The Trib is reporting that the Arena League will be closing up shop in the next few days. Additional outlets are running with similar stories. As a former employee*, and unabashed fan of the Tampa Bay Storm I am saddened to see this come to an end. Even though it was a little quirky and a lot gimmicky I thought Arena Ball was a good time.
You can read about the Storm’s record FIVE AFL championships at their website (as long as it lasts).
*I did stats for the team at home games for a couple of seasons. More of a contractor I guess. They paid each of us (5 guys) $25 per game, a pair of end zone season tickets, and we had full backstage access to the Ice Palace. I even have a picture of me sitting on the Zamboni. Good times.