During the nation of Michaelberg's massive growth period, which was caused by the nation's involvement in The Democratic Order's Advanced Growth Program, the government decided it was now time to introduce five brand new stadiums. During the planning stages of the stadiums, it was decided by their President, Michael 'Blitzkreig1010' Guderian, that these five stadiums would be used to start a professional hockey league that was to be known as the 'Michaelberg Professional Hockey League' or MPHA for short. Being an avid hockey fan himself, Blitzkreig1010 thought that his nation's populace would be most satisfied by the fast and strong play found in the sport. So, with the sport decided upon, five brand new hockey stadiums were built around the nation. The first stadium, which is known as the