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Virginia Lancers Atlantic Coast Hockey League

Virginia Lancers

Atlantic Coast Hockey League (1983-1987) All-American Hockey League (1987-1988) East Coast Hockey League (1988-1990) Born: December 1983 – The Nashville South Stars relocate to Salem, VA

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Roanoke Valley Rebels Southern Hockey League

Roanoke Valley Rebels (1970-1976)

The Roanoke Valley Rebels were a Virginia minor league hockey outfit during the early-mid 1970’s. The franchise originated in nearby Salem, Virginia in 1967 when that city opened a 4,000-seat Civic Center. The team moved most of its games to the new and larger Roanoke Civic Center upon its opening in 1971, but continued to play some dates in Salem. The Rebels were champions of the six-team Southern Hockey League in 1976. The club disbanded in 1976.

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1980-81 Salem Raiders Program

Salem Raiders / Virginia Raiders

Eastern Hockey League (1980-1981) Atlantic Coast Hockey League (1981-1983) Born: 1981 – The Utica Mohawks relocate to Salem, VA Re-Branded: 1982 (Virginia Raiders) Folded: August 1983 First

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Illustration of head coach Steve Carlson on the cover of a 1988 Johnstown Chiefs program from the East Coast Hockey League

Johnstown Chiefs

All-American Hockey League (1988) East Coast Hockey League (1988-2010) Born: December 1987 – AAHL expansion franchise Moved: 2010 (Greenville Road Warriors) First Game: Last Game:

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