The Soo Firehawks are a USA Hockey-sanctioned ice hockey team from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan based out of the Big Bear Arena. The team was founded in 2012. The team joined the United States Premier Hockey League along with the rest of the Midwest Junior Hockey League membership for the 2015-16 season. On August 20, 2015 the teams website announced “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Soo Firehawks Junior Hockey Club will cease operations for the 2015-2016 season. We decline any further public comment regarding our decision while we explore all available options for the organization.”