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| Halifax Citadels | |
|---|---|
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| City | Halifax,Nova Scotia |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1988–1993 |
| Home arena | Halifax Metro Centre |
| Colours | Blue, white, red |
| Affiliate | Quebec Nordiques |
| Franchise history | |
| 1981–1988 | Fredericton Express |
| 1988–1993 | Halifax Citadels |
| 1993–1996 | Cornwall Aces |
| 1999–present | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
TheHalifax Citadels were a professionalice hockey team based inHalifax,Nova Scotia. They played in theAmerican Hockey League between 1988 and 1993. They were created by the relocation of theFredericton Express and filled a void left by the relocation of theNova Scotia Oilers toCape Breton.
The Citadels, named after theHalifax Citadel military fort, were affiliated with theQuebec NordiquesNational Hockey League team. Home games were played at theHalifax Metro Centre, located at the base ofCitadel Hill.
The franchise was moved toCornwall, Ontario in 1993, where they were known as theCornwall Aces. One year later, theHalifax Mooseheads of theQMJHL filled the void in the market.
On August 26, 2021, the Halifax Mooseheads announced on their 2021–22 schedule that on November 27, 2021, they would be wearing Halifax Citadels throwback jerseys in their game against theBlainville-Boisbriand Armada for "90's Night".[1]
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Goals for | Goals against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | 80 | 42 | 30 | 8 | 92 | 345 | 300 | 2nd, North |
| 1989–90 | 80 | 37 | 37 | 6 | 80 | 317 | 300 | 4th, North |
| 1990–91 | 80 | 33 | 35 | 12 | 78 | 338 | 340 | 6th, North |
| 1991–92 | 80 | 25 | 38 | 17 | 67 | 280 | 324 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 1992–93 | 80 | 33 | 37 | 10 | 76 | 312 | 348 | 5th, Atlantic |
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | L, 0-4,Moncton | — | — | — |
| 1989–90 | L, 2-4Sherbrooke | — | — | — |
| 1990–91 | Out ofplayoffs | |||
| 1991–92 | Out of playoffs | |||
| 1992–93 | Out of playoffs | |||
Career leaders
Goals: 121 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Assists: 110 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Points: 231 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
PIM: 920 (Greg Smyth, 1988–92)
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