Continental Hockey League (1972–1987)
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The Continental Hockey League is a defunct hockey league which operated from 1972 to 1986. It is widely known as the predecessor to the All-American Hockey League
, in which 3 teams (Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members.
The league would cease operations after the 1986 season.
All-American Hockey League
The All-American Hockey League was a minor league hockey organization formed in 1972 with teams based in the Upper Midwest and Great lakes regions of the United States as the Continental Hockey League. In 1986 the league folded and the Danville, Dayton, Troy went on to form the All-American Hockey...
, in which 3 teams (Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members.
The league would cease operations after the 1986 season.
CnHL Teams
- Billings Marlboros (1985-86)
- Chicago Cardinals (1972-76, 1978-86)
- Chicago Wildcats (1973-75)
- Danville DashersDanville DashersThe Danville Dashers were an ice hockey team in the Continental Hockey League. They played in Danville, Illinois, USA at the David S. Palmer Arena....
(1981–1986) - Decatur Blues (1981-83)
- Dayton jets (1985-86)
- 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 (1972-73, 1977-79)
- Peoria Blades (1972-82)
- Rockton Wheels 1977-78)
- Rock River Jets (1982-83)
- St. Louis Pepsi (1972-73)
- St. Louis Rockets (1972-73)
- St. Louis Chiefs (1973-74)
- Spirit of St Louis (1973-74)
- St. Louis Saints (1974-76)
- Springfield Kings (1976-85)
- Troy Sabres (1982-86)
- Webster Stars (1972-73)