Richmond Renegades (ECHL)
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| Founded | 1990 |
| Folded | 2003 |
| Home Ice | Richmond Coliseum |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia |
| Colors | orange and black (1990-1993) teal, black and purple (1993-2003) |
| League | ECHL |
| NHL affiliations | New York Islanders (1990-94) Hartford Whalers (1994-97) Carolina Hurricanes (1997-98) San Jose Sharks (1998-99) Washington Capitals (2000-03) |
The Richmond Renegades were an ECHL ice hockey team in Richmond, Virginia that played from 1990-2003. The Renegades played at the Richmond Coliseum (which they marketed in later years as the Freezer) throughout their existence, and were succeeded there by the Richmond RiverDogs of the United Hockey League.
In their 13 seasons, the Renegades managed to win the Riley Cup in the 1994-95 Season, The Brabham Cup in 1995-96 & 2 east divisions.
The Renegades biggest rivals were the Norfolk, VA based Hampton Roads Admirals.
Famous players from the Renegades: Scott Gruhl, Andrew Shier, Blaine Moore, Jay Murphy, Ryan Kraft, Tripp Tracy, Mike Taylor,Brendan Flynn, Grant Serjven, Maxime Gingras, Dan, Joe & Peter Vandermeer, Brian Goudie, Trevor Senn, Kevin Knopp. The Renegades also have had NHL stars such as Goalies Manny Legace, Milan Hnilička, Jamie McLennan and Hall of famer, Rod Langway
The Richmond Renegades name will be revived by a new SPHL franchise in 2006-07, owned by original ECHL Renegades owner Allan Harvie.
