The Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) is a professional Single‑A minor hockey league that spans the United States, and it is preparing for its 17th season in 2026‑27. The league describes this season as the fastest‑growing and only national Single‑A professional hockey league, highlighting a 17‑team, coast‑to‑coast field that will feature new conference and divisional structures and fresh rivalries.
Protecting the Brand
Recent trademark filings for two of its member clubs, the Monroe Moccasins and the Topeka Scarecrows, have generated public interest, but the league stresses that these filings are routine administrative steps. They do not alter team ownership, identity or operation, and they do not affect the league’s overall stability.
Legal and administrative steps are now being completed to assign intellectual‑property rights to the operating entities that run each club. This process ensures that the brand assets of the Monroe Moccasins and Topeka Scarecrows are properly protected under their respective operating companies.
Ken Andrews, a member of the FPHL Operating Committee, emphasized the league’s off‑ice cooperation, stating that protecting the teams is essential to strengthening the league as a whole and maintaining confidence among fans, players and partners.
Growth and Community Impact
Looking ahead, the FPHL’s mission remains focused on growing the game, developing talent and supporting the local communities where its clubs are based. The league views its 17th season as a milestone that will cement its role as a catalyst for professional hockey across the country.