 In April 2018, the NA3HL announced the entire East Division had left the league including the reigning champions, the Metro Jets, and joined the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL).The Butte Cobras were also announced as returning and the Point Mallard Ducks were purchased and relocated to become the Milwaukee Power.In June of 2020 the El Paso Rhinos announced an agreement to join both the NA3HL and the NAHL (in 2021–22).