| San Diego Gulls | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | San Diego, California |
| League | International Hockey League |
| Division | Southwest |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Folded | 2007 |
| Home arena | San Diego Sports Arena |
| Colors | Red, black |
| Franchise history | |
| 1990–1995 | San Diego Gulls |
| 1995–1996 | Los Angeles Ice Dogs |
| 1996–2007 | Long Beach Ice Dogs |
TheSan Diego Gulls were a professionalice hockey team based inSan Diego, California, that competed in theInternational Hockey League (IHL). The team, the second to use theGulls nickname, was founded in 1990. The team played its home games at theSan Diego Sports Arena.
The team played five seasons, then relocated toLos Angeles, California, in 1995 to become theLos Angeles Ice Dogs. After one season in Los Angeles, the team moved toLong Beach to become theLong Beach Ice Dogs and later would leave the IHL and join the WCHL (West Coast Hockey League).
The Gulls were coached byMike O'Connell (1990–91),Don Waddell (1991–92),Rick Dudley (1992–93),Harold Snepsts (1993–94), andWalt Kyle (1994–95). In the 1992–93 season, the Gulls won theFred A. Huber Trophy, finishing first place overall in the regular season, setting an IHL record of 132 points earned as a team. The Gulls reached theTurner Cup finals, led by goaltenderClint Malarchuk, but were swept in four games by theFort Wayne Komets.[1][2]
Legend:OL=Overtime loss,Pct=Winning percentage[3]
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | OL | Points | Pct % | Goals for | Goals against | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | 83 | 30 | 45 | 8 | 68 | 0.410 | 273 | 362 | Out of Playoffs |
| 1991–92 | 82 | 45 | 28 | 9 | 99 | 0.604 | 340 | 298 | Lost in round 1 |
| 1992–93 | 82 | 62 | 12 | 8 | 132 | 0.805 | 381 | 229 | Lost in finals |
| 1993–94 | 81 | 42 | 28 | 11 | 95 | 0.586 | 311 | 302 | Lost in round 2 |
| 1994–95 | 81 | 37 | 36 | 8 | 82 | 0.506 | 268 | 301 | Lost in round 1 |