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The '''Eastern Hockey League''' began operation in 1978 as the '''Northeastern Hockey League''' using the old [[Eastern Hockey League (1954-1973)|Eastern Hockey League]]'s territory. In 1979 the Eastern Hockey League name was revived. This league was not successful and folded after three seasons. Some of its teams joined the [[Atlantic Coast Hockey League]].
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===Teams===
* Baltimore Clippers (1979-80 to 1980-81)
* [[Erie Blades]] (1978-79 to 1980-81)
* Hampton Aces (1978-79 to 1980-81; began 1978-79 as Jersey Aces)
* [[Johnstown Red Wings]] (1978-79 to 1979-80)
* New Hampshire/Cape Cod Freedoms (1978-79)
* [[Richmond Rifles]] (1979-80 to 1980-81)
* [[Salem Raiders]] (1980-81)
* Syracuse Hornets (1980-81)
* Utica Mohawks (1978-79 to 1979-80)

[[Category:Sports leagues established in 1978]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in the United States]]
[[Category:1981 disestablishments in the United States]]

Revision as of 02:48, 13 September 2013

The Eastern Hockey League began operation in 1978 as the Northeastern Hockey League using the old Eastern Hockey League's territory. In 1979 the Eastern Hockey League name was revived. This league was not successful and folded after three seasons. Some of its teams joined the Atlantic Coast Hockey League.

Teams

  • Baltimore Clippers (1979-80 to 1980-81)
  • Erie Blades (1978-79 to 1980-81)
  • Hampton Aces (1978-79 to 1980-81; began 1978-79 as Jersey Aces)
  • Johnstown Red Wings (1978-79 to 1979-80)
  • New Hampshire/Cape Cod Freedoms (1978-79)
  • Richmond Rifles (1979-80 to 1980-81)
  • Salem Raiders (1980-81)
  • Syracuse Hornets (1980-81)
  • Utica Mohawks (1978-79 to 1979-80)