Roanoke Valley Rebels (EHL)
| Roanoke Valley Rebels | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Roanoke, Virginia |
| League | EHL |
| Division | Southern |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Operated | 1970–1973 |
| Colors |
Blue, red, white |
| Head coach |
Colin Kilburn (1970–72) Gregg Pilling (1972–73) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1967–1970 | Salem Rebels |
| 1970–1973 | Roanoke Valley Rebels |
The Roanoke Valley Rebels were a minor professional hockey franchise, based in Roanoke, Virginia, that played in the now defunct Eastern Hockey League from 1970–73. Prior to moving to Roanoke the franchise was based in Salem, Virginia where they played as the Salem Rebels.
Season-by-season results
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | GF | GA | PIM | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–71 | 74 | 31 | 34 | 9 | 71 | 257 | 303 | 1161 | 5 games |
| 1971–72 | 73 | 30 | 33 | 10 | 70 | 241 | 266 | 1037 | 6 games |
| 1972–73 | 76 | 40 | 25 | 11 | 91 | 345 | 276 | 1972 | 16 games |
Notable Personnel
Below is a list of Roanoke Valley Rebels alumni that played in either the National Hockey League (NHL) or the World Hockey Association (WHA) and the season spanning their careers.
| Name | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Yves Archambault | WHA | 1972–74 |
| Serge Beaudoin | WHA/NHL | 1973–80 |
| Michel Boudreau | WHA | 1972–74 |
| Guy Dufor | WHA | 1970–74 |
| Jean-Claude Garneau | WHA | 1974–75 |
| Dave Hutchison | WHA/NHL | 1972–84 |
| Doug Kerslake | WHA | 1974–76 |
| John Migneault | WHA | 1972–76 |
| Dave Schultz | AHL/WHA/NHL | 1969-80 |
| Claude St. Sauveur | WHA/NHL | 1972–79 |
| Danny Sullivan | WHA | 1972–74 |
| Claude St. Sauveur | WHA/NHL | 1972–79 |
| Doug Carpenter (head coach) | NHL | 1984–91 |
References
- Roanoke Valley Rebels (EHL) at The Internet Hockey Database
- All time Roster of the Roanoke Valley Rebels (EHL) at The Internet Hockey Database