List of defunct RHI teams
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This is a list of teams that once played in 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....

 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
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