Hawaiʻi Football League
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Hawaiʻi Football League | |
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Sport | American football |
Founded | 1993 |
No. of teams | 25 (total in history) |
Country(ies) | United States |
Ceased | 2005 |
Last champion(s) |
Maui Stars |
The Hawaiʻi Football League, (HFL) or (HIFL), was a semi-pro football league (listed as adult amateur on website) operating in Hawaiʻi from 1994 to 2005. Teams were located on the Hawaiian islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, and Oahu.
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[edit] History
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The HFL was founded in 1993. Today, the HFL was the only, and thus far, the only semi-pro football league in the islands.
[edit] Adminastration
- President: Danny Crowell
- Vice President: Darren Atkins
- (years unknown for both)
[edit] End of the League
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The league ended operation in 2005 and all teams have thus folded. There is no current explanation as to why the league folded nor is there information as to if the league will return or semi-pro football will continue in Hawaiʻi.
Former President Danny Crowell is said to be living on the Big Island and Former Vice President Darren Atkins is said to have moved to Colorado.
[edit] Tsunami Bowl Championships
Tsunami Bowl was the name of the HFL championship game.
- 1993 - Halawa Hurricanes
- 1994 - Maui Stars
- 1995 - Maui Stars
- 1996 - Leeward Chiefs
- 1997 - Leeward Chiefs
- 1998 - Maui Stars
- 1999 - Kihei Heat
- 2000 - Na Kani Koa
- 2001 - Na Kani Koa
- 2002 - Hilo Storm
- 2003 - Kona Razorbacs
- 2004 - Maui Stars
- 2005 - Maui Stars
[edit] Former/Defunct Teams
- 808 Lighting
- Central Warlords
- Halawa Hurricanes
- Hawaiian Warriors
- Hilo Bulls
- Hilo Storm
- Kalihi Lighting
- Kaneoche Hammerheads
- Kauai Cowboys
- Kauai Enforcers
- Kauai Knights
- Kihei Heat
- Kona Ikaikas
- Kona Razorbacs
- Koolau Monarchs
- Leeward Chiefs
- Maui Magic
- Maui Stars
- Na Kani Koa
- Oahu Golden Eagles
- Pacific Iron Dogs
- Wahiawa Express
- Waiakea Rage
- Waianae Fighting Hawaiians
- Waimae Warriors
- Winward Hawks
[edit] Oahu Football League
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- Further information: Oahu Football League
Hawai'i was also host to the Oahu Football League (OFL), another semi-pro football organization in the state. It is unknown what relation (if any) this league had to the HIFL.