Oklahoma City Blazers (1992–2009)
It also acquired several team names in tribute to the former CHL, including the Oklahoma City Blazers.The franchise's two greatest stars, Joe Burton and Hardy Sauter, are the CHL's first and third all-time career leading scorers.It was reported at the time that city officials were in negotiations with the American Hockey League for an expansion franchise.They began play in the 2010–11 season in the smaller Cox Convention Center (formerly the Myriad) and the team was operated by the former owner of the Blazers, Bob Funk.Following his semi-retirement from full-time play-by-play, Brooks would return to call a few games and playoffs in the following seasons when Jim Byers was handing the play-by-play duties (In a bit of a so-called swap or role reverse with Brooks as was in years prior.)