The Continental Hockey League (CnHL) is a defunct semi-professional
ice hockey
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league which operated from 1972 to 1986. It is known as the predecessor to the
All-American Hockey League
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, in which three teams (
Danville Dashers,
Dayton Jets
The Dayton Jets were a team in the International Basketball League based in Dayton, Ohio. The team made the championship game their first year.
In the team's first season, the Jets were coached by former Ohio State University
The Ohio St ...
, and
Troy Sabres) were charter members.
The league ceased operations after the 1985–86 season.
The championship trophy for the CnHL was called the 'Walmer Cup'.
CnHL Teams
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Billings Marlboros (1985–86)
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Chicago Cardinals
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(1974–76, 1978–86)
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Chicago Wildcats (1973–75)
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Danville Dashers (1981–86)
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Dayton Jets
The Dayton Jets were a team in the International Basketball League based in Dayton, Ohio. The team made the championship game their first year.
In the team's first season, the Jets were coached by former Ohio State University
The Ohio St ...
(1985–86)
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Decatur Blues (1981–83)
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Decatur Storm (1983–84)
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Findlay Warriors (1983–84), ''became Dayton Jets''
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Fort Wayne Scouts (1978–79)
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Fox Valley Flyers (1979–80)
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Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980–82)
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Hammond Cardinals (1977–78)
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Janesville Jets (1981–82)
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Kenosha Chargers (1979–81)
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Kenosha Flyers (1974–75, 1976–79)
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Lake County Flyers (1975–76)
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Madison Blues
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(1974–77)
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Minot Maple Leafs (1985–86)
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Pekin Stars (1977–79)
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Peoria Blades (1972–82)
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Rockton Wheels (1977–78)
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Rock River Jets (1982–83)
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St. Louis Chiefs (1973–74)
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St. Louis Pepsi (1972–73)
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St. Louis Saints (1974–76)
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Spirit of St Louis (1973–74)
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Springfield Kings
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* Springfield (toponym), the place name in general
Places and locations Australia
* Springfield, New South Wales (Central Coast)
* Springfield, New South Wales (Snowy Monaro Regional Council)
* Springfield, Queensl ...
(1976–85)
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Troy Sabres (1982–86)
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Webster Stars (1972–73)
Timeline
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Continental Hockey League (1972-1987)
Defunct ice hockey leagues in the United States