American Hockey League (1993-2010)
Tombstone
Born: 1990 – The Capital District Islanders move/re-brand from Troy to Albany, NY
Move Announced: February 10, 2010 (Charlotte Checkers)
First Game: October 8, 1993 (W 6-2 @ Rochester Americans)
Last Game: April 30, 2010 (L 5-4 vs. Hershey Bears)
Calder Cup Champions: 1995
Arena
Pepsi Arena (13,311)11998-99 American Hockey League Guide & Record Book
Opened: 1990
Marketing
Team Colors: Black, Red & White21998-99 American Hockey League Guide & Record Book
Radio:
- 1997-98: WTRY (AM 980)
- 1999-00: WTRY (AM 980)
Broadcasters:
- 1997-98: John Hennessy
- 19999-00: John Hennessy
Mascot: Rowdy (the Rat)
Ownership & Affiliations
Owners:
- 1993-1998: Albert Lawrence
- 1998-2010: Walter Robb
NHL Affiliations:
- 1993-2006: New Jersey Devils
- 2006-2007: Colorado Avalanche
- 2006-2010: Carolina Hurricanes
Background
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Albany River Rats Shop
In Memoriam
Head coach John Cunniff (River Rats ’96-’01) died at age 57 following a battle with esophageal cancer on May 10th, 2002.
Team owner Walter Robb (River Rats ’98-’10) passed away on March 23, 2020 after contracting the COVID-19 virus. The former General Electric executive was 91 years old. Times-Union obituary.
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