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Continental Hockey League (other)
Continental Hockey League is a name used by several hockey leagues. * Kontinental Hockey League or Континентальная Хоккейная Лига (est. 2008), an international ice hockey league that replaced the Russian Super League (1996–2008) * Continental Hockey League (1972–1986), an ice hockey league replaced by All-American Hockey League (1986–1989) * Continental Elite Hockey League The Continental Elite Hockey League was a Junior A league that existed from 2001 to 2004. The league was an independent Junior ice hockey league that did not operate under USA Hockey. There were later plans for a new league to begin play in the ..., a former independent junior hockey league * Continental Hockey Association, a former Tier 3 junior ice hockey league, frequently called the ''Continental Hockey League'' See also * CHL (other) {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kontinental Hockey League
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL; russian: Континентальная хоккейная лига (КХЛ), Kontinental'naya khokkeynaya liga) is an international professional ice hockey league founded in 2008. It comprises member clubs based in Russia (19), Belarus (1), Kazakhstan (1) and China (1) for a total of 22 clubs. It was considered in 2015 to be the premier professional ice hockey league in Europe and Asia, and the second-strongest in the world behind North America's National Hockey League. The KHL had in 2017 the highest total attendance in Europe with 5.32 million spectators in the regular season and third-highest average attendance in Europe with 6,121 spectators per game in the regular season. The Gagarin Cup is awarded annually to the league's playoff champion at the end of each season. The title of Champion of Russia is given to the highest-ranked Russian team. History History The league formed from the Russian Superleague (RSL) and the champion of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Super League
Russian(s) refers to anything related to Russia, including: *Russians (, ''russkiye''), an ethnic group of the East Slavic peoples, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries *Rossiyane (), Russian language term for all citizens and people of Russia, regardless of ethnicity *Russophone, Russian-speaking person (, ''russkogovoryashchy'', ''russkoyazychny'') *Russian language, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages *Russian alphabet * Russian cuisine *Russian culture *Russian studies Russian may also refer to: *Russian dressing *''The Russians'', a book by Hedrick Smith *Russian (comics), fictional Marvel Comics supervillain from ''The Punisher'' series *Russian (solitaire), a card game * "Russians" (song), from the album ''The Dream of the Blue Turtles'' by Sting *"Russian", from the album ''Tubular Bells 2003'' by Mike Oldfield *"Russian", from the album '' '' by Caravan Palace *Nik Russian, the perpetrator of a con committed in 2002 *The South African name for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continental Hockey League (1972–1986)
The Continental Hockey League is a defunct semi-professional ice hockey league which operated from 1972 to 1986. It is known as the predecessor to the All-American Hockey League, in which three teams (Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members. The league ceased operations after the 1985–86 season. CnHL Teams * Billings Marlboros (1985–86) * Chicago Cardinals (1972–76, 1978–86) * Chicago Wildcats (1973–75) * Danville Dashers (1981–86) * Decatur Blues (1981–83) * Dayton Jets (1985–86) * Decatur Storm (1983–84) * Findlay Warriors (1983–84), ''became Dayton Jets'' * Fort Wayne Scouts (1978–79) * Fox Valley Flyers (1979–80) * Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980–82) * Hammond Cardinals (1977–78) * Janesville Jets (1981–82) * Kenosha Chargers (1979–81) * Kenosha Flyers (1974–75, 1976–79) * Lake County Flyers (1975–76) * Madison Blues (1974–77) * Minot Maple Leafs (1985–86) * Pekin Stars (1972–73, 1977–79) * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-American Hockey League
The All-American Hockey League (AAHL) was a minor professional hockey league formed in 1986 after the Continental Hockey League (CnHL) ceased operations. The league was created by the CnHL teams Danville, Dayton, and Troy adding the Downriver Stars and the Jackson All-Americans. In 1987, the AAHL absorbed the two remaining teams from Atlantic Coast Hockey League. After a single season in the AAHL, Carolina, Johnstown, and Virginia left the league to form the East Coast Hockey League. The AAHL only lasted one more season and folded after the 1988–89 season. Teams AAHL teams * Carolina Thunderbirds (1987–88) – left league to become a founding team in the ECHL. * Danville Fighting Saints (1986–89) – ceased operations after the 1988–89 AAHL season * Dayton Jets (1986–87) – merged with Troy Sabres to form Miami Valley Sabres * Downriver Stars (1986–87) – became Michigan Stars the following season; folded due to bankruptcy during 1987–88 AAHL season after 14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continental Elite Hockey League
The Continental Elite Hockey League was a Junior A league that existed from 2001 to 2004. The league was an independent Junior ice hockey league that did not operate under USA Hockey. There were later plans for a new league to begin play in the 2012–2013 season as a Tier II Junior league. The new Continental Elite Hockey League planned to have five to six teams ready to play in the league's first season. League History The Continental Elite Hockey League was a Junior A league that existed from 2001 – 2004. The league did not operate under the auspices of USA Hockey as all other significant Junior leagues in the United States do. This led many to refer to the CEHL as the "rebel league," which may have contributed to the quick decline. ''Hockey Weekly'' and ''Michigan Hockey'' joined newspapers around Michigan and Ohio in announcing the formation of a controversial new independent Junior A-level hockey league for the 2001-02 season. The Continental Elite Hockey League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continental Hockey Association
The Eastern States Hockey League (ESHL) was an American Tier III Junior ice hockey league. It stated goal is that it develops high school age players to hockey skills needed for higher levels of Junior, college hockey, and professional hockey. On Labor Day 2011, the Continental Hockey Association officially changed its name to the Eastern States Hockey League. After the 2012–13 season, the ESHL disbanded after several teams left to join the newly renamed Eastern Hockey League or one of the newly formed United States Premier Hockey League Elite or Empire Divisions. Former teams Indiana Thunder New Jersey Jr Titans Mass Maple Leafs Metro Fighting Moose Michigan Mountain Cats Philadelphia Jr. Blazers Pittsburgh Amateur Penguins South Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins Potomac Patriots Reading Rails South Shore Kings The South Shore Kings are a Tier III Junior A ice hockey team playing in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The team plays at the Foxboro Sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
