Virginia Lancers

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Vinton, Virginia was home to the Virginia Lancers of the ECHL from 1988-1990. At this time the name was changed to the Roanoke Valley Rebels (1990-1992) and then the Rampage (1992-1993, but the franchise remained in the same location throughout. After the 1992-1993 season, the franchise was moved to Alabama and became the Huntsville Blast.

The Lancers' coach from 1988-1990, John Totorella, is now the former coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL, the 2003-2004 Stanley Cup Champions.