Erie Panthers
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The Erie Panthers were a professional hockey team, and one of the founding members in the East Coast Hockey League. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania
from 1988 to 1996, they were one of the most prolific teams in the ECHL. The Panthers were known for their ability to score goals quickly and often, as well as for the over-aggressive style of play that led to an abundance of fights. They currently hold records in 15 different categories in the ECHL and are in the top 5 of 38 different categories.
, who was also an intricate part of the creation of the ECHL itself. Erie was chosen as a location due to the success of the former Erie Golden Blades
. The Panthers enjoyed success earlier on in their existence with five straight playoff appearances. Though never winning the league championship, the team was named the regular season champs for the 1989–90 season. The next three years would bring about the end of the Panthers franchise with three straight losing seasons.
In 1996 the team would be moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
and renamed te Baton Rouge Kingfish
. There the team's struggles continued, making the playoffs in only one of seven seasons in Baton Rouge
. In 2004 the franchise again relocated, this time moving 4,400 miles northwest to Victoria, British Columbia
. The franchise continued operation there as the Victoria Salmon Kings
, garnering a Division Championship in the 2007–08 season.
The franchise finally ceased operations following the 2010–11 ECHL season, making way for the WHL
's Victoria Royals. This marked the end of a 23-year franchise run, the longest in the league behind the Wheeling Nailers
(Carolina Thunderbirds
) and the Greenville Road Warriors
(Johnstown Chiefs
), both of which continue to operate.
The Panthers' jerseys were black, white, and grey. The Home jersey had a white background, while the away jersey had a black background. The original logo was that of a grey panther
and a hockey stick
. During the 1991–92 season the use of an alternate logo was added. This logo was the face of a growling panther in dark blue. The 1994–95 season saw the last logo change for the Panthers. This logo was a caricature
of a panther, under the word "Erie". Also used during the 1994–95 season was a "20th Anniversary of Hockey in Erie" patch.
, located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania
. The five year old arena held roughly 5,500 fans and served as one of the loudest places to play in the ECHL for eight years. Despite being a fairly new building, the Tullio Arena lacked a proper sound dampening system with the playing surface being surrounded on all sides by uncovered concrete walls. This design allowed the already loud noise of the crowd to be amplified throughout the building.
Head coach: Ron Hansis
Asst. Coach: Barry Smith
1995–96:
Head coach: Barry Smith
or NHL Supplemental Draft
. Only three players have ever playing in the NHL after playing for the Panthers.
Former players typically took one of two paths after leaving the team. They either played out their career in European hockey leagues, or joined the Roller Hockey International
league.
: Ron Hansis
1989 MVP Award: Daryl Harpe
1989 Leading Scorer: Daryl Harpe
1989 Defenseman of the Year: Kelly Szauter
1990 MVP Award: Bill McDougall
1990 Rookie of the Year: Bill McDougall
1990 Leading Scorer: Bill McDougall
1995 Rookie of the Year: Kevin McKinnon
1995 Leading Scorer: Scott Burfoot
See Also: List of Erie Panthers League Records.
Most penalty minutes (Career)
#1 : 2,425 - Cam Brown
(Chill
91-93, Panthers 93-96, Kingfish
96-02, Gladiators
02-06)
Most goals, both teams (One game)
#1 : 21 - Erie Panthers (13) vs. Carolina Thunderbirds
(8), Dec. 21, 1988
#2 : 20 - Richmond Renegades
(15) vs. Erie Panthers (5), Dec. 23, 1990
#3 : 19 - Erie Panthers (11) vs. Knoxville Cherokees
(8), Mar. 18, 1989
Highest goals-per-game average (One season)
#1 : 5.95 - Erie Panthers, 1989-90 (357 goals in 60 games)
#4 : 5.45 - Erie Panthers, 1988-89 (327 goals in 60 games)
Fastest three goals
#1 : 21 seconds - Doug Stromback (12:19), Daryl Harpe (12:29) and Hank Banas (12:40 of 3rd period),
Erie vs. Knoxville, Nov. 29, 1988
Most penalty minutes, both teams (One game)
#1 : 244 - Toledo Storm
(124) vs. Erie (120), Mar. 22, 1993
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
from 1988 to 1996, they were one of the most prolific teams in the ECHL. The Panthers were known for their ability to score goals quickly and often, as well as for the over-aggressive style of play that led to an abundance of fights. They currently hold records in 15 different categories in the ECHL and are in the top 5 of 38 different categories.
