Sacramento River Rats
August 7, 2019
The Sacramento River Rats were a pro Roller Hockey outfit that played four summers in the California capital city from 1994 to 1997. The Rats were part of Roller Hockey International. At its peak, the league had 19 clubs all across the U.S. and Canada and had a cable TV deal with ESPN2. Notable players included NHL veterans Bruce Bell and Link Gaetz and female goaltender Manon Rheaume. Three River Rats players later advanced to play in the NHL as well. The team disbanded after the 1997 season.
