Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League
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The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League or CMISL is a professional indoor soccer
league that began full league play in January 2008. The league's president is Mel Kowalchuk. The indoor league's model is planned to be used to establish a professional soccer league outdoors in Canada as well.
As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League
in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers
and Saskatoon Accelerators
played four soccer games and the Calgary United FC
played eight games against the PASL teams in 2009. Edmonton and Saskatoon played two home games and two road games and Calgary played four home games and four road games against PASL teams. In the CMISL portion of the schedule each team will play eight games. This will see Edmonton play six home games and two road games, Saskatoon play two home games and six road games and Calgary play six home games and two road games. The Winnipeg Alliance FC
decided to sit out the 2009 season, but will rejoin for the 2010 season. In addition, a new expansion club will join the league in 2010 in the form of the Prince George Fury
. Other possible expansion cities include Vancouver
, Victoria
, Regina
, Ottawa
and Windsor
.
, Edmonton
, Winnipeg
, and Saskatoon
.
The press release announced that each member franchise would play year round, in both indoor and outdoor professional leagues.
article.
For 2007, the CMISL played a "Showcase Season
" or an exhibition schedule to create interest and test the markets.
The first match of the "Showcase" was held on March 10, 2007 at the Stampede Corral
in Calgary and was played between the Edmonton Drillers
and Calgary United FC
, while the final match was played on April 1, 2007 in Winnipeg, at the MTS Centre
, between Edmonton and the Winnipeg Alliance FC
. In all, each CMISL franchise held a home doubleheader, leading to an uneven amount of games between the teams. Edmonton played the most with six games played, as they were the road team for three of the four doubleheaders. The Saskatoon Accelerators
on the other hand played only two games, as they did not play a single road game.
article.
The CMISL released its 2008 schedule via press release on October 25, 2007 and held an accompanying press conference at Servus Place in St. Albert
. The league kicked off its inaugural season
on January 19, 2008 with a tournament involving all the teams, hosted by Calgary United FC
at the Stampede Corral
in Calgary.
A "showcase" match had been scheduled for December 1, 2007 and December 2, 2007 between the Edmonton Drillers
and the Prince George FC
, but on November 10, 2007 it was reported the series had been rescheduled to April 5, 2008 and April 6, 2008. The game is being played in Prince George
at the CN Centre
. Four other pre-season exhibition games were scheduled between the Edmonton Drillers
and Saskatoon Accelerators
. Two of these games will be held in St. Albert at the Servus Place and two will be held in Saskatoon at the Credit Union Centre
. All were held between December 28, 2007 and January 6, 2008.
article.
As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League
in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers
and Saskatoon Accelerators
will play four soccer games and the Calgary United FC
will play eight games against the PASL teams. Edmonton and Saskatoon will play two home games and two road games and Calgary will play four home games and four road games against PASL teams. In the CMISL portion of the schedule each team will play eight games. This will see Edmonton play six home games and two road games, Saskatoon play two home games and six road games and Calgary play six home games and two road games.
The playoffs will feature the CMISL champion taking part in an interlocking championship with the winners of the PASL and the winner of the Mexican Liga Mexicana de Futbol Rapido. It has not been announced what format the CMISL championship will take.
article.
The 2009–08 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees the reactivation of the Winnipeg Alliance FC
and the expansion of the Prince George Fury
. Each team will play 4 games against teams from the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
in the United States. The season will consist of 12 soccer games total. The Edmonton Drillers
, Saskatoon Accelerators
, Prince George Fury and Winnipeg Alliance FC will play 6 home games and the Calgary United FC
will play 7 due to playing American teams.
Teams consist of six players, including the goalkeeper, on the floor at any one time. The players are changed on the fly, like in hockey. Also like hockey, at times teams will be required to play one or even two players short. These situations, are a result of a player being shown a blue card. A blue card requires the offending player to serve a two or four minute penalty depending on the severity of the offense.
A single game is composed of four fifteen minute quarters. In the few instances where doubleheaders are scheduled, the games will then be shortened to two, twenty minutes halves. During exhibition matches if the teams are tied at the end of the regulation time, a penalty shootout will occur to determine the winner.
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
league that began full league play in January 2008. The league's president is Mel Kowalchuk. The indoor league's model is planned to be used to establish a professional soccer league outdoors in Canada as well.
