The Atlanta Madhatters were a Tier III junior ice hockey team playing in the United States Premier Hockey League's (USPHL) Premier Division. The Madhatters played their home games at the PNY Sports Arena in West Chester, Pennsylvania.The club initially began playing games at the Atlanta Ice House in Marietta, Georgia. But due to roster issues, fielded only an Elite team in the 2025-26 season, and relocated to West Chester, Pennsylvania. It was announced in June 2026, that the team was sold and relocated to Buffalo, New York becoming the Buffalo Steel.
History In April 2019, The USPHL announced the addition of the Atlanta Madhatters to both the Premier and Elite Divisions for the 2019–20 season.
In September 2025, the team relocated temporarily to West Chester, Pennsylvania due to roster limitations, while only fielding a USPHL Elite team. The team was also moved to the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Elite Conference.
In June 2026, the team was sold and relocated to Buffalo, New York, becoming the Buffalo Steel. Fielding a USPHL Premier Team.
Season-by-season records Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA Regular season finish Playoffs 2019–20 44 11 29 4 26 110 191 5th of 5, Florida Div.t-41st of 52, USPHL PremierDid not qualify 2020–21 44 16 23 5 37 134 187 4th of 5, Florida Div.39th of 62, USPHL PremierLost Div. Semifinal series, 1–2 (Florida Eels) 2021–22 44 18 25 1 37 143 188 4th of 5, Florida Div.t-47th of 64, USPHL PremierLost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Florida Eels) 2022–23 44 24 16 4 52 178 147 3rd of 6, Florida Div.t-30th of 70, USPHL PremierLost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Tampa Bay Juniors) 2023–24 44 24 17 3 51 142 138 4th of 6, Florida Div.t-29th of 61, USPHL PremierLost Div. Semifinal series, 1–2 (Bold City Battalion) 2024–25 42 15 25 2 32 121 168 4th of 6, Florida Div.54th of 73, USPHL PremierLost Div. Play-in, 2–5 (Florida Jr. Blades) 2025–26 43 12 30 1 25 122 203 6th of 6, Atlantic Div.22nd of 27, USPHL EliteDidnot qualify BUFFALO STEEL
References
External links NJ Rockets website Elite Prospects