New Mexico Scorpions
Western Professional Hockey League (1996-2001) Central Hockey League (2001-2005 & 2006-2009) Born: 1996 – WPHL founding franchise Folded: July 2, 2009 First Game: October 17,
Western Professional Hockey League (1996-2001) Central Hockey League (2001-2005 & 2006-2009) Born: 1996 – WPHL founding franchise Folded: July 2, 2009 First Game: October 17,
The Iguanas were a hard luck hockey outfit that slugged it out in the River City for the better part of a decade. The team’s off-ice competition proved even more formidable than their Central Hockey League rivals and ultimately drove the Iguanas out of business on two separate occasions.
Southern Hockey League (1995-1996) Central Hockey League (1996-2000) Born: 1995 Re-Branded: April 2000 (Huntsville Tornado) First Game: October 26, 1995 (L 4-3 vs. Lakeland Prowlers)
International Hockey League (1988-1999) Central Hockey League (1999-2004) Born: June 9, 1988 – The IHL’s dormant Indianapolis Checkers franchise is purchased & re-activated Folded: April
The Amarillo Rattlers were a low-level minor league hockey team that skated for six seasons in the Western Professional Hockey League and the Central Hockey League. The Rattlers were reliably terrible throughout their six-season run, failing to post a winning record or make the playoffs in any season. Following the 2001-02 season, new owners took over the club and changed its name to the Gorillas.
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