{"id":574826,"date":"2026-05-14T15:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/574826\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T15:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:39:13","slug":"mid-south-pro-hockey-debuts-new-name-for-franchise-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/574826\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-South Pro Hockey debuts new name for franchise team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) &#8211; Mid-South Pro Hockey has officially announced the name of its new professional franchise, the Mid-South Monarchs, set to play in the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The team\u2019s name pays tribute to Elvis Presley\u2019s legacy as \u201cThe King\u201d and draws inspiration from the former River Kings franchise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">According to Mid-South Pro Hockey, the team\u2019s purple and gold color scheme reflects themes of royalty, pride, and championship aspirations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The team\u2019s owner released the following statement: <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">We are really excited with how this all came out. Playing as the Monarchs allows us to honor the great legacy left behind by the River Kings while allowing us to forge our own path and build our identity. We can\u2019t wait to see the guys put on the purple and gold and play in front of the amazing fan base.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The Monarchs will play at the Landers Center beginning this October. Fans can complete<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScIY69vMwd11UgBlilq9VYvEg38bB42qEr4T_MiqJzrot-ZSw\/viewform\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScIY69vMwd11UgBlilq9VYvEg38bB42qEr4T_MiqJzrot-ZSw\/viewform\"> the season ticket interest form<\/a> to receive updates and priority access for the first season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This team\u2019s debut marks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnews5.com\/2026\/03\/25\/landers-center-set-announce-new-partnership\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.actionnews5.com\/2026\/03\/25\/landers-center-set-announce-new-partnership\/\">the return of professional hockey<\/a> to the Mid-South after a decade-long hiatus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">For more information about the league, <a href=\"https:\/\/midsouthprohockey.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/midsouthprohockey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnews5.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.actionnews5.com\/newsletter\/\">Click here<\/a> to sign up for our newsletter!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfpc96d0EDHinF_AovDBi4RNoKbBfRbCIJiTWqF7p1VNE6ZNA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here<\/a> to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 WMC. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SOUTHAVEN, Miss. 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