Continental Hockey League (1972–87)

The Continental Hockey League is a defunct semi-professional ice hockey league which operated from 1972 to 1986.^[1] It is known as the predecessor to the All-American Hockey League, in which three teams (Danville Dashers, Dayton Jets, and Troy Sabres) were charter members.

The league ceased operations after the 1985–86 season.

CnHL Teams

• Billings Marlboros (1985–86)
• Chicago Cardinals (1972–76, 1978–86)
• Chicago Wildcats (1973–75)
• Danville Dashers (1981–86)
• 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)

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