List of defunct RHI teams
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This is a list of teams that once played in Roller Hockey International
but no longer exist. This includes franchises which have relocated to different cities. The years of operation only reflect the time in which that team was in RHI; it does not take into account any time in which the franchise operated in another league (such as Major League Roller Hockey
).
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....
but no longer exist. This includes franchises which have relocated to different cities. The years of operation only reflect the time in which that team was in RHI; it does not take into account any time in which the franchise operated in another league (such as Major League Roller Hockey
Major League Roller Hockey
Major League Roller Hockey is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a professional inline hockey league of 15 franchised member clubs, all of which are located in the United States. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, MLRH is the only full contact professional inline...
).
Defunct teams
Team | Seasons | Became |
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... |
1993–1997, 1999 | |
Calgary Rad'z Calgary Rad'z The Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their... |
1993–1994 | |
Connecticut Coasters Connecticut Coasters The Connecticut Coasters were a Roller Hockey International franchise based in New Haven, Connecticut, that played only in the 1993 season.Their team colors were teal, purple, and silver. They played at New Haven Memorial Coliseum. The Coasters finished 3rd in their division and finished 7th in... |
1993 | Sacramento River Rats |
Florida Hammerheads | 1993–1994 | |
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.... |
1993–1997 | |
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... |
1993–1996 | |
Portland Rage | 1993–1994 | |
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... |
1993–1997, 1999 | |
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... |
1993–1996 | |
Toronto Planets Toronto Planets The Toronto Planets were a team in the Roller Hockey International league. The Planets played their home games at Varsity Arena during the league's first season in 1993, but folded at the conclusion of the season.... |
1993 | |
Utah Rollerbees | 1993 | Las Vegas Flash Las Vegas Flash The Las Vegas Flash were an inline hockey team which existed for one season in 1994. The Flash were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the Thomas & Mack Center.The franchise was previously known as:... |
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... |
1993–1997 | |
Atlanta Fire Ants | 1994 | Oklahoma Coyotes |
Buffalo Stampede | 1994–1995 | roster moved to 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... |
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... |
1994–1995 | |
Edmonton Sled Dogs | 1994 | Orlando Rollergators |
Las Vegas Flash Las Vegas Flash The Las Vegas Flash were an inline hockey team which existed for one season in 1994. The Flash were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the Thomas & Mack Center.The franchise was previously known as:... |
1994 | |
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.... |
1994, 1996 | |
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... |
1994–1997 | |
New England Stingers New England Stingers The New England Stingers were a professional roller hockey team based in Portland, Maine, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
1994 | Ottawa Loggers |
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.... |
1994–1997 | |
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:... |
1994–1996 | |
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.... |
1994–1995 | 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... |
Pittsburgh Phantoms | 1994 | |
Sacramento River Rats | 1994–1997 | |
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.... |
1994–1997, 1999 | |
Tampa Bay Tritons Tampa Bay Tritons The Tampa Bay Tritons were a professional roller hockey team based in Tampa, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Mark Messier was a part owner in the club during its short existence.... |
1994 | |
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... |
1995 | |
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.... |
1995, 1999 | |
Oklahoma Coyotes | 1995–1996 | Las Vegas Coyotes Las Vegas Coyotes The Las Vegas Coyotes were an inline hockey team which competed in Roller Hockey International. The team was originally founded as the Atlanta Fire Ants in 1994 and had a two season stint in Oklahoma City before the team relocated to Las Vegas... |
Orlando Rollergators | 1995 | 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 :... |
Ottawa Loggers | 1995–1997 | Ottawa Wheels Ottawa Wheels The Ottawa Loggers were a roller hockey team in the Roller Hockey International league. They played as the Loggers from 1995 to 1996, until they changed their name to the Ottawa Wheels.-History:... |
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.... |
1996 | |
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... |
1996 | Buffalo Wings |
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... |
1996 | |
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 :... |
1996–1997 | |
Ottawa Wheels Ottawa Wheels The Ottawa Loggers were a roller hockey team in the Roller Hockey International league. They played as the Loggers from 1995 to 1996, until they changed their name to the Ottawa Wheels.-History:... |
1997 | |
Chicago Bluesmen Chicago Bluesmen The Chicago Bluesmen were a professional roller hockey team based in Geneva, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
1999 | |
Dallas Stallions Dallas Stallions The Dallas Stallions were a professional roller hockey team based in Dallas, Texas, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.-Year-by-year:- History :... |
1999 |