The Midwest Elite Hockey league has announced it will launch a new Midget Major league beginning with the 2008-2009 season.  The league will consist of the following 4 divisions of 5 teams:
 
DETROIT DIVISION:
Belle Tire, Little Caesars, Compuware, Victory Honda, Honeybaked
 
CHICAGO DIVISION:
Chicago Mission, Chicago Fury, Team Illinois, Chicago Young Americans, Madison Capitols
 
MID AM DIVISION:
Cleveland Barons, Pittsburgh Hornets, Mahoning Valley Phantoms, S2, St Louis AAA Blues
 
WEST DIVISION:
PF Chang's, Russell Stover, LA Kings, Dallas Stars, Colorado Rampage
 
Each team will play 46 games which will include 2 home and 2 away inter-division games as well as 6 showcase events.  Each division will host 3 showcases.
 
The Midget Major team play a rigorous tournament schedule.  The MWEHL will now in part replace a number of previously participated tournament venues.  As well as providing excellent competition for the teams within the league, the new format will help to reduce travel costs for all organizations involved.  
 
The new Midget league will fly under the MWEHL banner using its rules and policies. USA Hockey will monitor the new league and its development.  

The league's future vision is to encompass the Midget Minors next season with the addition of all levels one day.