Henderson Force
| Henderson Force | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Henderson, Nevada |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League Premier Division |
| Division | Pacific |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Home arena | America First Center |
| Colors | Black, blue, grey, white |
| Owners | Marco Benvenuti, Joe Micatrotto, Allan Creel |
| Head coach | Landon Quinney |
| Website | https://hendersonforce.com/ |
| Franchise history | |
| 2019–2024 | Las Vegas Thunderbirds |
| 2024–2026 | Henderson Force |
The Henderson Force are a junior ice hockey team in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The Force play their home games at America First Center in Henderson, Nevada, in the Las Vegas Valley.
History
In June 2023, three local Las Vegas entrepreneurs — Joe Micatrotto, Marco Benvenuti and Allan Creel — purchased the Las Vegas Thunderbirds from Adam Bonaldi and Corey St. Germain.[1] The team relocated to Henderson from Summerlin South, Nevada, for the 2024–25 season, and were rebranded as the Force.[2] Following the 2025-26 season the Henderson Force leadership determined it was in their best interest to withdraw from the USPHL Premier League and seek out alternative opportunities.
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 46 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 60 | 189 | 132 | 786 | 4th of 8, Pacific 25th of 73, USPHL-Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal, 0-2 vs. Fresno Monsters |
| 2025-26 | 46 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 74 | 258 | 116 | 782 | 2nd of 8, Pacific 7th of 77, USPHL-Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal, 1-2 vs. Ontario Jr. Reign |
References
- ↑ Boyd, Joshua (June 12, 2023). "Las Vegas Thunderbirds Announce New Ownership, Rebranding Campaign". USPHL Premier Junior Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ↑ Seeman, Matthew (April 30, 2024). "Las Vegas junior hockey team relocates to Downtown Henderson". KSNV. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
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