History
The Panthers were created by Henry BrabhamHenry Brabham
Henry Brabham is the founder of the ECHL, formerly known as the East Coast Hockey League.Founded in 1988, the ECHL is a minor professional ice hockey league that serves as a development league for the NHL...
, who was also an intricate part of the creation of the ECHL itself. Erie was chosen as a location due to the success of the former Erie Golden Blades
Erie Blades
The Erie Blades name was used by two professional ice hockey teams in Erie, Pennsylvania. Both teams played their home games in the Erie County Field House...
. The Panthers enjoyed success earlier on in their existence with five straight playoff appearances. Though never winning the league championship, the team was named the regular season champs for the 1989–90 season. The next three years would bring about the end of the Panthers franchise with three straight losing seasons.
In 1996 the team would be moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
and renamed te Baton Rouge Kingfish
Baton Rouge Kingfish
The Baton Rouge Kingfish were a minor professional ice hockey team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a member of the East Coast Hockey League. The franchise arrived in Baton Rouge in 1996 after relocating from Erie, Pennsylvania, where they had played as the Erie Panthers since 1988 as one of the...
. There the team's struggles continued, making the playoffs in only one of seven seasons in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
. In 2004 the franchise again relocated, this time moving 4,400 miles northwest to Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
. The franchise continued operation there as the Victoria Salmon Kings
Victoria Salmon Kings
The Victoria Salmon Kings were a professional ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They were members of the Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL, debuting in the 2004–05 ECHL season and folding after the 2010–11 ECHL season as the Chilliwack Bruins WHL franchise...
, garnering a Division Championship in the 2007–08 season.
The franchise finally ceased operations following the 2010–11 ECHL season, making way for the WHL
WHL
WHL may stand for:*Western Hockey League *Western Hockey League *Western Hockey League *West of Harvey Lock*White Hart Lane*World Heritage List*WorldHotel-Link*West Hawk Lake, Manitoba...
's Victoria Royals. This marked the end of a 23-year franchise run, the longest in the league behind the Wheeling Nailers
Wheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL....
(Carolina Thunderbirds
Carolina Thunderbirds
The Carolina Thunderbirds were a professional ice hockey team located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The Thunderbirds played their home games at the old Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum before the arena was demolished in 1989...
) and the Greenville Road Warriors
Greenville Road Warriors
The Greenville Road Warriors are a professional ice hockey team located in Greenville, South Carolina. The team is a member of the ECHL and play their home games at the BI-LO Center in downtown Greenville. The franchise had previously played as the Johnstown Chiefs from the ECHL's inception in...
(Johnstown Chiefs
Johnstown Chiefs
The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...
), both of which continue to operate.
Jersey and Logos
Panthera
Panthera is a genus of the family Felidae , which contains four well-known living species: the tiger, the lion, the jaguar, and the leopard. The genus comprises about half of the Pantherinae subfamily, the big cats...
and a hockey stick
Hockey stick
A hockey stick is a piece of equipment used in field hockey, ice hockey or roller hockey to move the ball or puck.- Field hockey :Field hockey sticks have an end which varies in shape, often depending on the players position...
. During the 1991–92 season the use of an alternate logo was added. This logo was the face of a growling panther in dark blue. The 1994–95 season saw the last logo change for the Panthers. This logo was a caricature
Caricature
A caricature is a portrait that exaggerates or distorts the essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness. In literature, a caricature is a description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others.Caricatures can be...
of a panther, under the word "Erie". Also used during the 1994–95 season was a "20th Anniversary of Hockey in Erie" patch.
The Tullio Arena
The home of the Erie Panthers was the newly constructed Louis J. Tullio ArenaLouis J. Tullio Arena
The Louis J. Tullio Arena is a 5,586-seat multi-purpose arena, in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States....
, located in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. The five year old arena held roughly 5,500 fans and served as one of the loudest places to play in the ECHL for eight years. Despite being a fairly new building, the Tullio Arena lacked a proper sound dampening system with the playing surface being surrounded on all sides by uncovered concrete walls. This design allowed the already loud noise of the crowd to be amplified throughout the building.
Coaches
1989–95:Head coach: Ron Hansis
Ron Hansis
Ron Hansis was a professional ice hockey player who played 100 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Houston Aeros....
