The Melville Millionaires are entering the 2026-27 season on solid financial footing.
The organization has announced a $72,546 surplus for the 2025-26 fiscal year, generated from more than $1.08 million in total revenue. Perhaps even more significant, the Millionaires have also eliminated their outstanding debt, putting the organization on solid financial footing heading into the new season.
President Daniel Hope says it marks the third consecutive year of positive financial results for the hockey club, something he believes reflects the work of the organization’s board and the continued support of the Melville community.
“None of this happens without them, and I think that as proud as we are as a board to have been able to report the strong financial position that we did, it’s a testament to the community too.”
Fundraising continues to be a major part of the Millionaires’ financial success. The organization generated more than $304,000 through fundraising initiatives during the past year, including the Cash Lotto, Comedy Night, Club 400 and jersey auctions.
Hope says the response from the community has remained strong, with fans and supporters continuing to get behind the Millionaires in a variety of ways.
“It just seems like everything that we’re putting out there, the community is really rallying behind us and supporting it.”
While the financial picture has continued to improve, the focus now shifts toward what happens on the ice.
The Millionaires return a number of key players from last season, giving head coach and general manager Doug Johnson a strong foundation to work with heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
That optimism is also translating into excitement around the community.
The Millionaires will officially open their regular-season home schedule Saturday, with the home opener serving as the first opportunity for fans to see this year’s team in meaningful action.
The weekend will also feature a tailgate barbecue from 4:30PM to 7:00 PM ahead of Saturday’s game, followed by the Millionaires’ annual golf tournament on Sunday, giving the organization several opportunities to connect with supporters away from the rink.
“There’s definitely a solid buzz in the community,” Hope said. “I really feel that there’s a genuine buzz in the community about things, so it’s going to be awesome to see Saturday when we roll out into the regular season.”
The Millionaires’ commitment to the hockey program also remains significant financially.
The organization invested approximately $634,000 into hockey operations last season, covering areas such as player development, education, equipment, travel and staffing.
And while costs continue to rise across junior hockey, the Millionaires have elected to keep both season-ticket prices and game-day admission unchanged for the upcoming season.
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