After this, Waronker wanted to move the team to Maitland, FL to play in the RDV Sportsplex, but the players shot down this idea; then the Manatees' ownership decided to play only away games. The players liked this idea even less and several left to play for other teams, mostly in the South East Hockey League while others tried to catch on with ECHL squads.
Following this development, Waronker proposed moving the team to Maitland, FL to play at the RDV Sportsplex, but the players strongly opposed this idea; as a result, the Manatees' ownership decided to host only away games, which further exacerbated the players' dissatisfaction. In response, several players left to join other teams in the South East Hockey League and others tried to secure spots with ECHL clubs.