There are thousands of teams on Fun While It Lasted, but only one – that we know of – named in tribute to former Doors lead singer Jim Morrison. That would be the now-defunct Jacksonville Lizards Kings of the East Coast Hockey League.
East Coast Hockey League (1989-1995) American Hockey League (1995-1997) Born: 1989 – ECHL expansion franchise Folded: June 1997 (Beast of New Haven) First Game: Last Game: April 15,
The Raleigh IceCaps were a hockey team that played in North Carolina’s capital as members of the East Coast Hockey League from 1991 to 1998.
Explore ECHL history with teams, standout players, league changes, and memorable moments that helped shape the modern era of professional minor league hockey.
