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.
| Richmond Robins | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.382 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Steve Coates
External links
- AHL statistics - hockeydb.com
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