St. Croix River Hounds

The St. Croix River Hounds are a planned collegiate summer baseball team intended to play in the Northwoods League.[3] The team ownership group includes former Major League Baseball players Tom Quinlan and Robb Quinlan.[4]

St. Croix River Hounds
Information
LeagueNorthwoods League
Location2200 Carmichael Rd.
Hudson, WI 54016[1]
BallparkNew Hudson Ballpark
Year founded2017
MascotHudson, a retired racing greyhound[2]
OwnershipKlint Klaas, CEO/Owner; Tom Quinlan, Robb Quinlan, Andy Persby, Steve Fleischhacker, Kevin McMann, Owners
ManagementBill Fanning, President/General Manager
WebsiteOfficial website

It was first reported in July 2017 that the team could begin play in the 2018 season.[5] In October 2017, that slipped to 2019;[6] in October 2018, to 2020;[7] and in October 2019, to 2021.[3] The River Hounds were not listed in the Northwoods League schedule for 2021 or 2022.[8][9][10][11] As of April 29, 2021, ballpark construction had not begun, but the team still expressed "the intention to begin the build this year."[12]

References
  1. Rupnow, Chuck (December 21, 2016). "Former Hudson dog track eyed for project". Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  2. "National Greyhound Adoption Month!". St. Croix River Hounds. April 4, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  3. Spedden, Zach (October 12, 2019). "St. Croix River Hounds Set for 2021 Launch". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  4. "Front Office". St. Croix River Hounds. 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  5. Mariscal, Rebecca (July 13, 2017). "Northwoods team to make Hudson its home". Hudson Star-Observer. River Falls, Wisconsin: Forum Communications. Retrieved August 21, 2018. In 2018, the league will have 22 teams, including the St. Croix team.
  6. Burrows, Bob (October 17, 2017). "Northwoods League makes it official". Hudson Star-Observer. River Falls, Wisconsin: Forum Communications. Retrieved August 21, 2018. ...beginning with the 2019 baseball season.
  7. Spedden, Zach (October 17, 2018). "St. Croix River Hounds Launch Delayed". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved October 17, 2018. The River Hounds will now plan on a 2020 launch
  8. "Schedule". Northwoods League. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  9. "2021 Northwoods League Schedule Great Plains Division" (PDF). Northwoods League. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  10. "2021 Northwoods League Schedule Great Lakes Division" (PDF). Northwoods League. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  11. Leischner, Mike (December 8, 2021). "Woodchucks Release 2022 Schedule, Thunder Bay Opts Out of Upcoming NWL Season". WSAU (AM). Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  12. Collin, Liz (April 29, 2021). "Hudson Baseball Fans Still Waiting To See River Hounds In Action, Seek Ticket Refunds". WCCO-TV. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
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