The Rochester Honkers were among the group of five teams to play in the league's inaugural season of 1994, along with the Wausau Woodchucks, Dubuque Mud Puppies, Kenosha Kroakers and Manitowoc Skunks. Of those teams, Wausau and Rochester are the only two that have stayed in their city continuously since their founding in '94. Before the 2026 season the team decided not to renew its lease at the historic ballpark. Team Owner Chris Goodell told the City of Rochester (via KROC) that the park is "no longer sustainable for our operations." From the 'haunted' Kahler Grand Hotel, to the fun downtown nightlife, to the river by the stadium we always enjoyed visiting.