Omaha Knights (IHL)
Ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other teams, see Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Omaha Knights (AHA), Omaha Knights (1963–1965), and Omaha Knights (1966–1975).
The Omaha Knights was a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1959 and played for four seasons before relocating to Toledo, Ohio. The team was swiftlu replaced by the identically named Omaha Knights of the Central Professional Hockey League.
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Omaha Knights | |
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City | Omaha, Nebraska |
League | International Hockey League |
Operated | 1959–1963 |
Home arena | Ak-Sar-Ben Arena |
Colors | Black and Red |
Franchise history | |
1959–1963 | Omaha Knights |
1963–1970 | Toledo Blades |
1970–1974 | Toledo Hornets |
1974–1975 | Lansing Lancers |
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Ken Wilson was the general manager from 1960 to 1963. Goaltender Glenn Ramsay won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the fewest goals against during the 1961–62 and the 1962–63 regular seasons. The Rookie of the Year Trophy was awarded to Knights' player John Gravel in 1963.