Frequently Asked Questions
The most-asked questions about defunct ice hockey teams, part 2.
What exactly is 'Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 2'?
It is a fan-maintained, unofficial reference encyclopedia that catalogs ice hockey clubs which have folded, relocated, or been absorbed into other organizations. Part 2 specifically covers teams active roughly between the 1920s and the mid-1990s across the PCHA, EHL, IHL, WCHA, AHL, and assorted minor or semi-pro circuits.
Who are the principal contributors behind the project?
The encyclopedia is written and updated by a loose collective of regional hockey historians, retired players, and dedicated fans who collaborate through a shared wiki platform. A small editorial circle reviews each entry for sourcing before it goes live, but there is no single author or publisher.
Where should a newcomer begin if they have never read part 1?
Start with the league-by-league index on the front page, which lists every covered club alphabetically within its original circuit. If you prefer a narrative entry point, the 'Last Night' sidebar links to short profiles of each team's final season, which tend to be the most accessible reads.
How many teams does part 2 actually cover?
As of the latest revision, the section contains detailed entries for 114 distinct clubs, plus briefer stubs for roughly thirty more that had only one or two seasons of play. Each full entry includes a season-by-season record, key personnel, arena information, and a 'what happened next' paragraph.
What is the most frequently searched team in part 2?
The Indianapolis Indians (IHL, 1926–1931) consistently top the search log, largely because of their 1930 Calder Cup run and the mystery surrounding several missing game programs from their final home stand. Readers often come in after seeing a reference to them in a broader league-history article.
How does part 2 differ in scope from part 1?
Part 1 concentrates on the earliest defunct NHL franchises and the original PCHA clubs from the 1910s, while part 2 shifts focus to the interwar European and Canadian minor leagues, the post-war IHL and WCHA, and the 1970s–1990s expansion teams that never survived a full decade. The two parts share the same formatting template but treat different eras and competition levels.
Are there any notable artifacts or 'lost records' discussed in the entries?
Yes. Several entries include a 'Surviving Materials' section noting where original box scores, team photographs, or arena blueprints can still be found in private collections or municipal archives. The St. Louis Flyers (EHL, 1927–1930) entry, for example, documents a single surviving game-day program located in a Kansas City library.
What is a standout 'notable moment' highlighted across the section?
The WCHA entry for the 1950s Duluth team describes a snowstorm-cancelled final regular-season game in which the entire roster reportedly skated a practice lap in the empty arena as a farewell ritual. The anecdote, sourced from a 1953 local newspaper clipping, is one of the most re-shared passages in the encyclopedia.
Is the encyclopedia strictly factual, or does it include fan commentary?
Entries are required to be sourced to newspapers, league minutes, or player interviews, and the editorial circle strips out unsupported opinion before publication. However, each page carries a clearly labeled 'Fan Notes' footer where readers can add personal memories or corrections, which are not verified but are kept for community context.
Can I suggest a team for inclusion or flag an error?
Yes. The front page links to a public suggestion form where anyone can propose a club not yet listed or point to a specific factual discrepancy in an existing entry. The editorial circle typically responds within two weeks, and accepted additions are credited to the submitter in the page's revision history.