The Richmond Wildcats were a minor league professional ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia.[1] Richmond joined the Southern Hockey League as an expansion team in 1976, and replaced the void at the Richmond Coliseum, when the Richmond Robins ceased operations.[2] The Wildcats were affiliated with the New York Rangers, and the St. Louis Blues, for the 1976–77 Southern Hockey League season.[3] Forbes Kennedy was named the team's coach.[1] The offence was led by Barry Scully with 44 points, Claude Periard with 30 goals, and Lorne Rombough with 28 goals.[4] The Wildcats played 38 games before the team folded on January 3, 1977 due to financial problems.[2][5]
| Richmond Wildcats | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Richmond, Virginia |
| League | Southern Hockey League |
| Operated | 1976–77 |
| Home arena | Richmond Coliseum |
| Colors | White, silver, sky blue, black |
| Head coach | Forbes Kennedy |
| Affiliates | New York Rangers St. Louis Blues |
Notable players
editNotable Wildcats players that also played in the National Hockey League or World Hockey Association:[4]
Results
editRichmond won 21 games, compared to 16 losses and a tie, and earned the fifth most points in the league.[1]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | Pct | GF | GA | PIM | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–77 | 38 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 43 | 0.566 | 160 | 144 | 602 | 5th, SHL | Folded |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Richmond Wildcats hockey team statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Southern Hockey League [1973-1977] history and statistics". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ "Richmond Wildcats Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Richmond Wildcats all-time player list". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ Crossley, Drew (August 30, 2014). "Southern Hockey League 1973 Archives". Fun While It Lasted. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
External links
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