Southern Hockey League (1973-1977)

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The Southern Hockey League was a low-level minor professional ice hockey league that operated from 1973 to 1977. The SHL was one of two leagues along with the North American Hockey League, that were formed after the Eastern Hockey League ceased operations in 1973. The league began with six franchises and ended with seven, then folded midseason, on January 31, 1977.

[edit] Teams

Team name	Years	Seasons	City
Baltimore Clippers	1976-1977	1	Baltimore, Maryland
Charlotte Checkers	1973-1977	4	Charlotte, North Carolina
Greensboro Generals	1973-1977	4	Greensboro, North Carolina
Hampton Gulls	1974-1977	3	Hampton, Virginia
Macon Whoopees	1973-1974	1	Macon, Georgia
Richmond Wildcats	1976-1977	1	Richmond, Virginia
Roanoke Valley Rebels	1973-1976	4	Roanoke, Virginia
Suncoast Suns	1973-1974	1	St. Petersburg, Florida
Tidewater Sharks	1975-1977	2	Norfolk, Virginia
Winston-Salem Polar Twins	1973-1977	4	Winston-Salem, North Carolina