Hampton Roads Admirals
Hampton Roads Admirals | |
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founding | 1989 |
resolution | 2000 |
history |
Hampton Roads Admirals 1989–2000 Columbus Cottonmouths 2001–2004 Gulf Coast Swords not realized |
Stadion | Norfolk Scope |
Location | Norfolk , Virginia |
Team colors | blue, gold, white |
league | East Coast Hockey League |
division | East (1989-1997) Northeast (1997-2000) |
Cooperations | Nashville Predators ( NHL ) |
Riley Cups | 1990/91 , 1991/92 |
Kelly Cups | 1997/98 |
The Hampton Roads Admirals were an American ice hockey franchise based in Norfolk , Virginia . The Admirals' venue was the Norfolk Scope .
history
The franchise was founded in 1989 and began operating in the ECHL. Head coach was John Brophy , who led the Admirals for the next eleven seasons. The Admirals reached in their first season in 60 games as many points, which they finished fifth in their group and could qualify for the play-offs. In the first round they were defeated by the Erie Panthers in just under five games. In the following season, the Admirals achieved 82 points and won the East Division. In the play-offs, the Richmond Renegades , Johnstown Chiefs and Greensboro Monarchs were successively defeated and the Admirals won the Kelly Cup for the first time . In the 1991/92 season, the Hampton Roads Admirals became the first team to successfully defend the Kelly Cup. The final series against the Louisville Icehawks was won in just four games.
In the following five seasons, the Admirals qualified for the play-offs throughout, but they did not achieve more than the second round. In the 1997/98 season, the Admirals reached the play-offs with 74 points, the unqualified Columbus Chill were just one point behind the Hampton Roads Admirals. In the play-offs the Admirals surprised and after victories against the Peoria Rivermen , Roanoke Express , Wheeling Nailers and Pensacola Ice Pilots , the Admirals won their third Kelly Cup. The last two seasons ended like most of the Admirals, the team qualified for the play-offs, but it wasn't enough for more than a move into the third round. In 2000, the franchise was dissolved and replaced by the Norfolk Admirals , who started playing in the American Hockey League .
Season statistics
Abbreviations: GP = games, W = wins, L = defeats, T = draws, OTL = defeats after overtime, SOL = defeats after shootout , Pts = points, GF = goals scored, GA = goals against, PIM = penalty minutes
season | division | GP | W. | L. | T | OTL | Pts | Pct | GF | GA | PIM | Head coach | Playoffs |
1989-90 | East | 60 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 0.483 | 252 | 267 | 1902 | John Brophy | Defeat in the first round |
1990-91 | East | 64 | 38 | 20th | 0 | 6th | 82 | 0.594 | 300 | 248 | 2131 | John Brophy | Kelly Cup |
1991-92 | East | 64 | 42 | 20th | 0 | 2 | 86 | 0.656 | 298 | 220 | 2097 | John Brophy | Kelly Cup |
1992-93 | East | 64 | 37 | 21st | 0 | 6th | 80 | 0.578 | 294 | 235 | 2441 | John Brophy | Defeat in the first round |
1993-94 | East | 68 | 41 | 19th | 0 | 8th | 90 | 0.603 | 298 | 246 | 2272 | John Brophy | Defeat in the second round |
1994-95 | East | 68 | 37 | 23 | 0 | 8th | 82 | 0.544 | 255 | 239 | 2522 | John Brophy | Defeat in the first round |
1995-96 | East | 70 | 32 | 25th | 0 | 13 | 77 | 0.457 | 278 | 265 | 2756 | John Brophy | Defeat in the first round |
1996-97 | East | 70 | 46 | 19th | 5 | 0 | 97 | 0.693 | 286 | 223 | 2256 | John Brophy | Defeat in the second round |
1997-98 | Northeast | 70 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 74 | 0.529 | 222 | 225 | 1902 | John Brophy | Kelly Cup |
1998-99 | Northeast | 70 | 38 | 24 | 8th | 0 | 84 | 0.600 | 215 | 213 | 2147 | John Brophy | Defeat in the second round |
1999-00 | Northeast | 70 | 44 | 22nd | 0 | 4th | 92 | 0.629 | 241 | 198 | 2189 | John Brophy | Defeat in the third round |
Team records
Career records
- Games: 528 Rod Taylor
- Goals: 312 Rod Taylor
- Assists: 282 Victor Gervais
- Points: 565 Rod Taylor
- Penalty Minutes: 856 Rod Taylor
Known players
- Serge Aubin
- Dany Bousquet
- Andrew Brunette
- Sébastien Charpentier
- Aaron Downey
- Olaf Koelzig
- Ján Lašák
- Steve Poapst
- John Parco
- Marc Seliger
- Mike Siklenka
- Stephen Valiquette