Following the demise of Roller Hockey International, the organization continues to exist to this day as a youth hockey development organization.[citation needed] The professional team has been revived at least once (in 2004) in the
Professional Inline Hockey Association.[citation needed]
The Wings were announced as one of the six teams participating in the 2008 Major League Roller Hockey Pro Tour.
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"Roller Hockey League Lands at Arena with Buffalo Wings", The Buffalo News, January 10, 1997. Accessed January 26, 2017. "The Empire State Cobras, searching for a new home after one financially disastrous Roller Hockey International season in Glens Falls, have landed in Marine Midland Arena as the Buffalo Wings."
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"No Ice Required Pro Roller Hockey, The Fast-Paced Hot Weather Sport", The Buffalo News, May 20, 1997. Accessed January 26, 2017. "Buffalo has always been known as a hockey town, and now fans can sit in the air-conditioned comfort of Marine Midland Arena to get their fill of the game during the summer. A few years back, Buffalo had a roller hockey team called the Buffalo Stampede, but it wasn't around for very long. "
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"Wings Shift to Buffalo State Arena", The Buffalo News, May 5, 1998. Accessed January 26, 2017. "The Buffalo Wings will play in a new league and in a new home arena for the 1998 season. The Buffalo State College Sports Arena will be the Wings' home court for their first season in Major League Roller Hockey, the team announced Monday."
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"WINGS MAKE SURE THIS WON'T BE YEAR OF THE (BLUE) OX", The Buffalo News, August 19, 1999. Accessed January 26, 2017. "The Wings resisted that urge, remaining composed in the face of an all-out assault by the Minnesota Blue Ox. Buffalo's cool approach paid off with an 8-3 win over Minnesota in the RHI playoff opener before a sparse crowd at the Arrowhead Pond."
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"Wings are Grounded by Vipers", The Buffalo News, August 20, 1999. Accessed January 26, 2017. "The Wings, decimated by injuries to their defensemen, lost to the St. Louis Vipers, 11-7, in Thursday night's conference final in the Roller Hockey International playoffs at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim."