Former Danville Dashers coach Paul MacLean was brought in as his replacement. The Danville Dashers finished in third followed by the Danbury Whalers who finished in fourth. Bashers, Dashers, Gliders, and Bosses. The Dashers were named in honor of the original Danville Dashers. The Arena opened in 1980, and the original tenants were also called the Danville Dashers. The 2017-18 Delhi Dashers team was captained by H.S. Prannoy and coached by Ajay Kanwar. John Baker also started a running team called the Duke City Dashers. The team played their first game on October 27, 2017, against the Danville Dashers. It has set up an athletics club, the Dalkey Dashers. Delhi Dashers and Ahmedabad Smash Masters did not participate in this edition. The new Dashers have won one title, in 2017. Delhi Dashers (formerly Delhi Acers) defeated Mumbai Rockets in the final to clinch the title. Delhi Dashers (formerly Delhi Acers) became the champions after beating Mumbai Rockets in the final. As a Tribrid players can have Bashers, Dashers and Gliders with just using one character. Delhi Dashers won the tournament after beating Mumbai Rockets 4-3.