Richmond Robins
Appearance
Richmond Robins | |
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City | Richmond, Virginia |
League | American Hockey League |
Operated | 1971–1976 |
Home arena | Richmond Coliseum |
Affiliate | Philadelphia Flyers |
Franchise history | |
1928–1971 | Quebec Aces |
1971–1976 | Richmond Robins |
The Richmond Robins were a professional ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia. They were a member of the American Hockey League for five seasons from 1971–72 to 1975–76. Their cross-state rivals in the AHL were the Virginia Wings.
The Robins were previously known as the Quebec Aces, until the parent club, Philadelphia Flyers transferred the Aces to Virginia after the 1970–71 season.
Season-by-season results
Regular season
Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Winning Pct (%) |
Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
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1971–72 | 76 | 29 | 34 | 13 | 71 | 0.467 | 237 | 218 | 5th West |
1972–73 | 76 | 30 | 36 | 10 | 70 | 0.461 | 272 | 280 | 4th West |
1973–74 | 76 | 22 | 40 | 14 | 58 | 0.082 | 248 | 320 | 4th South |
1974–75 | 75 | 29 | 39 | 7 | 65 | 0.433 | 261 | 293 | 2nd South |
1975–76 | 76 | 29 | 39 | 8 | 66 | 0.434 | 262 | 297 | 2nd South |
Playoffs
Season | 1st round | 2nd round | Finals |
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1971–72 | Out of playoffs | ||
1972–73 | L, 4-0, Cincinnati | — | — |
1973–74 | L, 4-1, Baltimore | — | — |
1974–75 | L, 4-3, Hershey | — | — |
1975–76 | W, 3-0, New Haven | L, 4-1, Hershey | — |
Notable Robins
- Bobby Taylor - Philadelphia Flyers/Tampa Bay Lightning announcer
- Dave Schultz
- Orest Kindrachuk
- Jimmy Watson
External links
- AHL statistics - hockeydb.com
Categories:
- Ice hockey teams in Virginia
- Sports in Richmond, Virginia
- Defunct American Hockey League teams
- Defunct ice hockey teams in the United States
- Ice hockey clubs established in 1971
- Sports clubs disestablished in 1976
- Philadelphia Flyers minor league affiliates
- United States ice hockey team stubs
- Virginia sport stubs