Atlanta Madhatters
| Buffalo Steel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Buffalo, New York |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League Premier Division |
| Division | Florida (2019-2025) New England (2026=present Mid-Atlantic (2025-2026) |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Home arena | Atlanta Ice House |
| Colors | Red, black and grey |
| Franchise history | |
| 2019-2026 | Atlanta Madhatters |
| 2026-present | Buffalo Steel |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
| Playoff championships | 0 |
The Atlanta Madhatters were a Tier III junior ice hockey team playing in the United States Premier Hockey League's (USPHL) Premier Division. The Madhatters played their home games at the PNY Sports Arena in West Chester, Pennsylvania.The club initially began playing games at the Atlanta Ice House in Marietta, Georgia. But due to roster issues, fielded only an Elite team in the 2025-26 season, and relocated to West Chester, Pennsylvania. It was announced in June 2026, that the team was sold and relocated to Buffalo, New York becoming the Buffalo Steel. [1]
History
[edit]In April 2019, The USPHL announced the addition of the Atlanta Madhatters to both the Premier and Elite Divisions for the 2019–20 season.
In September 2025, the team relocated temporarily to West Chester, Pennsylvania due to roster limitations, while only fielding a USPHL Elite team. The team was also moved to the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Elite Conference.
In June 2026, the team was sold and relocated to Buffalo, New York, becoming the Buffalo Steel. Fielding a USPHL Premier Team.
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Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular season finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 44 | 11 | 29 | 4 | 26 | 110 | 191 | 5th of 5, Florida Div. t-41st of 52, USPHL Premier | Did not qualify | |
| 2020–21 | 44 | 16 | 23 | 5 | 37 | 134 | 187 | 4th of 5, Florida Div. 39th of 62, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–2 (Florida Eels) | |
| 2021–22 | 44 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 37 | 143 | 188 | 4th of 5, Florida Div. t-47th of 64, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Florida Eels) | |
| 2022–23 | 44 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 52 | 178 | 147 | 3rd of 6, Florida Div. t-30th of 70, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Tampa Bay Juniors) | |
| 2023–24 | 44 | 24 | 17 | 3 | 51 | 142 | 138 | 4th of 6, Florida Div. t-29th of 61, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–2 (Bold City Battalion) | |
| 2024–25 | 42 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 32 | 121 | 168 | 4th of 6, Florida Div. 54th of 73, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Play-in, 2–5 (Florida Jr. Blades) | |
| 2025–26 | 43 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 122 | 203 | 6th of 6, Atlantic Div. 22nd of 27, USPHL Elite | Didnot qualify | |
| BUFFALO STEEL | ||||||||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "USPHL ATLANTA MADHATTERS - ATLANTA, GA". Atlanta Ice House. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Atlanta Mad Hatters excited for 2019-20 debut season, announce tryout changes". USPHL. April 11, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2025.