As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
and Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club...
played four soccer games and the Calgary United FC
Calgary United FC
Calgary United F.C. is one of four of Canada's newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-Regular Season Schedule:-Year-By-Year:-Year-By-Year Stats:...
played eight games against the PASL teams in 2009. Edmonton and Saskatoon played two home games and two road games and Calgary played four home games and four road games against PASL teams. In the CMISL portion of the schedule each team will play eight games. This will see Edmonton play six home games and two road games, Saskatoon play two home games and six road games and Calgary play six home games and two road games. The Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC are a professional soccer team that plays in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-2007 Season:The Winnipeg Alliance was one of 4 founding teams of the CMISL. In 2007 the league played a Showcase season consisting of exhibition games the Alliance played 2 double headers...
decided to sit out the 2009 season, but will rejoin for the 2010 season. In addition, a new expansion club will join the league in 2010 in the form of the Prince George Fury
Prince George Fury
The Prince George Fury were a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.- History :On October 14, 2009 the CMISL announced that a new expansion club will join the league in 2010 in the form of the Prince George Fury.-Year-by-Year:- Players :...
. Other possible expansion cities include Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
, Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...
, Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
and Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
.
History
On January 23, 2007, the CMISL issued its first major announcement disclosing its charter franchises in CalgaryCalgary United FC
Calgary United F.C. is one of four of Canada's newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-Regular Season Schedule:-Year-By-Year:-Year-By-Year Stats:...
, Edmonton
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
, Winnipeg
Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC are a professional soccer team that plays in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-2007 Season:The Winnipeg Alliance was one of 4 founding teams of the CMISL. In 2007 the league played a Showcase season consisting of exhibition games the Alliance played 2 double headers...
, and Saskatoon
Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club...
.
The press release announced that each member franchise would play year round, in both indoor and outdoor professional leagues.
2007 Season
For more information, see the 2007 CMISL season2007 CMISL season
For 2007, the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League is playing a "Showcase Season" or an exhibition schedule to create interest and test the markets.-Teams:Calgary United FCEdmonton DrillersWinnipeg Alliance FCSaskatoon Accelerators-Schedule:...
article.
For 2007, the CMISL played a "Showcase Season
2007 CMISL season
For 2007, the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League is playing a "Showcase Season" or an exhibition schedule to create interest and test the markets.-Teams:Calgary United FCEdmonton DrillersWinnipeg Alliance FCSaskatoon Accelerators-Schedule:...
" or an exhibition schedule to create interest and test the markets.
The first match of the "Showcase" was held on March 10, 2007 at the Stampede Corral
Stampede Corral
The Stampede Corral is an ice hockey, rodeo, and Davis Cup tennis arena venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club...
in Calgary and was played between the Edmonton Drillers
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
and Calgary United FC
Calgary United FC
Calgary United F.C. is one of four of Canada's newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-Regular Season Schedule:-Year-By-Year:-Year-By-Year Stats:...
, while the final match was played on April 1, 2007 in Winnipeg, at the MTS Centre
MTS Centre
The MTS Centre is an indoor sports arena and entertainment venue in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and home of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. It is located on the former Eaton's site and is owned and operated by True North Sports & Entertainment. The 440,000 square feet ...
, between Edmonton and the Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC are a professional soccer team that plays in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-2007 Season:The Winnipeg Alliance was one of 4 founding teams of the CMISL. In 2007 the league played a Showcase season consisting of exhibition games the Alliance played 2 double headers...
. In all, each CMISL franchise held a home doubleheader, leading to an uneven amount of games between the teams. Edmonton played the most with six games played, as they were the road team for three of the four doubleheaders. The Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club...
on the other hand played only two games, as they did not play a single road game.
2008 Season
For more information see the 2008 CMISL season2008 CMISL season
The 2008 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season had each team playing 10 games. The schedule however was unbalanced as both the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators played six home games and two road games and two at a neutral site, while the Calgary United FC played five home games...
article.
The CMISL released its 2008 schedule via press release on October 25, 2007 and held an accompanying press conference at Servus Place in St. Albert
St. Albert, Alberta
St. Albert is a suburban city in Alberta, located northwest of Edmonton, on the Sturgeon River. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second largest city in the Edmonton area. St...
