With the loss of a number of franchises and financial struggles, the NAHL folded in September 1977.

The Hockey Hall of Fame stated that the Lockhart Cup is one of "about three historical trophies that have disappeared".

[3] Its last known whereabouts was reported to be in the basement of Danny Belisle, the coach of the Blazers in the 1976–77 season.

Due to the closing of the league, all the players were released outright from their contracts.

The film contains references to "Syracuse" and "Broome County", which were teams in the NAHL.