Defunct Ice Hockey Teams
39 entries in the Defunct Ice Hockey Teams compendium.
Arizona CoyotesInactive NHL franchise originally founded as the Winnipeg Jets.Atlanta FlamesNHL team in Atlanta, relocated to Calgary in 1980.Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta's second NHL team to relocate to Canada.California Golden SealsLeast successful 1967 NHL expansion team; relocated to become Cleveland Barons.Cleveland Barons (NHL)Short-lived NHL team born from the California Golden Seals.Colorado Rockies (NHL)Short-lived NHL franchise that became the New Jersey Devils.Hamilton Tigers (NHL)First NHL team to finish first and then dissolve due to a players' strike.Hartford WhalersWHA charter member that joined the NHL in 1979.Kansas City ScoutsBrief NHL franchise that moved to become the Colorado Rockies.Minnesota North StarsNHL team from 1967 to 1993, moved to Dallas.Montreal MaroonsMontreal's second NHL team, won two Stanley Cups.Montreal WanderersFour-time Stanley Cup champions and early NHL team.New York AmericansThird NHL expansion team, second in the United States.Ottawa Senators (original)Original Ottawa Senators: 11-time Stanley Cup champions.Philadelphia Quakers (NHL)One-season NHL team with the league's worst record.Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL)NHL team that moved to Philadelphia and became the Quakers.Quebec BulldogsOne of the first organized ice hockey clubs, founded 1878.Quebec NordiquesQuebec City's WHA and NHL franchise, relocated to Denver in 1995.St. Louis EaglesOne-season NHL franchise born from the Ottawa Senators' move.Toronto ArenasTemporary NHL franchise that won the 1918 Stanley Cup.Toronto BlueshirtsNHA club that won the 1914 Stanley Cup.Toronto St. PatricksNHL team that became the Toronto Maple Leafs.Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996)WHA powerhouse that joined the NHL and later relocated to Phoenix.Cobalt Silver KingsFounding NHA member from a small mining town.Haileybury CometsFounding NHA team from a small mining town.Montreal ShamrocksAmateur and professional club, won Stanley Cups in 1899 and 1900.Renfrew Creamery KingsShort-lived NHA franchise known for extravagant salaries.Renfrew MillionairesA short-lived NHA franchise known for extravagant player salaries.Toronto OntariosShort-lived NHA team renamed from Tecumsehs, later became Shamrocks.Toronto ShamrocksShort-lived NHA team renamed Shamrocks in January 1915.Birmingham Bulls (WHA)WHA team known as the 'Birmingham Bullies' and later the 'Baby Bulls.'Calgary CowboysWHA franchise that played two seasons in Calgary.Chicago CougarsWHA charter team that played home playoff games at a suburban rink.Cincinnati StingersCincinnati's only major league hockey team, WHA expansion franchise.Cleveland CrusadersWHA team from Cleveland, 1972–1976, hosted 1976 All-Star Game.Denver SpursShortest-lived franchise in WHA history.Houston Aeros (WHA)WHA champions that never joined the NHL.Indianapolis RacersFirst pro team to sign Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier.Jersey KnightsWHA franchise that moved from New York to New Jersey mid-season.
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