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| arena = Pekin Memorial Rink <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/nhl/rivermen/2015/02/27/with-hull-due-at-rivermen/35098151007/ |title=With Hull due at Rivermen game, Peorian remembers facing legend on ice more than 50 years ago |work=Journal Star |date=February 26, 2015 |accessdate=May 2, 2024}}</ref>
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The '''Pekin Stars''' were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in [[Pekin, Illinois]]. The team played in the [[Continental Hockey League (1972–1986)|Continental Hockey League]] and was active for three seasons in the 1970s.
The '''Pekin Stars''' were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in [[Pekin, Illinois]]. The team played in the [[Continental Hockey League (1972–1986)|Continental Hockey League]] and was active for two seasons in the 1970s.


==History==
==History==
Pekin was one of the founding clubs of the CnHL, which comprised teams from Illinois and the surrounding area. A full account of their inaugural season is unavailable, however, what is clear is that the team ceased operations in 1973 and didn't return to the ice until 1977.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/kenosha-news-nov-22-1977-p-23/ |title=Pekin Stars here Sunday |work=Kenosha News |date=November 22, 1977 |accessdate=May 2, 2024}}</ref> Their return was hardly triumphant as the team lost all 34 games they played that season, though some were by forfeit as the club suspended play in early February. A change in ownership brought about a remarkable turnaround for the following season and Pekin won the league championship. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived and when further financing could not be arranged the team ceased operations after their title.
Pekin was founded in 1964 and joined the Continental Hockey League in 1977. Their debut was a rough one, as the team lost all 34 games they played that season, though some were by forfeit as the club suspended play in early February. A change in ownership brought about a remarkable turnaround for the following season and Pekin won the league championship. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived and when further financing could not be arranged the team ceased operations after their title.



==Season-by-season record==
==Season-by-season record==
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! Season || GP || W || L || T || Pts || GF || GA || Place || Playoffs
! Season || GP || W || L || T || Pts || GF || GA || Place || Playoffs
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| 1972–73 <sup>†</sup> || 16 || 8 || 6 || 2 || – || – || – || ''unknown'' || align="left" | ''unknown''
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| 1977–78 || 34 || 0 || 34 || 0 || 0 || 79 || 260 || 6th || align="left" | missed
| 1977–78 || 34 || 0 || 34 || 0 || 0 || 79 || 260 || 6th || align="left" | missed
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| 1978–79 || 40 || 31 || 6 || 3 || 65 || 190 || 100 || '''1st''' || align="left" |'''Won Championship'''
| 1978–79 || 40 || 31 || 6 || 3 || 65 || 190 || 100 || '''1st''' || align="left" |'''Won Championship'''
|}
|}
<small>† This is only a partial account of the season and it is unknown if Pekin played any other official games.</small>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:25, 4 May 2024

Pekin Stars
CityPekin, Illinois
LeagueContinental Hockey League
Founded1964
Folded1979
Home arenaPekin Memorial Rink [1]
ColorsRed and Black
   
Championships
Regular season titles1978–79
Playoff championships1979

The Pekin Stars were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in Pekin, Illinois. The team played in the Continental Hockey League and was active for two seasons in the 1970s.

History

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Pekin was founded in 1964 and joined the Continental Hockey League in 1977. Their debut was a rough one, as the team lost all 34 games they played that season, though some were by forfeit as the club suspended play in early February. A change in ownership brought about a remarkable turnaround for the following season and Pekin won the league championship. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived and when further financing could not be arranged the team ceased operations after their title.

Season-by-season record

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Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs
1977–78 34 0 34 0 0 79 260 6th missed
1978–79 40 31 6 3 65 190 100 1st Won Championship

References

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  1. ^ "With Hull due at Rivermen game, Peorian remembers facing legend on ice more than 50 years ago". Journal Star. February 26, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
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