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List of defunct ECHL teams

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This is a list ofteams that once played in theECHL but no longer exist. This includes franchises which have relocated to different cities. The years of operation only reflect the time in which the team was in the ECHL; it does not take into account any time in which the franchise operated in another league (such as theCentral Hockey League,International Hockey League,United Hockey League orWest Coast Hockey League).

Defunct and relocated teams prior to the ECHL's absorption of the WCHL

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TeamSeasonsOutcome
Carolina/Winston-Salem Thunderbirds1988–1992Moved toWheeling, West Virginia.
Cincinnati Cyclones1990–1992Moved toBirmingham, Alabama, and replaced by theCincinnati Cyclones of theIHL.
Virginia Lancers
Roanoke Valley Rebels
Roanoke Valley Rampage		1988–1993Moved toHuntsville, Alabama.
Louisville Icehawks1990–1994Moved toJacksonville, Florida.
Huntsville Blast1993–1994Moved toTallahassee, Florida.
Greensboro Monarchs1989–1995Ceased operations and replaced by theCarolina Monarchs of theAHL.
Erie Panthers1988–1996Moved toBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Nashville Knights1989–1996Moved toPensacola, Florida, and replaced by theNashville Predators of theNHL.
Knoxville Cherokees1988–1997Moved toFlorence, South Carolina.
Raleigh IceCaps1991–1998Moved toAugusta, Georgia, and replaced by theCarolina Hurricanes of the NHL.
Louisville RiverFrogs1995–1998Moved toMiami, Florida.
Columbus Chill1991–1999Moved toReading, Pennsylvania, and replaced by theColumbus Blue Jackets of the NHL.
Chesapeake Icebreakers1997–1999Moved toJackson, Mississippi.
Miami Matadors1998–1999Moved toCincinnati, Ohio.
Hampton Roads Admirals1989–2000Ceased operations and replaced by theNorfolk Admirals of the AHL. The franchise was purchased in 2001 and became theColumbus Cottonmouths. A newECHL Admirals team returned in 2015.
Huntington Blizzard1993–2000Moved toBeaumont, Texas.
Jacksonville Lizard Kings1995–2000Ceased operations.
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks1994–2001Moved toMacon, Georgia.
Birmingham Bulls1992–2001Moved toAtlantic City, New Jersey.
Mobile Mysticks1995–2002Moved toDuluth, Georgia.
New Orleans Brass1997–2002Ceased operations.
Macon Whoopee2001–2002Moved toLexington, Kentucky.
Richmond Renegades1990–2003Ceased operations and replaced by theRichmond RiverDogs of theUnited Hockey League from 2003 to 2006. AnotherRenegades team then joined theSouthern Professional Hockey League in 2006.
Baton Rouge Kingfish1996–2003Moved toVictoria, British Columbia.
Arkansas RiverBlades1999–2003Ceased operations.
Jackson Bandits1999–2003Ceased operations.
Lexington Men O' War2002–2003Moved toWest Valley City, Utah

