Virginia Raiders
The Virginia Raiders are a defunct minor league professional ice hockey team based in Salem, Virginia that played in the Atlantic Coast Hockey League (ACHL) during the 1982–83 season.
They played one season of 65 games compiling a record of 20 wins, 36 losses, and 9 ties for 51 points under head coach Pat Kelly. Placed fourth in the six team ACHL, the Raiders made the playoffs only to lose in the first round.
| Virginia Raiders | |
|---|---|
| City | Vinton, Virginia |
| League | ACHL, AAHL, ECHL |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Home arena | Vinton Sports Complex |
| Colors | Blue, red, white |
| Franchise history | |
| 1978–1980 | Utica Mohawks |
| 1980–1982 | Salem Raiders |
| 1982–1983 | Virginia Raiders |