Expedition League’s Hotshots Suspend Operations

After two seasons in Aberdeen (SD), the Hub City Hotshots (Summer Collegiate, Expedition League) have suspended operations for the 2020 season.  As reported, in a letter from Expedition League President Steve Wagner, who took over operation of the Hotshots this summer, he cited neglect by former team owners Chuck and Mayra Heeman.  Read more here.  Read more background here.

Paulson Departs Hotshots

PRESS RELEASE – The Hub City Hotshots of the Expedition League today announced the resignation of General Manager Tyson Paulson as he moves to a position outside of professional sports.

Start-Up Expedition League Opens Inaugural Season

The start-up Expedition League (Summer Collegiate) kicked off its inaugural season Friday night with home openers in Hastings (NE), home of the Hastings Sodbusters (read more and view photos here), Spearfish (SD), home of the Spearfish Sasquatch (watch news report here), Aberdeen (SD), home of the Hub City Hotshots (read more and view photos here), and Casper (WY), home of the Casper Horseheads (read more and view photos here).  The HotShots reported 1,138 in attendance.

It’s the ‘Hub City Hotshots’ for New Aberdeen (SD) Franchise

The start-up Expedition League’s Aberdeen franchise today announced the team’s name and unveiled the official logo.  The team name is the Hub City Hotshots and the logo, designed by Keith Flynn of Flynnagain Productions, debuted along with the launch of the team’s Web site, www.hubcityhotshots.com.  Read press release here.

Start-Up Expedition League to Formally Announce Aberdeen Franchise Sept. 7

The start-up Expedition League (Summer Collegiate) will formally announce the addition of its Aberdeen (SD) franchise on Thursday, September 7, at 11:00 am at Fossum Field.  Chuck Heeman will be the owner/operator.  Read press release here.  Read more here.  Go to the team’s Facebook page here.