1996 RHI season
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The 1996 RHI season was the 4th season of Roller Hockey International
. It began in May 1996, with the regular season ending on August 12, 1996. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended on September 2, with the Orlando Jackals
defeating the Anaheim Bullfrogs
to win their first Murphy Cup. The Anaheim Bullfrogs
hosted the 3rd RHI All-Star Game
at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California
on July 8, 1996.
, Ottawa Loggers, and Vancouver Voodoo
all moved into their cities' new arenas; Molson Centre in Montreal, Corel Centre in Ottawa, and General Motors Place
in Vancouver. The Oakland Skates
also moved to the Kaiser Convention Center
. The New Jersey Rockin Rollers
' and Philadelphia Bulldogs
' arenas were renamed to the Continental Airlines Arena
and CoreStates Spectrum respectively.
and debuted a new logo and uniforms. The Sacramento River Rats and Vancouver Voodoo
both debuted slightly altered uniforms.
folded after two seasons in the league. The Detroit Motor City Mustangs
and Minnesota Blue Ox
folded after only one season in the league. The Buffalo Stampede folded after their second season, and their roster was picked up by the Empire State Cobras
, formerly the Phoenix Cobras
.
relocated to Glens Falls, New York
to become the Empire State Cobras
, but the Phoenix Cobras players did not transfer with the franchise. The players went into a supplemental draft, and the Cobras picked up the folded Buffalo Stampede's roster.
, Long Island Jawz
, and the Minnesota Arctic Blast
, who were on hiatus for the 1995 season
.
, the Montreal Roadrunners
and Ottawa Loggers were moved to the Central Division
. The three existing franchises, the New Jersey Rockin Rollers
, Orlando Jackals
(formerly the Orlando Rollergators), and Philadelphia Bulldogs
were joined by the Empire State Cobras
, formerly the Phoenix Cobras
, and the expansion Long Island Jawz
, to bring the total back to five teams.
In the Central Division, the Buffalo Stampede, Chicago Cheetahs
, Detroit Motor City Mustangs
, and Minnesota Blue Ox
all folded before the 1996 season. The only remaining franchise, the St. Louis Vipers
, were joined by the Montreal Roadrunners and Ottawa Loggers from the Atlantic, and the newly reformed Minnesota Arctic Blast
, lowering the division's teams to four.
The Northwest Division
was the only division to remain the same from the 1995 season
.
In the Pacific Division
, the Empire State Cobras, formerly the Phoenix Cobras, were moved to the Atlantic Division. The remaining four teams, the Anaheim Bullfrogs
, Los Angeles Blades
, Oklahoma Coyotes, and San Diego Barracudas
were joined by the expansion Denver Daredevils
to bring the total number of teams back to five.
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
were the Western Conference
regular season champions and had the best overall record with 46 points. The Minnesota Arctic Blast
had the best record in the Eastern Conference
with 44 points.
*St. Louis finished with exactly the same number of points as the Montreal Roadrunners
, but garnered more wins (the Vipers with 15, the Roadrunners with 14), to earn the 2nd spot.
Roller Hockey International
Roller Hockey International was a professional inline hockey league that operated in North America from 1993 to 1999. It was the first major professional league for inline hockey....
. It began in May 1996, with the regular season ending on August 12, 1996. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended on September 2, with the Orlando Jackals
Orlando Jackals
The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
defeating the Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
to win their first Murphy Cup. The Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
hosted the 3rd RHI All-Star Game
3rd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game
The 3rd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game was held at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California, home of the Anaheim Bullfrogs.The game was held between two teams, each representing a conference of Roller Hockey International . The Western Conference team won the game 14–12....
at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
on July 8, 1996.
Arena changes
The Montreal RoadrunnersMontreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
, Ottawa Loggers, and Vancouver Voodoo
Vancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
all moved into their cities' new arenas; Molson Centre in Montreal, Corel Centre in Ottawa, and General Motors Place
General Motors Place
Rogers Arena Rogers Arena Rogers Arena (nicknamed "The Phone Booth" and "The Cable Box" and also "The Garage" (when it was called GM Place) is an indoor sports arena located at 800 Griffiths Way in the downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada...
in Vancouver. The Oakland Skates
Oakland Skates
The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
also moved to the Kaiser Convention Center
Kaiser Convention Center
The Kaiser Convention Center is a 5,492-seat multi-purpose arena in Oakland, California that opened in 1914. In the 1950's and 1960's the Roller Derby played there hundreds of times. It was home to the Oakland Skates roller hockey team. Originally known as the Oakland Auditorium, it was renamed in...
