Western Conference (RHI)
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The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International
(RHI) used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference
.
It was created in 1994
when RHI doubled in size after its first series of expansion and realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions.
and Pacific Division
. Starting in 1997 the conferences had no divisions.
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....
(RHI) used to divide teams. Its counterpart was 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....
.
It was created in 1994
1994 RHI season
The 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup...
when RHI doubled in size after its first series of expansion and realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions.
Divisions
Prior to the 1994 realignment, Roller Hockey International divided its teams into only three divisions and no conferences. From 1994 through 1996, the Western Conference comprised teams divided into two divisions: 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...
and 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...
. Starting in 1997 the conferences had no divisions.
Champions
- 19941994 RHI seasonThe 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup...
- Portland Rage - 19951995 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....
- San Jose RhinosSan Jose RhinosThe 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.... - 19961996 RHI seasonThe 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...
- 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... - 19971997 RHI seasonThe 1997 RHI season was the 5th season of Roller Hockey International. It began in May 1997, with the regular season ending in August 1997. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Anaheim Bullfrogs defeating the New Jersey Rockin Rollers to win their second Murphy Cup.-New uniforms:The...
- 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... - 1998 - No Season
- 19991999 RHI seasonThe 1999 RHI season was the 6th season of Roller Hockey International. This was the season after the non-existent 1998 season which was canceled. The 1999 Murphy Cup playoffs concluded with the St...
- 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...
Murphy Cup champions produced
- 19951995 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....
- San Jose RhinosSan Jose RhinosThe 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.... - 19971997 RHI seasonThe 1997 RHI season was the 5th season of Roller Hockey International. It began in May 1997, with the regular season ending in August 1997. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Anaheim Bullfrogs defeating the New Jersey Rockin Rollers to win their second Murphy Cup.-New uniforms:The...
- 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...