Carolina Monarchs
| Carolina Monarchs | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Conference | Southern |
| Operated | 1995–1997 |
| Home arena | Greensboro Coliseum |
| Colors | Red, Blue & Gold |
| Media | News & Record |
| Affiliates | Florida Panthers |
| Franchise history | |
| 1995–1997 | Carolina Monarchs |
| 1997–1999 | Beast of New Haven |
The Carolina Monarchs were a short-lived ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the Greensboro Coliseum.
In the spring of 1997, the Hartford Whalers of the NHL announced that they would play in the Greensboro Coliseum for two seasons as the newly named Carolina Hurricanes.[1] The NHL team purchased the dethroned Monarchs, moving the franchise to New Haven, Connecticut, where the team played as the Beast of New Haven.
History
The market was previously served by:
- Carolina Thunderbirds (ACHL, AAHL, ECHL) (1981–1992)
- Greensboro Monarchs (ECHL) (1989–1995)
The market was subsequently home to:
- Greensboro Generals (ECHL) (1999–2004)
- Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) (1997–present)
Season-by-season results
- Carolina Monarchs 1995–1997
- Beast of New Haven 1997–1999
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | Points | Goals for | Goals against | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | 80 | 28 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 70 | 313 | 343 | 4th, South | Out of playoffs |
| 1996–97 | 80 | 28 | 43 | 4 | 5 | 65 | 273 | 303 | 5th, Mid-Atlantic | Out of playoffs |