The team was coached by Dan Belisle, former head coach of the Indianapolis Jr. Ice (North American Hockey League) and Jacksonville Bullets (Southern Hockey League). The club still did not draw well, finished last in the league standings, and suspended operations after only one season in Dayton. There was interest in buying the franchise and relocating the team to Utica, New York, in 1997 following the relocation of the Utica Blizzard and the franchise then moved again to become the Mohawk Valley Prowlers in 1998.
The team was guided by Dan Belisle, a former head coach of the Indianapolis Jr. Ice (North American Hockey League) and Jacksonville Bullets (Southern Hockey League). The club still failed to attract a large audience, finished last in the league standings, and ceased operations after only one season in Dayton. There were inquiries about purchasing the franchise and relocating it to Utica, New York, in 1997 following the relocation of the Utica Blizzard and the team then moved again to become the Mohawk Valley Prowlers in 1998.