Continental Hockey League (1972–1987)

The Continental Hockey League is a defunct hockey league which operated from 1972 to 1986. It is widely known as the predecessor to the All-American Hockey League, in which 3 teams (Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members.

The league would cease operations after the 1986 season.

CnHL Teams

• Billings Marlboros (1985-86)
• Chicago Cardinals (1972-76, 1978-86)
• Chicago Wildcats (1973-75)
• Danville Dashers (1981–1986)
• Decatur Blues (1981-83)
• Dayton jets (1985-86)
• Decatur Storm (1983-84)
• Findlay Warriors (1983-84) became Dayton Jets
• Fort Wayne Scouts (1978-79)
• Fox Valley Flyers (1979-80)
• Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980-82)
• Hammond Cardinals (1977-78)
• Janesville Jets (1981-82)
• Kenosha Chargers (1979-81)
• Kenosha Flyers (1974-75, 1976-79)
• Lake County Flyers (1975-76)
• Madison Blues (1974-77)
• Minot Maple Leafs (1985-86)
• Pekin Stars (1972-73, 1977-79)
• Peoria Blades (1972-82)
• Rockton Wheels 1977-78)
• Rock River Jets (1982-83)
• St. Louis Pepsi (1972-73)
• St. Louis Rockets (1972-73)
• St. Louis Chiefs (1973-74)
• Spirit of St Louis (1973-74)
• St. Louis Saints (1974-76)
• Springfield Kings (1976-85)
• Troy Sabres (1982-86)
• Webster Stars (1972-73)