Houston Huskies

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Not to be confused with
Houston Baptist Huskies
.

The Houston Huskies were a

United States Hockey League, and were active from 1947 to 1949.[1] They were affiliated with the Buffalo Bisons.[2]

The Huskies continued with the same team as the Skippers, and also continued playing in Sam Houston Coliseum. In 1948 former Montreal Canadiens player Toe Blake was named head coach. The Huskies went on to have a great season, eventually winning the 1948 USHL championship.

In June 1949 the Huskies were dropped from the USHL. The Huskies, along with teams from

Fort Worth
attempted to form a Texas Hockey League, but were unable to get firm commitments for dates. Because of this, the Sam Houston Coliseum canceled their contract with the team. Without a place to play, and no other city willing to host them, the Huskies were forced to cancel their 1949-50 season. The team ceased operations in late 1949.

Bob Blake played one season with the Huskies and led the team to a championship trophy. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.[3]

References

  1. ISBN 9781934454381
    . Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. ^ T.J.Pignataro (29 November 2008). "Louis R. Blake, was hockey star for Buffalo Bisons, Obituary". Buffalo News. Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  3. ^ Roger Godin (7 February 2013). "The Houston Huskies โ€“ Who? What? When?". Retrieved 7 December 2018.

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