Halifax Citadels
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Halifax Citadels | |
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Halifax Metro Centre | |
Colours | Blue, White, Red |
Affiliate | Quebec Nordiques |
Franchise history | |
1981–1988 | Fredericton Express |
1988–1993 | Halifax Citadels |
1993–1996 | Cornwall Aces |
1999–present | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
The Halifax Citadels were a professional
Halifax, Nova Scotia. They played in the American Hockey League between 1988 and 1993. They were created by the relocation of the Fredericton Express and filled a void left by the relocation of the Nova Scotia Oilers to Cape Breton
.
The Citadels, named after the
Halifax Metro Centre, located at the base of Citadel Hill
.
The franchise was moved to
QMJHL
filled the void in the market.
On August 26, 2021, the Halifax Mooseheads announced on their 2021-22 promotional schedule that on November 27, 2021, they would be wearing Halifax Citadels throwback jerseys in their game against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada for "90's Night".[1]
Season-by-season results
Regular season
Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988–89 | 80 | 42 | 30 | 8 | 92 | 345 | 300 | 2nd, North |
1989–90 | 80 | 37 | 37 | 6 | 80 | 317 | 300 | 4th, North |
1990–91 | 80 | 33 | 35 | 12 | 78 | 338 | 340 | 6th, North |
1991–92 | 80 | 25 | 38 | 17 | 67 | 280 | 324 | 5th, Atlantic |
1992–93 | 80 | 33 | 37 | 10 | 76 | 312 | 348 | 5th, Atlantic |
Playoffs
Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
---|---|---|---|---|
1988–89 | L, 0-4, Moncton | — | — | — |
1989–90 | L, 2-4 Sherbrooke | — | — | — |
1990–91 | Out of playoffs | |||
1991–92 | Out of playoffs | |||
1992–93 | Out of playoffs |
Career leaders
Goals: 121 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Assists: 110 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Points: 231 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
PIM: 920 (Greg Smyth, 1988–92)
See also
- List of ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia
- Sports teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia
References
- ^ "2021-22 Promotional Schedule – Halifax Mooseheads". Halifax Mooseheads. August 26, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.