. The New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
' and Philadelphia Bulldogs
Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
' arenas were renamed to the Continental Airlines Arena
Continental Airlines Arena
Izod Center is a multi-purpose arena, in the MetLife Sports Complex, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. It opened in 1981 and currently has a maximum seating capacity of 20,000...
and CoreStates Spectrum respectively.
New uniforms
The Orlando Rollergators were renamed the Orlando JackalsOrlando Jackals
The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
and debuted a new logo and uniforms. The Sacramento River Rats and Vancouver Voodoo
Vancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
both debuted slightly altered uniforms.
Contraction
The Chicago CheetahsChicago Cheetahs
The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
folded after two seasons in the league. The Detroit Motor City Mustangs
Detroit Motor City Mustangs
The Detroit Motor City Mustangs were a professional roller hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Their only season was in 1995, first game played against the Buffalo Stampede at The Aud in Buffalo, NY on June 12. First home game was...
and Minnesota Blue Ox
Minnesota Blue Ox
The Minnesota Blue Ox were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
folded after only one season in the league. The Buffalo Stampede folded after their second season, and their roster was picked up by the Empire State Cobras
Empire State Cobras
The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender...
, formerly the Phoenix Cobras
Phoenix Cobras
The Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
.
Relocation
The Phoenix CobrasPhoenix Cobras
The Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
relocated to Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States. Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,700 at the 2010 census...
to become the Empire State Cobras
Empire State Cobras
The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender...
, but the Phoenix Cobras players did not transfer with the franchise. The players went into a supplemental draft, and the Cobras picked up the folded Buffalo Stampede's roster.
Expansion
The league added three franchises, including the Denver DaredevilsDenver Daredevils
The Denver Daredevils were a professional roller hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, Long Island Jawz
Long Island Jawz
The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who...
, and the Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, who were on hiatus for the 1995 season
1995 RHI season
The 1995 RHI season was the 3rd season of Roller Hockey International. It began in June 1995, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the San Jose Rhinos defeating the Montreal Roadrunners to win their first Murphy Cup in overtime of game three....
.
Realignment
In the Atlantic DivisionAtlantic Division (RHI)
RHI's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Buffalo Stampede*Florida Hammerheads*Montreal Roadrunners*New Jersey Rockin Rollers...
, the Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
and Ottawa Loggers were moved to the Central Division
Central Division (RHI)
Roller Hockey International’s Central Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Atlanta Fire Ants*Chicago Cheetahs*Minnesota Arctic Blast...
. The three existing franchises, the New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
, Orlando Jackals
Orlando Jackals
The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
(formerly the Orlando Rollergators), and Philadelphia Bulldogs
Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
were joined by the Empire State Cobras
Empire State Cobras
The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender...
, formerly the Phoenix Cobras
Phoenix Cobras
The Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, and the expansion Long Island Jawz
Long Island Jawz
The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who...
, to bring the total back to five teams.
In the Central Division, the Buffalo Stampede, Chicago Cheetahs
Chicago Cheetahs
The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
, Detroit Motor City Mustangs
Detroit Motor City Mustangs
The Detroit Motor City Mustangs were a professional roller hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Their only season was in 1995, first game played against the Buffalo Stampede at The Aud in Buffalo, NY on June 12. First home game was...
, and Minnesota Blue Ox
Minnesota Blue Ox
The Minnesota Blue Ox were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
all folded before the 1996 season. The only remaining franchise, the St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
, were joined by the Montreal Roadrunners and Ottawa Loggers from the Atlantic, and the newly reformed Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, lowering the division's teams to four.
The Northwest Division
Northwest Division (RHI)
RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
was the only division to remain the same from the 1995 season
1995 RHI season
The 1995 RHI season was the 3rd season of Roller Hockey International. It began in June 1995, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the San Jose Rhinos defeating the Montreal Roadrunners to win their first Murphy Cup in overtime of game three....
.
