[2] In 2002, the NBA's Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans and became the primary tenant in the arena.

The Municipal Auditorium had recently replaced its floor, and in the process removed its ice plant.

Future New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin was a co-owner and president of the team.

[1] The principal rivals of the Brass were the Louisiana IceGators and the Mississippi Sea Wolves (Biloxi, MS).

The team's games were broadcast in New Orleans on radio station WSMB (now WWWL).