Asst. Coach: Barry Smith
1995–96:
Head coach: Barry Smith
Players
Over the course of the eight seasons in Erie, 225 players suited up for the Panthers, with sixty-eight of those having already been drafted in the NHL Entry DraftNHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
or NHL Supplemental Draft
NHL Supplemental Draft
The NHL Supplemental Draft was a draft that was established by the National Hockey League as an offshoot of the NHL Entry Draft between 1986 and 1994. The Supplemental Draft was used by teams to select collegiate ice hockey players who were not eligible for the standard Entry Draft...
. Only three players have ever playing in the NHL after playing for the Panthers.
Former players typically took one of two paths after leaving the team. They either played out their career in European hockey leagues, or joined the Roller Hockey International
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....
league.
NHL alumni
| Player | Teams | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | W | L | T | GAA | SV% |
| Pēteris Skudra Peteris Skudra Pēteris "Peter" Skudra is a retired Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League for six seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, the Boston Bruins, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks.... |
PIT Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... , BUF Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... , BOS Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... , VAN Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
147 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 47 | 20 | 2.73 | .900 |
| Barry Potomski Barry Potomski Barry Potomski was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He played 68 National Hockey League games: 59 with the Los Angeles Kings and 9 with the San Jose Sharks.... |
LAK Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
68 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 277 | |||||
| Bill McDougall Bill McDougall William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:... |
DET Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... , EDM Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... , TBL Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
28 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | |||||
Individual Awards
1989 Coach of the YearJohn Brophy Award
The John Brophy Award goes to the ECHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success as voted by the coaches of each of the ECHL teams. The John Brophy Award has been awarded to teams since 1989. The award is named after John Brophy, who had coached in the league for 13 seasons...
: Ron Hansis
Ron Hansis
Ron Hansis was a professional ice hockey player who played 100 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Houston Aeros....
1989 MVP Award: Daryl Harpe
1989 Leading Scorer: Daryl Harpe
1989 Defenseman of the Year: Kelly Szauter
1990 MVP Award: Bill McDougall
Bill McDougall
William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:...
1990 Rookie of the Year: Bill McDougall
Bill McDougall
William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:...
1990 Leading Scorer: Bill McDougall
Bill McDougall
William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:...
1995 Rookie of the Year: Kevin McKinnon
1995 Leading Scorer: Scott Burfoot
Season by season results
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Conf. | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | Pct | GF | GA | PIM | Playoffs |
| 1988–89 1988–89 ECHL season The 1988-89 ECHL season was the inaugural season of the ECHL. The leagues first season consisted of five teams in Erie, Pennsylvania, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Knoxville, Tennessee, Vinton, Virginia and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 5 teams played 60 games each in the schedule. The Erie... |
None | 60 | 37 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 0.642 | 327 | 256 | 1944 | Lost in 1st round |
| 1989–90 1989–90 ECHL season The 1989-90 ECHL season was the second season of the ECHL. The league brought back all five teams from the inaugural season and added three more franchises in Greensboro, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and Norfolk, Virginia. Before the season began, the Carolina Thunderbirds changed their... |
None | 60 | 38 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 82 | 0.683 | 357 | 251 | 1813 | Lost in 2nd round |
| 1990–91 1990–91 ECHL season The 1990–91 ECHL season was the third season of the ECHL. In 1990, the league welcomed three new franchises: Cincinnati Cyclones, Louisville Icehawks, and Richmond Renegades. The Virginia Lancers franchise was renamed the Roanoke Valley Rebels. The 11 teams played 64 games in the schedule. The... |
East | 64 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 0.508 | 302 | 302 | 1845 | Lost in 1st round |
