The team was a member of the North Division of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL).

Kinsman stated, "We are aware of the history of teams in this city and the bottom line is that you have to win on and off the field to make this succeed.

This first unofficial win came in the wake of the tragic loss of Offensive Lineman Ken Hamilton, who was killed in a shooting outside of a Detroit nightclub.

On February 21, just two games into the season, the Kinsman's sold the team, as David was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan.

[9] Coach Demar Cranford left the team as did several players just prior to their April 13, 2014, game against the Erie Explosion.

[11] After the season, the CIFL disbanded and its remaining active teams joined other leagues; by this time, the Patriots' owner could no longer be reached.