In the Pacific Division
Pacific Division (RHI)
RHI's Pacific Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Buss Division.-1994:*Anaheim Bullfrogs*Las Vegas Flash*Los Angeles Blades*Oakland Skates*San Diego Barracudas...
, the Empire State Cobras, formerly the Phoenix Cobras, were moved to the Atlantic Division. The remaining four teams, the Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
, Los Angeles Blades
Los Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
, Oklahoma Coyotes, and San Diego Barracudas
San Diego Barracudas
The San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
were joined by the expansion Denver Daredevils
Denver Daredevils
The Denver Daredevils were a professional roller hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
to bring the total number of teams back to five.
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Note: x – clinched playoff spot, y – clinched division title, z – clinched regular season conference title, b – clinched best overall record, e – eliminated from playoff contentionTiebreaking procedures
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the rankingRanking
A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', 'ranked lower than' or 'ranked equal to' the second....
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
- The fewer number of games played.
- The greater number of games won.
- The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing.
- The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season.
- The fewer number of goals against.
Scoring leaders
| Player | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hugo BelangerHugo Belanger Hugo P. Belanger is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. Belanger was selected in the 8th round in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and went on to play 15 seasons in hockey’s minor leagues.... |
Long Island Jawz Long Island Jawz The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who... |
25 | 48 | 53 | 101 | +29 | 6 |
| Doug Ast |
Vancouver Voodoo Vancouver Voodoo The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in... |
28 | 50 | 41 | 91 | +25 | 32 |
| Gerry St. Cyr |
Sacramento River Rats | 28 | 48 | 41 | 89 | +9 | 37 |
 Cory Laylin |
Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
28 | 42 | 47 | 89 | +15 | 16 |
| Mark Woolf Mark Woolf (ice hockey b. 1970) Mark Woolf is a retired professional ice hockey and roller hockey player whom was drafted by Boston Bruins 126th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He also competed at the IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship representing Canada.... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
27 | 32 | 53 | 85 | +24 | 25 |
| Vincent Giannone |
Empire State Cobras Empire State Cobras The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender... |
25 | 21 | 63 | 84 | +12 | 62 |
| Victor Gervais |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
25 | 29 | 55 | 84 | +21 | 58 |
| Daniel Shank Daniel Shank Daniel Shank is a retired National Hockey League right wing.After playing four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Shank made his professional debut with the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League in the 1988–89 season... |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
28 | 31 | 50 | 81 | +15 | 52 |
| Christian Skoryna |
St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... |
28 | 36 | 44 | 80 | +8 | 38 |
| John Young |
Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
28 | 24 | 55 | 79 | +10 | 32 |
Leading goaltenders
| Player | Team | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Ferguson Jeff Ferguson Jeffrey Ferguson is a Canadian professional basketball player, currently playing for Edmonton Energy of the International Basketball League.- High school :... |
Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... |
16 | 606:56 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 61 | 0 | .877 | 4.82 |
| Eric Raymond |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
9 | 418:41 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 | .848 | 5.04 |
| Scott Humphrey |
Vancouver Voodoo Vancouver Voodoo The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in... |
17 | 691:30 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 78 | 0 | .871 | 5.41 |
| Bill Horn |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
11 | 480:51 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 0 | .843 | 5.59 |
| Nick Vitucci Nick Vitucci Nick Vitucci is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Currently, he is the head coach of the ECHL's Toledo Walleye.... |
Empire State Cobras Empire State Cobras The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender... |
15 | 717:07 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 85 | 0 | .846 | 5.69 |
| David Goverde David Goverde David Goverde is a professional hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League.Currently resides in Orlando, Florida and manages "Just Hockey" .-External links:... |
Empire State Cobras Empire State Cobras The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender... |
13 | 622:05 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 74 | 0 | .866 | 5.71 |
| Pat Mazzoli |
Long Island Jawz Long Island Jawz The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who... |
8 | 374:52 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 0 | .835 | 5.76 |
| Rob Laurie |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
21 | 922:18 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 112 | 0 | .839 | 5.83 |
| Bob Bell |
Vancouver Voodoo Vancouver Voodoo The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in... |
13 | 600:42 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 73 | 0 | .832 | 5.83 |
| Grant Sjerven |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
10 | 382:59 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 47 | 0 | .834 | 5.89 |
Playoff seeds
After the regular season, 8 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
were the Western Conference
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
regular season champions and had the best overall record with 46 points. The Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
had the best record in the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
with 44 points.
