Finally , on March 14 , the IceMen .
The ECHL announced the franchise 's relocation to Owensboro had been approved but the franchise would have to go dormant for the 2016 -- 17 season to allow time for the necessary renovations on the Owensboro Sportscenter to be completed .
Finally , on March 14 , the IceMen and the ECHL announced the franchise 's relocation to Owensboro had been approved but the franchise would have to go dormant for the 2016 -- 17 season to allow time for the necessary renovations on the Owensboro Sportscenter to be completed .