| 1991–92 1991–92 ECHL season The 1991-92 ECHL season was the fourth season of the ECHL. In 1991, the league welcomed four new franchises: the Columbus Chill, Dayton Bombers, Raleigh Icecaps, and Toledo Storm. The 15 teams played 64 games in the schedule. The Toledo Storm finished first overall in the regular season... |
West | 64 | 33 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 70 | 0.547 | 284 | 309 | 1662 | Lost in 1st round |
| 1992–93 1992–93 ECHL season The 1992-93 ECHL season was the fifth season of the ECHL. In 1992, the league saw numerous changes in team membership. The Winston-Salem Thunderbirds move to Wheeling, WV, becoming the first franchise to make a major relocation, the Roanoke Valley Rebels announced that they were changing their... |
West | 64 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 74 | 0.578 | 305 | 307 | 2012 | Lost in 2nd round |
| 1993–94 1993–94 ECHL season The 1993-94 ECHL season was the sixth season of the ECHL. In 1993, the league saw the Roanoke Valley Rampage move to Huntsville, AL becoming the Huntsville Blast, as well as an expansion to three new markets: Charlotte, NC, North Charleston, SC, and Huntington, WV and returned to the Roanoke... |
North | 68 | 27 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 59 | 0.434 | 264 | 334 | 2052 | Did not qualify |
| 1994–95 1994–95 ECHL season The 1994-95 ECHL season was the seventh season of the ECHL. Before the season started, the Huntsville Blast moved their operations from Huntsville, AL to Tallahassee, FL and became the Tallahassee Tiger Sharks and the Louisville IceHawks suspended operations... |
North | 68 | 18 | 46 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 0.294 | 256 | 356 | 2092 | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 1995–96 ECHL season The 1995-96 ECHL season was the eighth season of the ECHL. Before the season started, the Greensboro Monarchs franchise moved up to the American Hockey League and became the Carolina Monarchs... |
North | 70 | 25 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0.393 | 227 | 293 | 2433 | Did not qualify |
Team records
| Team Records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 82 | 1989–90 1989–90 ECHL season The 1989-90 ECHL season was the second season of the ECHL. The league brought back all five teams from the inaugural season and added three more franchises in Greensboro, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and Norfolk, Virginia. Before the season began, the Carolina Thunderbirds changed their... |
| Most wins | 38 | 1989–90 |
| Most goals for | 357 | 1989–90 |
| Least goals for | 227 | 1995–96 1995–96 ECHL season The 1995-96 ECHL season was the eighth season of the ECHL. Before the season started, the Greensboro Monarchs franchise moved up to the American Hockey League and became the Carolina Monarchs... |
| Least goals against | 251 | 1989–90 |
| Most goals against | 356 | 1994–95 1994–95 ECHL season The 1994-95 ECHL season was the seventh season of the ECHL. Before the season started, the Huntsville Blast moved their operations from Huntsville, AL to Tallahassee, FL and became the Tallahassee Tiger Sharks and the Louisville IceHawks suspended operations... |
| Longest win streak | 12 | 1989–90 |
| Most power-play goals | 108 | 1992–93 1992–93 ECHL season The 1992-93 ECHL season was the fifth season of the ECHL. In 1992, the league saw numerous changes in team membership. The Winston-Salem Thunderbirds move to Wheeling, WV, becoming the first franchise to make a major relocation, the Roanoke Valley Rebels announced that they were changing their... |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Goals | Bill McDougall Bill McDougall William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:... |
80 | 1989–90 |
| Most Assists | Daryl Harpe | 84 | 1989–90 |
| Most Points | Bill McDougall Bill McDougall William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:... |
148 | 1989–90 |
| Most Points, rookie | Kevin McKinnon | 85 | 1994–95 |
| Most Points, defenceman | Ryan Kummu | 76 | 1991–92 1991–92 ECHL season The 1991-92 ECHL season was the fourth season of the ECHL. In 1991, the league welcomed four new franchises: the Columbus Chill, Dayton Bombers, Raleigh Icecaps, and Toledo Storm. The 15 teams played 64 games in the schedule. The Toledo Storm finished first overall in the regular season... |
| Most Penalty Minutes | Greg Spenrath | 344 | 1992–93 |
| Best GAA (Goalie) | Craig Barnett Craig Barnett Craig Andrew "Barney" Barnett is an Australian male model and ex international modelling pageant finalist, best known as 'MR Australia 2007' from the 2007 Manhunt International World Final... |
3.93 | 1989–90 |
| Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played | |||
| Top 10 points leaders in Panthers history | ||
| Player | Total | Seasons (#) |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Buckeridge | 275 | 1989–93 (4) |
| Daryl Harpe | 194 | 1988–90 (2) |
