Huntington Hornets

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Huntington Hornets
CityHuntington, West Virginia
LeagueInternational Hockey League
Founded1956 (1956)
Folded1957 (1957)
Home arenaVeterans Memorial Fieldhouse
Colorsred, white, black
Owner(s)Ernie Berg, et al
Head coachEddie Olson
Franchise history
1950–1956Grand Rapids Rockets
1957–1960Louisville Rebels

The Huntington Hornets were a professional ice hockey team that played in Huntington, West Virginia as a member of the International Hockey League during the 1956–57 season. The team was relocated to Huntington from Grand Rapids, Michigan where they played as the Grand Rapids Rockets. The Huntington Hornets played their home games at the 4,100 seat Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse. They finished third overall in the International Hockey League's 1956–57 season. The team suffered from low attendance, prompting owner Ernie Berg to begin seeking for a new home as early as December, 1956. Local promoter Dick Deutsch attempted to keep the team in Huntington twice by seeking local investments. Ultimately, the attempts fell short, and the team was slated for suspension of operations or relocation. The IHL eventually approved relocation of the franchise to Louisville, Kentucky, where the team was rebranded as the Rebels.[1]

Standings[]

Year GP W L T PTS GF GA Pct Standings
1956–1957 60 26 30 4 56 180 188 .467 3 of 6

Roster[]

Player Pos Birthplace
Jim Campbell C Timmins, Ontario
Roger Christian LW Warroad, Minnesota
Lou Crowdis G Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec
Don Davidson C Ottawa, Ontario
Doug Falby D  
Bill Fillman D  
Gerry Frenette D Hancock, Michigan
Steve Gaber RW Cupar, Saskatchewan
George Hayes C Toronto, Ontario
Joe Ingoldsby RW  
Ron Johnson RW Marquette, Michigan
Morris Lallo D Montreal, Quebec
Rod McElroy C St. Thomas, Ontario
Mike Narduzzi LW Fort William, Ontario
Eddie Olson LW/HC Hancock, Michigan
Ray Parker    
Eric Pogue RW Scarborough, Ontario
Len Ronson LW Brantford, Ontario
Garnet Schai D Wilkie, Saskatchewan
Ronnie Spong C Toronto, Ontario
Len Thornson C Winnipeg, Manitoba
John Ticalo D Timmins, Ontario
Bob Wilson D Sudbury, Ontario

References[]

  1. ^ "Huntington Hornets Archives". Fun While It Lasted. September 30, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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