Houndog Hockey
The Hunt for the First Cup
Houndog Hockey Franchise

Team Cobra

Minor-league pedigree, an aggressive collection of future draft capital and a franchise still chasing its first Palucci Cup.

Bernie Bellini
General Manager
Bernie Bellini
General Manager
Bernie Bellini
Arena
Terrordome
Capacity 4,528
Coach
Jim Corsi
Assistant GM
Tony Marinaro
2026–27 Prediction
6th Place
Acquired Picks · 2026–27

AV · 5th Round

Dwarf · 18th & 19th Round

Lopezers · 18th Round

Palucci Cup
The Mission

The First Cup Still Awaits

Team Cobra has never won the Palucci Cup. Every draft, trade and roster move is another opportunity to change that history.

Franchise History

The Story of Team Cobra

A successful minor-league pedigree meets the pressure of Houndog Hockey's big leagues.

Team Cobra, a name synonymous with a stellar minor league career, is finally making the leap to the big leagues with Houndog Hockey. Known for his unwavering dedication and integrity, Cobra’s entry into this elite arena raises the question: will he experience rookie jitters, or will he come out swinging?

Cobra’s remarkable track record in the minor leagues has built a solid foundation, but the transition to the big leagues often comes with its own set of challenges. His persistence and proven skills suggest that he has the potential to make a significant impact. However, the pressure of competing at the highest level could pose a hurdle. Nevertheless, one thing is certain—Team Cobra’s performance will likely be an improvement over the Super Bass O'Matics, a franchise that many believe never quite belonged in the big leagues in the first place.

On the other hand, Mr. Bernardo Bellini, who had a strong chance last year, saw his hopes dashed largely due to goaltending issues. Despite having a roster filled with superstars, Bellini's inability to address the goaltending gap has been a critical setback. With time ticking away, Bellini faces the pressing challenge of resolving this issue if he hopes to capitalize on his team's considerable talent and make a successful run.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Team Cobra to see if their minor league excellence translates into big league success, and whether Mr. Bellini can finally find the solution to his goaltending woes. The upcoming games promise to be a crucial test for both, with the potential to reshape their futures in the league.

Current Season

2026–27 Roster

Protected players, draft selections, trades and roster movement for Team Cobra.

Keepers

Protected Players

2026–27
Round Player / Status
1 Traded Pick to Team Dwarf
2 —
3 Traded pick to Little Lopezers
4 —
5 /
6 —
7 Traded Pick to Team AV
8 —
9 —
10 Traded Pick to Team Dwarf
11 —
12 —
13 —
14 Michael Misa
15 —
16 —
17 —
18 Traded Pick to Little Lopezers /
19 /
20 —
Draft Board

Drafted Players

2026–27
Round Player Team Traded To / On Dropped On
1 Traded Pick to Team Dwarf — — —
2 Igor Shesterkin NYR — —
3 Pick traded to Little Lopezers — — —
4 Mikko Rantanen DAL — —
5 Darren Raddysh TOR — —
5 Josh Morrissey WPG — —
6 Brayden Point TB — —
7 Traded Pick to Team AV — — —
8 J.T. Miller NYR — —
9 Porter Martone PHI — —
10 Traded Pick to Team Dwarf — — —
11 Luke Hughes NJ — —
12 Carter Hart VGK — —
13 Dropped Philip Broberg STL — Oct 5
14 Michael Misa SJ — —
15 Dylan Holloway STL — —
16 Matvei Gridin CGY — —
17 Luke Evangelista NJ — —
18 Matthew Wood NSH — —
18 Igor Chernyshov SJ — —
19 Joel Hofer STL — —
19 Roman Kantserov CHI — —
20 Luca Cagnoni SJ — —
Dropped indicates a player dropped during the regular season or offseason.