New Haven Nighthawks
New Haven Nighthawks | |
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City | New Haven, Connecticut |
League | American Hockey League |
Operated | 1972–1992 |
Home arena | New Haven Coliseum |
Colors | blue, gold, and white (Islanders and North Stars) red, white, and blue (Rangers) black, silver and white (Kings) |
Affiliates | Minnesota North Stars, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings |
Franchise history | |
1972–1992 | New Haven Nighthawks |
1992–1993 | New Haven Senators |
1993–1996 | Prince Edward Island Senators |
2002–2017 | Binghamton Senators |
2017–present | Belleville Senators |
Championships | |
Regular season titles | 1 (1979–80) |
Division titles | 2 (1978–79, 1979–80) |
The New Haven Nighthawks were a professional ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1972 to 1992. They had affiliations with the New York Islanders (1972–1973), Minnesota North Stars (1972–1977), New York Rangers (1977–1981 & 1984–1987), and Los Angeles Kings (1981–1991). The team played their home games at New Haven Coliseum.
History
The Nighthawks were Calder Cup finalists four times: 1974–75, 1977–78, 1978–79 and a dramatic, unlikely playoff run in 1988–89 when they finished fourth in their division yet won two exciting playoff rounds before succumbing to the Adirondack Red Wings in the finals in five games. Those same Red Wings would take the Hawks out again in their last post-season before becoming the ill-fated New Haven Senators in 1992–93.
Notable players for the Nighthawks include former New York Islanders greats
The franchise was renamed the New Haven Senators for the 1992–93 season when they began an NHL affiliation with the Ottawa Senators. The following season, the franchise moved to Prince Edward Island. Today, it is known as the Belleville Senators.
The last Nighthawk to play in the
Franchise and area history
The franchise became known as:
- New Haven Senators (1992–1993)
- Prince Edward Island Senators (1993–1996)
- Binghamton Senators (2002–2017)
- Belleville Senators (2017–present)
The market was subsequently home to:
- Beast of New Haven (1997–1999)
- New Haven Knights (UHL) (2000–2002).
- Bridgeport Islanders (2001–present)
Season-by-season results
Regular season
Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
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1972–73 | 76 | 16 | 40 | 20 | — | 52 | 246 | 331 | 6th, East |
1973–74 | 76 | 35 | 31 | 10 | — | 80 | 291 | 275 | 4th, North |
1974–75 | 76 | 30 | 35 | 11 | — | 71 | 282 | 302 | 5th, North |
1975–76 | 76 | 29 | 39 | 8 | — | 66 | 261 | 295 | 3rd, South |
1976–77 | 80 | 43 | 31 | 6 | — | 92 | 333 | 287 | 2nd, AHL |
1977–78 | 80 | 38 | 31 | 11 | — | 87 | 313 | 292 | 2nd, South |
1978–79 | 80 | 46 | 25 | 9 | — | 101 | 346 | 271 | 1st, South |
1979–80 | 80 | 46 | 25 | 9 | — | 101 | 350 | 305 | 1st, South |
1980–81 | 80 | 29 | 40 | 11 | — | 69 | 295 | 321 | 4th, South |
1981–82 | 80 | 39 | 33 | 8 | — | 86 | 292 | 276 | 3rd, South |
1982–83 | 80 | 38 | 34 | 8 | — | 84 | 337 | 329 | 3rd, South |
1983–84 | 80 | 36 | 40 | 4 | — | 76 | 365 | 371 | 5th, South |
1984–85 | 80 | 31 | 41 | 8 | — | 70 | 315 | 341 | 5th, South |
1985–86 | 80 | 36 | 37 | 7 | — | 79 | 340 | 343 | 4th, South |
1986–87 | 80 | 44 | 25 | — | 11 | 99 | 331 | 315 | 3rd, South |
1987–88 | 80 | 33 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 76 | 288 | 307 | 5th, North |
1988–89 | 80 | 35 | 35 | 10 | — | 80 | 325 | 309 | 4th, North |
1989–90 | 80 | 32 | 41 | 7 | — | 71 | 283 | 316 | 7th, North |
1990–91 | 80 | 24 | 45 | 11 | — | 59 | 246 | 324 | 7th, North |
1991–92 | 80 | 39 | 37 | 4 | — | 82 | 305 | 309 | 3rd, North |
Playoffs
The Nighthawks were runners-up for the Calder Cup in 1974–75, 1977–78, 1978–79, & 1988–89.[1]
Season | 1st round | 2nd round | Finals |
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1972–73 | Out of playoffs | ||
1973–74 | W, 4–2, Rochester | L, 0–4, Providence | — |
1974–75 | W, 4–1, Virginia | W, 4–1, HER | L, 1–4, Springfield |
1975–76 | L, 0–3, Richmond | — | — |
1976–77 | L, 2–4, Rochester | — | — |
1977–78 | W, 3–1, Philadelphia |
W, 4–2, Rochester | L, 1–4, Maine |
1978–79 | bye | W, 4–2, Binghamton | L, 0–4, Maine |
1979–80 | W, 4–0, Rochester | L, 2–4, Hershey | — |
1980–81 | L, 0–4, Hershey | — | — |
1981–82 | L, 1–3, Rochester | — | — |
1982–83 | W, 4–1, Hershey | L, 3-4 Rochester | — |
1983–84 | Out of playoffs | ||
1984–85 | Out of playoffs | ||
1985–86 | L, 1–4, Hershey | — | — |
1986–87 | L, 3–4, Binghamton | — | — |
1987–88 | Out of playoffs | ||
1988–89 | W, 4–2, Sherbrooke | W, 4–2, Moncton | L, 1–4, Adirondack |
1989–90 | Out of playoffs | ||
1990–91 | Out of playoffs | ||
1991–92 | L, 1–4, Adirondack | — | — |
See also
References
- ^ "AHL Hall of Fame". AHL Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012.