| Ed Zawatsky Ed Zawatsky Ed Zawatsky is the former head coach and general manager of the Yorkton Terriers Junior 'A' Hockey Team. He led the Terriers team to the SJHL championship, the Anavet Cup, in his rookie year, and was named named SJHL Coach of the Year... |
189 | 1990–93 (3) |
| Ryan Kummu | 185 | 1989–92 (3) |
| Doug Stromback | 178 | 1988–91 (3) |
| Grant Ottenbreit | 171 | 1988–91 (3) |
| Bill McDougall Bill McDougall William Henry McDougall is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is best known for his record setting scoring performance during the 1992–1993 AHL playoffs.-Career:... |
148 | 1989–90 (1) |
| Glen Goodall Glen Goodall Glen Goodall is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent the 2009-10 season playing for ERC Ingolstadt in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 10th round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.-Awards:*Four Broncos Memorial Trophy -External links:... |
126 | 1991–93 (2) |
| Stephane Charbonneau Stephane Charbonneau Stephane Charbonneau is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the Quebec Nordiques of the NHL.-External links:... |
121 | 1993–95 (2) |
| Bill Gall | 117 | 1991–93 (2) |
| Top 10 penalty leaders in Panthers history | ||
| Player | Total | Seasons (#) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Ottenbreit | 845 | 1988–91 (3) |
| Greg Spenrath | 751 | 1990–93 (2) |
| Cam Brown Cam Brown Richard Cameron Brown is a former professional Canadian ice hockey left winger who played one game for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.... |
698 | 1992–96 (3) |
| Ryan Kummu | 495 | 1989–92 (3) |
| Brad Harrison Brad Harrison Bradley C. Harrison is a venture capitalist, business development executive, and professional networker. He is the founder and managing partner of BHV, a strategic advisory firm focused on enabling entrepreneurs through strategic business development and connections with advisors and capital. Mr... |
450 | 1994–96 (2) |
| Steve Wienke | 364 | 1988–92 (3) |
| Jim Lessard | 307 | 1992–94 (2) |
| Daryl Harpe | 304 | 1988–90 (2) |
| Rob McDougall | 301 | 1988–91 (3) |
| Dan O'Rourke Dan O'Rourke Dan O'Rourke is an NHL referee, who wears uniform number 9. He was one of the selected referees who officiated during the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs... |
296 | 1993–94 (1) |
League Records
The Erie Panthers are ranked in the Top 5 of 38 categories kept track of by the ECHL. Of those, they are ranked #1 in 15 categories. Below is only a partial list of these records.See Also: List of Erie Panthers League Records.
Most penalty minutes (Career)
Cam Brown
Richard Cameron Brown is a former professional Canadian ice hockey left winger who played one game for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League....
(Chill
Columbus Chill
The Columbus Chill was a professional ice hockey team that played in the East Coast Hockey League from October 1991 through the 1998-99 season. They played at the Ohio Expo Center Coliseum in Columbus, Ohio. The Chill left Columbus in 1999 and relocated to Reading, Pennsylvania...
91-93, Panthers 93-96, Kingfish
Baton Rouge Kingfish
The Baton Rouge Kingfish were a minor professional ice hockey team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a member of the East Coast Hockey League. The franchise arrived in Baton Rouge in 1996 after relocating from Erie, Pennsylvania, where they had played as the Erie Panthers since 1988 as one of the...
96-02, Gladiators
Gwinnett Gladiators
The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center....
02-06)
Most goals, both teams (One game)
Carolina Thunderbirds
The Carolina Thunderbirds were a professional ice hockey team located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The Thunderbirds played their home games at the old Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum before the arena was demolished in 1989...
(8), Dec. 21, 1988
Richmond Renegades
The Richmond Renegades was a SPHL ice hockey team in Richmond, Virginia. The team, owned by Allan B. Harvie Jr., the founder of the former ECHL Renegades franchise, began play in October 2006 at the Richmond Coliseum. The team's first head coach was John Brophy...
(15) vs. Erie Panthers (5), Dec. 23, 1990
Knoxville Cherokees
The Knoxville Cherokees were an East Coast Hockey League team based in Knoxville, Tennessee.-History:The franchise was formed in 1988 along with the ECHL...
(8), Mar. 18, 1989
Highest goals-per-game average (One season)
Fastest three goals
Erie vs. Knoxville, Nov. 29, 1988
Most penalty minutes, both teams (One game)
Toledo Storm
The Toledo Storm was a minor league professional ice hockey team in the ECHL from 1991 to 2007. The Storm played their home games at the venerable Toledo Sports Arena along the southern banks of the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. The team colors were red and white, similar to the Detroit Red Wings,...
(124) vs. Erie (120), Mar. 22, 1993