On September 19, the Americans won their first game 7–2 at home against the Shelburne Red Wings.

On November 15, 2016, three of the team's owners were arrested for growing and distributing marijuana including the head coach CJ Schneider.

[2][3] The GMHL immediately suspended those involved and named Ice Crushers shareholder Jeff Oliver as general manager and head coach.

The Ice Crushers last played a game on January 11, losing to the Parry Sound Islanders 12–0.

The Civics reported on their social media pages that the game had been cancelled due to the Ice Crushers shutting down for the remainder of the season.