The Americans were announced in the spring of 2011. The roster will comprise American players. On September 12, 2011, the Americans played their first game at home against the Bradford Rattlers. The Rattlers won the game 5-2. During this game, the first American goal was scored by 16-year-old Dominic Poya from Chicago, Illinois. On September 19, the Americans won their first game 7-2 at home against the Shelburne Red Wings.