DC Filibusters

DC Filibusters
City	Grand Rapids, Michigan
League	Major Leagur Roller Hockey
Founded	1998
Colors	Navy, White, Red
Owner(s)	Mike Staple
General manager	Mike Staple
Franchise history
1998	Washington Power
2008 to 2009	Washington Power
2009 to present	DC Filibusters

The DC Filibusters where originally known as the Washington Power. Before the start of the 2009-10 season the team changed their name to the DC Filibusters. After 3 games of play the DC Filibusters fell on hard times and Mike Staple took over control of the team. Mike Staple moved the team to Grand Rapids, MI and released all of the original DC players.

The Filibusters moved divisions from the South to the North to accommodate their new home location. They field teams in the Pro, AAA and AA divisions.

After the season the DC Filibusters will get a new name to link them more with the Grand Rapids area.

See also

• Jason Cup
• List of MLRH seasons
• Major League Roller Hockey PRO
• Slamm Hockey
• Major League Roller Hockey 2
• Major League Roller Hockey AAA

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