History
The RiverHawks franchise was relocated from Springfield, Illinois, where they were known as the Springfield Capitals, to Rockford in time for the 2002 season. However, the RiverHawks originated in Portsmouth, Ohio as the Portsmouth Explorers.
The Rockford RiverHawks (including years as Portsmouth and Springfield) are currently tied with the Florence Freedom (including years as Erie and Johnstown) for the most league championships with three each.
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