Atlantic Division
- Empire State CobrasEmpire State CobrasThe Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender...
– Atlantic DivisionAtlantic Division (RHI)RHI's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Buffalo Stampede*Florida Hammerheads*Montreal Roadrunners*New Jersey Rockin Rollers...
champions, 37 points - Orlando JackalsOrlando JackalsThe Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...
– 36 points
Central Division
- Minnesota Arctic BlastMinnesota Arctic BlastThe Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
– Central DivisionCentral Division (RHI)Roller Hockey International’s Central Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Atlanta Fire Ants*Chicago Cheetahs*Minnesota Arctic Blast...
and Eastern Conference regular season champions, 44 points - St. Louis VipersSt. Louis VipersThe St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
– 31 points*
*St. Louis finished with exactly the same number of points as the Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
, but garnered more wins (the Vipers with 15, the Roadrunners with 14), to earn the 2nd spot.
Northwest Division
- Vancouver VoodooVancouver VoodooThe Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
– Northwest DivisionNorthwest Division (RHI)RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
champions, 39 points - Oakland SkatesOakland SkatesThe Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
– 32 points
Pacific Division
- Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim BullfrogsThe Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
– Pacific DivisionPacific Division (RHI)RHI's Pacific Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Buss Division.-1994:*Anaheim Bullfrogs*Las Vegas Flash*Los Angeles Blades*Oakland Skates*San Diego Barracudas...
and Western Conference regular season champions; Best Overall Record winners, 46 points - Los Angeles BladesLos Angeles BladesThe Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
– 33 points
Playoff bracket
In each round, the higher-seeded team is awarded home floor advantage. In the Murphy Cup Finals, home floor is determined based on regular season points. Each best-of-three series follows a 1–2 format: the lower-seeded team will play at home for game 1, and the higher-seeded team will be at home for game 2 and 3 (if necessary).RHI awards
| Award | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Murphy Cup | Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
| Eastern Conference Champions Eastern Conference (RHI) The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference.... |
Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... |
| Western Conference Champions Western Conference (RHI) The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference.... |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
| Coach of the Year | Murray Eaves Murray Eaves Murray James Eaves is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 57 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. He now coaches Bantam Tier 1 hockey and lacrosse at Shattuck - St. Mary's school in Faribault, Minnesota. Married to Deborah... (Empire State Cobras Empire State Cobras The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender... ) |
| Defenseman of the Year | Cory Laylin (Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... ) |
| Executive of the Year | |
| Goalie of the Year | Rob Laurie (Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... ) |
| Leading Scorer | Hugo Belanger Hugo Belanger Hugo P. Belanger is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. Belanger was selected in the 8th round in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and went on to play 15 seasons in hockey’s minor leagues.... (Long Island Jawz Long Island Jawz The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who... ) |
| Most Valuable Player | Hugo Belanger Hugo Belanger Hugo P. Belanger is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. Belanger was selected in the 8th round in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and went on to play 15 seasons in hockey’s minor leagues.... (Long Island Jawz Long Island Jawz The Long Island Jawz were a professional roller hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. They played only one year until a dispute with the New York Islanders caused the team to cease operations. The team was coached by Phil DeGaetano who... ) |
| Playoff MVP | Bill Horn (Orlando Jackals Orlando Jackals The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... ) |
See also
- Season structure of RHI
- 1996 Murphy Cup playoffs
- 1996 RHI Draft
- 1995 RHI season1995 RHI seasonThe 1995 RHI season was the 3rd season of Roller Hockey International. It began in June 1995, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the San Jose Rhinos defeating the Montreal Roadrunners to win their first Murphy Cup in overtime of game three....
- 1996 RHI transactions
- 3rd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game3rd Roller Hockey International All-Star GameThe 3rd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game was held at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California, home of the Anaheim Bullfrogs.The game was held between two teams, each representing a conference of Roller Hockey International . The Western Conference team won the game 14–12....
- Roller Hockey International All-Star Game
- 1996 in sports1996 in sports1996 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Lasse Kjus, Norway** Women's overall season champion: Katja Seizinger, Germany-American football:...