Eastern Hockey League (1961-1968)
Tombstone
Born: June 24, 1961 – The Jersey Larks relocate to Knoxville, TN
Folded: May 6, 1968 – The Knights cease operations
Walker Cup Championships: None
Arena
Knoxville Civic Coliseum (4,992)
Marketing
Team Colors: Red & White
Ownership
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Background
Knoxville’s first pro hockey team, the Knights, competed in the rough-and-tumble Eastern Hockey League from 1961 until financial problems torpedoed the franchise in 1968.
Key alumni include long-time NHL player and coach Pat Quinn (1963-64) and left wing Dennis Hextall (1966-67), who played 13 NHL seasons from 1967 to 1980.
Knoxville Knights Shop
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