. The league kicked off its inaugural season
2008 CMISL season
The 2008 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season had each team playing 10 games. The schedule however was unbalanced as both the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators played six home games and two road games and two at a neutral site, while the Calgary United FC played five home games...
on January 19, 2008 with a tournament involving all the teams, hosted by Calgary United FC
Calgary United FC
Calgary United F.C. is one of four of Canada's newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-Regular Season Schedule:-Year-By-Year:-Year-By-Year Stats:...
at the Stampede Corral
Stampede Corral
The Stampede Corral is an ice hockey, rodeo, and Davis Cup tennis arena venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club...
in Calgary.
A "showcase" match had been scheduled for December 1, 2007 and December 2, 2007 between the Edmonton Drillers
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
and the Prince George FC
Prince George Fury
The Prince George Fury were a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.- History :On October 14, 2009 the CMISL announced that a new expansion club will join the league in 2010 in the form of the Prince George Fury.-Year-by-Year:- Players :...
, but on November 10, 2007 it was reported the series had been rescheduled to April 5, 2008 and April 6, 2008. The game is being played in Prince George
Prince George, British Columbia
Prince George, with a population of 71,030 , is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is known as "BC's Northern Capital"...
at the CN Centre
CN Centre
The CN Centre is a 5,967-seat multi-purpose arena, in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It was designed by PBK Architects, opened in 1995 and is owned by the City of Prince George. There are 14 luxury suites...
. Four other pre-season exhibition games were scheduled between the Edmonton Drillers
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
and Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club...
. Two of these games will be held in St. Albert at the Servus Place and two will be held in Saskatoon at the Credit Union Centre
Credit Union Centre
Credit Union Centre is an arena, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Situated near the city's northern entrance, the facility opened in February, 1988 with a seating capacity of around 7,800. It was expanded to 11,330 for the World Junior Hockey Championships in 1990...
. All were held between December 28, 2007 and January 6, 2008.
2009 Season
For more information see the 2009 CMISL season2009 CMISL season
The 2008–09 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees a different format than previous seasons. As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators will play four soccer games and the Calgary...
article.
As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
and Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club...
will play four soccer games and the Calgary United FC
Calgary United FC
Calgary United F.C. is one of four of Canada's newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-Regular Season Schedule:-Year-By-Year:-Year-By-Year Stats:...
will play eight games against the PASL teams. Edmonton and Saskatoon will play two home games and two road games and Calgary will play four home games and four road games against PASL teams. In the CMISL portion of the schedule each team will play eight games. This will see Edmonton play six home games and two road games, Saskatoon play two home games and six road games and Calgary play six home games and two road games.
The playoffs will feature the CMISL champion taking part in an interlocking championship with the winners of the PASL and the winner of the Mexican Liga Mexicana de Futbol Rapido. It has not been announced what format the CMISL championship will take.
2010 Season
For more information see the 2010 CMISL season2010 CMISL season
The 2010 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees the reactivation of the Winnipeg Alliance FC and the expansion of the Prince George Fury. Each team will play four games against teams from the Professional Arena Soccer League in the United States. The season will consist of twelve soccer...
article.
The 2009–08 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees the reactivation of the Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC
Winnipeg Alliance FC are a professional soccer team that plays in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-2007 Season:The Winnipeg Alliance was one of 4 founding teams of the CMISL. In 2007 the league played a Showcase season consisting of exhibition games the Alliance played 2 double headers...
and the expansion of the Prince George Fury
Prince George Fury
The Prince George Fury were a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.- History :On October 14, 2009 the CMISL announced that a new expansion club will join the league in 2010 in the form of the Prince George Fury.-Year-by-Year:- Players :...
. Each team will play 4 games against teams from the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
in the United States. The season will consist of 12 soccer games total. The Edmonton Drillers
Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest...
, Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators
Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club...
, Prince George Fury and Winnipeg Alliance FC will play 6 home games and the Calgary United FC
Calgary United FC
Calgary United F.C. is one of four of Canada's newest professional soccer teams participating in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-Regular Season Schedule:-Year-By-Year:-Year-By-Year Stats:...
will play 7 due to playing American teams.
