International Hockey League (1959-1963)
Central Professional Hockey League (1963-1965)
Central Hockey League (1966-1975)
Tombstone
Born: 1959 – IHL expansion franchise
Moved:1963 (Toledo Blades)
Re-Born: 1963 – Central Professional Hockey League founding franchise
Moved: 1965 (Houston Apollos)
Third Time’s The Charm: 1966 – The Minnesota Rangers relocate to Omaha Knights, NE
Folded: 1975
First Game: October 1959
Last Game: April 19, 1975 (L 4-3 vs. Salt Lake Golden Eagles)
Turner Cup Championships (IHL): None
Adams Cup Champions (CHL): 1964, 1970, 1971 & 1973
Arena
Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum (6,000)11973-74 Omaha Knights Program
Opened: 1929
Demolished: 2004
Marketing
Team Colors: Red, White & Gold21974-75 Denver Spurs Program
Ownership & Affiliation
Owners:
- 1959-1963: Don Morrison & Rod Morrison
NHL Affiliation:
- 1963-1965: Montreal Canadiens
- 1966-1972: New York Rangers
- 1972-1975: Atlanta Flames
Background
Coming soon…
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