East Coast Hockey League (1991-1999)
Tombstone
Born: May 17, 1991 (ECHL awards expansion franchise to Columbus)
Suspended Operations: April 12, 1999
Sold & Moved: 2001 (Reading Royals)
First Game: October 21, 1991 (W, 8-7 OT @Roanoake Valley Rebels)
Last Game: April 11, 1999 (L 2-1 OT @ Chesapeake Icebreakers, First Round, ECHL Playoffs)
Riley Cup/Kelly Cup Championships: None
Arena
Taft Coliseum at Ohio Expo Center
Opened: 1918
Seating: 5,800
The Chiller, Dublin, Ohio (Select games)
Opened: 1993
Seating: 400
Marketing
Team Colors: Black and white
Ownership & Affiliation
Owner:
- 1991-1998: Horn Chen
- 1998-1999: SMG and Aramark
President & GM:
- 1991-1998: David Paitson
- 1998-1999: Don Granato
NHL Affiliation:
- 1991-1994: Vancouver Canucks
- 1991-1994, 1995-1999: Chicago Blackhawks
- 1997-1998: Anaheim Mighty Ducks
IHL/AHL Affiliation:
- 1991-1994: Milwaukee Admirals (IHL)
- 1993-1994: Hamilton Canucks (AHL)
- 1993-1994, 1995-1999: Indianapolis Ice (IHL)
- 1997-1998: Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL)
Background
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