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Washington Lions (EHL)

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Washington Lions
CityWashington, D.C.
LeagueEastern Hockey League
Operated1944–1947
1951–1957
Home arenaUline Arena
Franchise history
1944–1947Washington Lions
1951–1957Washington Lions
1957–1959Washington Presidents

The Washington Lions were a professional ice hockey teams based in Washington, D.C. The Lions were founded as a member of the Eastern Amateur Hockey League as a replacement for the AHL team of the same name. After World War II, the original Lions franchise returned and this club went dormant. The AHL club folded in 1949 and, two years later, this club was resurrected. The Lions played in the EAHL and its successor league until 1957 when it was purchased by Harry Glynne III, and Jerry DeLise. The new owners immediately rebranded the club as the 'Washington Presidents'. The franchise survived for two more years before disbanding in 1959.[1]

Season-by-season results

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Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Goals
for
Goals
against
Standing
1951–1952 36 9 24 3 21 124 155
1952–1953 60 26 31 3 55 201 215
1954–1955 49 26 21 2 54 204 175
1955–1956 64 33 28 3 69 258 267
1956–1957 64 18 45 1 37 256 397

Playoffs

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The team made the playoffs in 1952–1953 season but lost in the first round.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "BLADES ARE SET FOR WASHINGTON". Bridgeport Telegram. Bridgeport, Connecticut. October 30, 1957. p. 24.Free access icon
  2. ^ "Washington Lions hockey team [1952-1953 EHL] statistics and history at hockeydb.com". HockeyDB.