In the Spring of 1999, the Dallas Stallions were announced as an expansion franchise for the struggling Roller Hockey International.

[3] Training camp was held in the spring/summer of 1999 at Slapshot Inline Hockey arena in Arlington, Texas.

The team attempted to make a splash by drafting Central Hockey League legend Doug Lawrence.

Lawrence reportedly refused to play unless he was paid additional money "under the table".

May moved on to coach the Lubbock Cotton Kings of the Western Professional Hockey League.