Atlantic Coast Hockey League

This article covers the league that existed from 1981 to 1987. For the professional league of the same name, which only existed in the 2002/03 season, see Atlantic Coast Hockey League (2002) .

Atlantic Coast Hockey League logo

The Atlantic Coast Hockey League (ACHL) was a sub-class ice hockey minor league in the southern United States and was founded in 1981. In 1988 it merged with the All-American Hockey League , resulting in the East Coast Hockey League . For the 2002/03 season, a new league was founded under the same name , but it only existed for one year.

Atlantic Coast Hockey League teams

Baltimore Skipjacks (1981-1982) Birmingham Bulls (1983-1984) Cape Cod Buccaneers (1981-1982) Carolina Thunderbirds (1982-1987) Erie Golden Blades (1982-1987) Fitchburg Trappers (1981-1982) Hampton Roads Gulls (1982-1983) Mohawk Valley Comets (1985-1987) Mohawk Valley Stars (1981–1985, were Mohawk Valley Comets )

Nashville South Stars (1982–1983, were Virginia Lancers ) New York Slapshots (1985–1986, became Troy Slapshots ) Pinebridge Bucks (1983–1985) Salem Raiders (1981–1982, became Virginia Raiders ) Schenectady Chiefs (1981-1982) Troy Slapshots (1986-1987) Virginia Lancers (1983-1987) Virginia Raiders (1982-1983) Winston-Salem Thunderbirds (1981–1982, were Carolina Thunderbirds )

Awards

Regular Season Winner

• 1981-1982: Salem Raiders
• 1982-1983: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1983-1984: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1984-1985: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1985-1986: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1986-1987: Virginia Lancers

Bob Payne Trophy winner

• 1981–1982: Mohawk Valley Stars
• 1982-1983: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1983-1984: Erie Golden Blades
• 1984-1985: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1985-1986: Carolina Thunderbirds
• 1986-1987: Virginia Lancers

Web links

• Information about the Atlantic Coast Hockey League at hockeydb.com
• Report on the ACHL (Engl.)