Omaha Knights (1966–1975)
| Omaha Knights | |
|---|---|
| City | Omaha, Nebraska |
| League | Central Hockey League |
| Operated | 1966–1975 |
| Home arena | Ak-Sar-Ben Arena |
| Affiliate | Atlanta Flames |
| Franchise history | |
| 1963–1965 | St. Paul Rangers |
| 1965–1966 | Minnesota Rangers |
| 1966–1975 | Omaha Knights |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74 |
| Playoff championships | 1970, 1971, 1973 |
The Omaha Knights were a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1963 as the St. Paul Rangers and played for three seasons in Minnesota. After the NHL announced that it would place a new franchise in the region, the then-Minnesota Rangers moved to Omaha, taking up the same residence as several former professional teams. To curry favor with the fanbase and honor the past, the team took on the moniker of the previous three franchises and was the fourth to bear the name 'Omaha Knights'. This squad was the most successful of the bunch, lasting for nine seasons and winning three league championships.
Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | Place | Playoffs |
| 1966–67 | 70 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 82 | 262 | 203 | 2nd | Runner Up |
| 1967–68 | 70 | 14 | 46 | 10 | 38 | 167 | 272 | 4th in North | Missed |
| 1968–69 | 72 | 29 | 32 | 11 | 69 | 247 | 250 | 3rd in North | Semifinals |
| 1969–70 | 72 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 82 | 247 | 212 | 1st | Champions |
| 1970–71 | 72 | 45 | 16 | 11 | 101 | 312 | 216 | 1st | Champions |
| 1971–72 | 72 | 29 | 35 | 8 | 66 | 241 | 260 | 5th | Missed |
| 1972–73 | 72 | 35 | 27 | 10 | 80 | 262 | 263 | 2nd | Champions |
| 1973–74 | 72 | 34 | 23 | 15 | 83 | 259 | 217 | 1st | Semifinals |
| 1974–75 | 78 | 34 | 33 | 11 | 79 | 254 | 268 | 3rd in North | Semifinals |
| Totals | 142 | 81 | 44 | 17 | – | 557 | 456 | – | – |
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External links
[edit]- A to Z Encyclopedia of Ice Hockey - Omaha Knights
- 1962-63 Jersey - Omaha Knights
- Knights Game Puck
- HockeyDB - Omaha Knights (CHL)(1966-75)
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