Hampton Roads Admirals

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Hampton Roads Admirals
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 TaylorUnited StatesUnited States
Goals: 312 Rod TaylorUnited StatesUnited States
Assists: 282 Victor GervaisCanadaCanada
Points: 565 Rod TaylorUnited StatesUnited States
Penalty Minutes: 856 Rod TaylorUnited StatesUnited States

Known players

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