[3] Despite stating that the Jamestown and Valley Forge franchises were the most financially solvent, the league announced that Valley Forge would not return to play in 2008, and on March 18 announced that the Jamestown Vikings would be relocated to Ohio to become the Lake Erie Vikings, citing an infamous vandalism incident that made national headlines as the reason for the move.
[4] On March 11, 2008, the league announced the first expansion team, the South Shore Shooters, based in Dyer, Indiana.
[5] Under new ownership and a new head coach, the Indiana Ice Miners planned to return.
[7] The league also signed a television deal with Fanz TV, a syndication service, but this was never broadcast.
Miller took his Battle Creek, Michigan franchise to the All American Hockey Association.