It was founded in 1965 by talent agent Sid Friedman, for exhibition games.
[4] The All Stars, the second women's team to be established, were later renamed the Hurricanes and then the Powderkegs.
[5][6] Two of the best players played for the Powderkegs, Carole Duffy and Linda Rae Hodge.
However, they also played during some halftime shows for NFL and CFL teams.
[10] The Troopers then joined the new National Women's Football League (NWFL).