Professional hockey team forced to FORFEIT game for EMBARRASSING reason

The Southern Professional Hockey League is considered a professional hockey league, but in a lower tier. It's had some interesting moments over the years, but this one is definitely near the top of the list.

SPHL drama in Danville, where host Vermilion County never showed up for game vs Quad City. It's a forfeit win for QC. Most bizarre thing I've seen in 40 years covering pro hockey. QC bused in, skated warmups, lined up national anthem/faceoff, skated a lap, then saluted "crowd" pic.twitter.com/5LN81QTEd2— Dave Eminian (@icetimecleve) February 5, 2023

9-70-7 in 1.5 yrs, 10 coaches, 10 skaters left, attendance under 400 per game. This was inevitable.— Dave Eminian (@icetimecleve) February 5, 2023