The Continental Hockey League (CnHL) is a defunct semi-professional ice hockey league which operated from 1972 to 1986. [1] It is known as the predecessor to the All-American Hockey League, in which three teams ( Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members.
The league ceased operations after the 1985–86 season.
The championship trophy for the CnHL was called the 'Walmer Cup'. [2]
CnHL Teams
- Billings Marlboros (1985–86)
- Chicago Cardinals (1974–76, 1978–86)
- Chicago Wildcats (1973–75)
- Danville Dashers (1981–86)
- Dayton Jets (1985–86)
- Decatur Blues (1981–83)
- Decatur Storm (1983–84)
- Findlay Warriors (1983–84), became Dayton Jets
- Fort Wayne Scouts (1978–79)
- Fox Valley Flyers (1979–80)
- Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980–82)
- Hammond Cardinals (1977–78)
- Janesville Jets (1981–82)
- Kenosha Chargers (1979–81)
- Kenosha Flyers (1974–75, 1976–79)
- Lake County Flyers (1975–76)
- Madison Blues (1974–77)
- Minot Maple Leafs (1985–86)
- Pekin Stars (1977–79)
- Peoria Blades (1972–82)
- Rockton Wheels (1977–78)
- Rock River Jets (1982–83)
- St. Louis Chiefs (1973–74)
- St. Louis Pepsi (1972–73)
- St. Louis Saints (1974–76)
- Spirit of St Louis (1973–74)
- Springfield Kings (1976–85)
- Troy Sabres (1982–86)
- Webster Stars (1972–73)
Timeline
References
- ^ "Continental Hockey League history and statistics". hockeydb.com.
- ^ "Remembering The Kenosha Flyers". From the Booth. October 25, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
The Continental Hockey League (CnHL) is a defunct semi-professional ice hockey league which operated from 1972 to 1986. [1] It is known as the predecessor to the All-American Hockey League, in which three teams ( Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members.
The league ceased operations after the 1985–86 season.
The championship trophy for the CnHL was called the 'Walmer Cup'. [2]
CnHL Teams
- Billings Marlboros (1985–86)
- Chicago Cardinals (1974–76, 1978–86)
- Chicago Wildcats (1973–75)
- Danville Dashers (1981–86)
- Dayton Jets (1985–86)
- Decatur Blues (1981–83)
- Decatur Storm (1983–84)
- Findlay Warriors (1983–84), became Dayton Jets
- Fort Wayne Scouts (1978–79)
- Fox Valley Flyers (1979–80)
- Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980–82)
- Hammond Cardinals (1977–78)
- Janesville Jets (1981–82)
- Kenosha Chargers (1979–81)
- Kenosha Flyers (1974–75, 1976–79)
- Lake County Flyers (1975–76)
- Madison Blues (1974–77)
- Minot Maple Leafs (1985–86)
- Pekin Stars (1977–79)
- Peoria Blades (1972–82)
- Rockton Wheels (1977–78)
- Rock River Jets (1982–83)
- St. Louis Chiefs (1973–74)
- St. Louis Pepsi (1972–73)
- St. Louis Saints (1974–76)
- Spirit of St Louis (1973–74)
- Springfield Kings (1976–85)
- Troy Sabres (1982–86)
- Webster Stars (1972–73)
Timeline
References
- ^ "Continental Hockey League history and statistics". hockeydb.com.
- ^ "Remembering The Kenosha Flyers". From the Booth. October 25, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2024.