BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Beauts era has officially come to an end.
The Premier Hockey Federation players, which included seven teams, were bought out by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter and former world No. 1 tennis player Billie Jean King.
"Honestly, everybody was quiet," said Mikyla Grant-Mentis. "I don't think anybody knew what was happening.
The majority of Buffalo's roster was locked in on newly signed contracts, training for a new season.
"I was going to make more than I was last year. I didn't have to get a job during the season again. I would've been able to live in a better place. In a five-minute call, that was all taken away," said Grant-Mentis.
Players within the Buffalo Beauts were not expecting the league to make this move that has voided their contracts. However, the players are able to find new homes in the new PWHPA and try out.
"To be honest, I don't know what to do next," said Lovisa Berndtsson. "My plan is to stay here in Sweden and try to find a new team to play for."
The hardest part for players leaving Buffalo is saying goodbye to a loyal fan base that has supported this franchise from the beginning.
"It kind of stinks because Buffalo is such a sports hub, especially with youth girls" said Allison Attea. "It was really cool because I grew up here and played for all those teams."
