United Hockey League (1997-2007)

Background

The United Hockey League was a low-level minor league loop that went through several name changes over the years.  Originally, the league was known as the Colonial Hockey League from 1991 to 1997.   In 2007, after a decade under the United Hockey League name, the league changed its identity once again, becoming the International Hockey League.  The league eventually went out of business in 2010.

United Hockey League Franchise List

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Team, Years Active, Colonial Cup Champions

Adirondack Frostbite, 2004-2006, None

Adirondack IceHawks, 1999-2004, None

Asheville Smoke, 1998-2002, None

B.C. Icemen, 1997-2002, None

Bloomington PrairieThunder, 2006-2007, None

Brantford Smoke, 1997-1998, None

Chicago Hounds, 2006-2007, None

Columbus Stars, 2003-2004, None

Danbury Trashers, 2004-2006, None

Elmira Jackals, 2000-2007, None

Flint Generals, 1997-2007, 2000

Fort Wayne Komets, 1999-2007, 2003

Kalamazoo Wings, 2000-2007, 2006

Kansas City Outlaws, 2004-2005, None

Knoxville Speed, 1999-2002, None

Madison Kodiaks, 1999-2000, None

Madison Monsters, 1997-1999, None

Missouri River Otters, 1999-2006, None

Mohawk Valley Prowlers, 1998-2001, None

Motor City Mechanics, 2004-2006, None

Muskegon Fury, 1997-2007, 1999-2002-2004-2005

New Haven Knights, 2000-2002, None

Ohio Gears, 1999-2000, None

Port Huron Beacons, 2002-2005, None

Port Huron Border Cats, 1997-2002, None

Port Huron Flags, 2005-2007, None

Quad City Mallards, 1997-2007, 1998-2001

Richmond Riverdogs, 2003-2006, None

Roanoke Valley Vipers, 2005-2006, None

Rockford IceHogs, 1999-2007, 2007

Saginaw Gears, 1998-1999, None

Saginaw Lumber Kings, 1997-1998, None

Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks, 1997-1999, None

Winston-Salem Icehawks, 1997-1999, None

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