Active Teams
| Team | City | Established | Home Arena | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary United F.C. | Calgary, Alberta Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... |
2007 | Calgary Soccer Centre | Moved to Calgary Soccer Centre from Stampede Corral Stampede Corral The Stampede Corral is an ice hockey, rodeo, and Davis Cup tennis arena venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club... for the 2008-09 season. |
| Edmonton Drillers Edmonton Drillers (CMISL) The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.-History:On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest... |
Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census... , Alberta Alberta Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces... |
2007 | Edmonton Soccer Centre South | Moved to St. Albert's Servus Centre from Rexall Place Rexall Place Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL... for the 2008 season. Moved to Edmonton Soccer Centre South in 2010 |
| Winnipeg Alliance FC Winnipeg Alliance FC Winnipeg Alliance FC are a professional soccer team that plays in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.-2007 Season:The Winnipeg Alliance was one of 4 founding teams of the CMISL. In 2007 the league played a Showcase season consisting of exhibition games the Alliance played 2 double headers... |
Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name... , Manitoba Manitoba Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other... |
2007 | 7 Oaks Indoor Soccer Complex/MTS Centre MTS Centre The MTS Centre is an indoor sports arena and entertainment venue in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and home of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. It is located on the former Eaton's site and is owned and operated by True North Sports & Entertainment. The 440,000 square feet ... (for 2 games) |
Due to arena scheduling concerns, the Alliance were a road-only team for the 2008 season. The Alliance sat out the 2009 season, and returned for the 2010 season. |
Defunct Teams
| Team | City | Existed | Home Arena | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George Fury Prince George Fury The Prince George Fury were a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League team.- History :On October 14, 2009 the CMISL announced that a new expansion club will join the league in 2010 in the form of the Prince George Fury.-Year-by-Year:- Players :... |
Prince George Prince George, British Columbia Prince George, with a population of 71,030 , is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is known as "BC's Northern Capital"... , British Columbia British Columbia British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858... |
2009–2010 | CN Centre CN Centre The CN Centre is a 5,967-seat multi-purpose arena, in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It was designed by PBK Architects, opened in 1995 and is owned by the City of Prince George. There are 14 luxury suites... |
|
| Saskatoon Accelerators Saskatoon Accelerators Saskatoon Accelerators is a professional soccer team based in Saskatoon that plays the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League. The team plays indoor soccer which is different than the official FIFA indoor game called futsal. Its home games are played at Henk Ruys Soccer Center in Saskatoon.-Club... |
Saskatoon Saskatoon Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344.... , Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota.... |
2007-10 | Credit Union Centre Credit Union Centre Credit Union Centre is an arena, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Situated near the city's northern entrance, the facility opened in February, 1988 with a seating capacity of around 7,800. It was expanded to 11,330 for the World Junior Hockey Championships in 1990... /Henk Ruys Soccer Centre |
Moved from Credit Union Centre to Henk Ruys Soccer Centre for the 2010 season. |
CMISL Champions
| Season | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 2007 CMISL season For 2007, the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League is playing a "Showcase Season" or an exhibition schedule to create interest and test the markets.-Teams:Calgary United FCEdmonton DrillersWinnipeg Alliance FCSaskatoon Accelerators-Schedule:... |
No Champion Crowned | The CMISL played what they termed a "Showcase Season" consisting of a series of exhibition games |
| 2008 2008 CMISL season The 2008 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season had each team playing 10 games. The schedule however was unbalanced as both the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators played six home games and two road games and two at a neutral site, while the Calgary United FC played five home games... |
Edmonton Drillers | Edmonton defeated Calgary United FC 8-7 on March 13, 2008 |
| 2009 2009 CMISL season The 2008–09 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees a different format than previous seasons. As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators will play four soccer games and the Calgary... |
Edmonton Drillers | CMISL became a division of the PASL-Pro |
| 2010 2010 CMISL season The 2010 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees the reactivation of the Winnipeg Alliance FC and the expansion of the Prince George Fury. Each team will play four games against teams from the Professional Arena Soccer League in the United States. The season will consist of twelve soccer... |
Calgary United | |
| 2011 | Calgary United |
Rules
The pitch is a regular sized hockey rink with artificial turf placed on it. The goals are eight feet high and 14 feet (4.3 m) wide. Unlike previous years, all goals are worth one point.Teams consist of six players, including the goalkeeper, on the floor at any one time. The players are changed on the fly, like in hockey. Also like hockey, at times teams will be required to play one or even two players short. These situations, are a result of a player being shown a blue card. A blue card requires the offending player to serve a two or four minute penalty depending on the severity of the offense.
A single game is composed of four fifteen minute quarters. In the few instances where doubleheaders are scheduled, the games will then be shortened to two, twenty minutes halves. During exhibition matches if the teams are tied at the end of the regulation time, a penalty shootout will occur to determine the winner.