Providence Bruins
In 1987, Frank DuRoss ventured into the sports industry when he became part of a group of investors in the Utica Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL). Four years later he co-purchased the Maine Mariners and moved them to Providence, Rhode Island, as the Providence Bruins. On April 10, 2001 DuRoss purchased 100% of the Providence Bruins from his former partner Ed Anderson. In August 2006, DuRoss sold the Providence Bruins to businessman H. Larue Renfroe. Duross previously served on the executive committee of both the American Hockey League and the United Soccer Leagues.