. The Hammerheads drew an average of 1,000 fans per game in their first season and moved mid-season to West Palm Beach Auditorium in an effort to grow their fan base.