Defunct and relocated teams after the ECHL's absorption of the WCHL

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TeamSeasonsOutcome
Roanoke Express1993–2004Franchise rights revoked by the ECHL.
Greensboro Generals1999–2004Franchise rights revoked by the ECHL.
Columbus Cottonmouths2001–2004Ceased operations and replaced by the Columbus Cottonmouths of theSouthern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).
Louisiana IceGators1995–2005Franchise rights revoked by the ECHL.
Peoria Rivermen1996–2005Ceased operations and replaced by thePeoria Rivermen of the AHL.
Pee Dee Pride1996–2005Returned franchise rights to the ECHL after a failed attempt to move toMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, between 2005 and 2008.
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies2001–2005Moved toStockton, California.
Greenville Grrrowl1998–2006Franchise revoked by the ECHL.
San Diego Gulls2003–2006Franchise revoked by the ECHL.
Long Beach Ice Dogs2003–2007Franchise revoked by the ECHL.
Toledo Storm2003–2007Suspended operations after the2006–07 ECHL season. Returned in 2009 as theToledo Walleye.
Pensacola Ice Pilots1996–2008Franchise revoked by the ECHL. Replaced by thePensacola Ice Flyers of the SPHL.
Augusta Lynx1998–2008Ceased operations on December 2, 2008, becoming the first team to fold during the season.
Fresno Falcons2003–2008Ceased operations on December 22, 2008, becoming the second team to fold during the season.
Columbia Inferno2001–2008Ceased operations following the2007–08 ECHL season.
Texas Wildcatters2003–2008Moved toOntario, California.
Dayton Bombers1991–2009Relinquished membership to the ECHL following a failed drive for season tickets and managing partnership to resume play for the 2010–11 season. Replaced by theDayton Gems of theInternational Hockey League.
Mississippi Sea Wolves1996–2009Ceased operations and replaced by theMississippi Surge of the SPHL.
Phoenix RoadRunners2005–2009Ceased operations.
Johnstown Chiefs1988–2010Moved toGreenville, South Carolina. Last remaining member of the five founding teams of the East Coast Hockey League to relocate.
Charlotte Checkers1993–2010Ceased operations and replaced by theCharlotte Checkers of the AHL.
Victoria Salmon Kings2004–2011Ceased operations following the2010–11 ECHL season. Concluded a franchise history that began with theErie Panthers, one of the ECHL's charter teams. Replaced in market by theWHL'sVictoria Royals.
Chicago Express2011–2012Ceased operations following the2011–12 ECHL season.
Trenton Titans/Devils1999–2013Ceased operations following the2012–13 ECHL season.
San Francisco Bulls2012–2014Ceased operations on January 27, 2014, becoming the third team to fold during the season.
Las Vegas Wranglers2003–2014Relinquished membership to the ECHL following failure to find another suitable arena to resume play for the 2015–16 season.

Defunct and relocated teams after the ECHL's absorption of the CHL

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TeamSeasonsOutcome
Bakersfield Condors2003–2015Moved toNorfolk, Virginia, and replaced by theBakersfield Condors of the AHL.
Ontario Reign2008–2015Moved toManchester, New Hampshire, and replaced by theOntario Reign of the AHL.
Stockton Thunder2005–2015Moved toGlens Falls, New York, and replaced by theStockton Heat of the AHL.
Evansville IceMen2012–2016Suspended operations following the2015–16 ECHL season. Relocated toJacksonville, Florida, after a one-year hiatus as theJacksonville Icemen. Replaced by theEvansville Thunderbolts of the SPHL.
Alaska Aces2003–2017Ceased operations due to Alaskan economy, increased travel expenses, and decreased ticket sales. Franchise was sold and relocated toPortland, Maine.[1]
Elmira Jackals2007–2017Ceased operations due to no ownership. The team and the arena had been operated by the county and when the county finally had an agreement to sell the arena, the Jackals folded when the potential new owner did not want to operate the team.[2] The sale fell through and a new potential owner of the arena also bought a franchise in theFederal Hockey League for the 2018–19 season called theElmira Enforcers.[3]
Colorado Eagles2011–2018Organization obtained an expansion franchise in theAmerican Hockey League for the 2018–19 season.
Quad City Mallards2014–2018Ceased operations due to financial losses. First formerCentral Hockey League (CHL) franchise that was added from the 2014 merger to cease operations.[4] Replaced by theQuad City Storm of the SPHL.
Manchester Monarchs2015–2019Folded after failing to find new ownership.
Brampton Beast2014–2020Ceased operations due to financial losses and not being able to play during theCOVID-19 pandemic. Second former CHL franchise from the 2014 merger to cease operations.[5]
Newfoundland Growlers2018–2024Ceased operations on April 2, 2024 due to failure to fulfill obligations under ECHL bylaws, becoming the fourth team to fold during the season.[6]

References

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  1. ^"Portland lands a pro hockey team for the fall of 2018".Portland Press Herald. June 15, 2017.
  2. ^"First Arena Gets New Owner, Jackals Will Fold".WETM-TV. March 10, 2017.
  3. ^"Professional hockey returns to Elmira's First Arena".Star Gazette. July 17, 2018.
  4. ^"Quad-City Mallards to cease operations at end of season".Quad-City Times. March 13, 2018.
  5. ^"BRAMPTON BEAST A CASUALTY OF COVID-19".Brampton Beast. February 18, 2021.
  6. ^"ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers terminated by league".Sportsnet.ca. RetrievedApril 2, 2024.
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