[{"n": "Arizona Coyotes", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/arizona-coyotes/", "s": "Inactive NHL franchise originally founded as the Winnipeg Jets."}, {"n": "Atlanta Flames", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/atlanta-flames/", "s": "NHL team in Atlanta, relocated to Calgary in 1980."}, {"n": "Atlanta Thrashers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/atlanta-thrashers/", "s": "Atlanta's second NHL team to relocate to Canada."}, {"n": "California Golden Seals", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/california-golden-seals/", "s": "Least successful 1967 NHL expansion team; relocated to become Cleveland Barons."}, {"n": "Cleveland Barons (NHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/cleveland-barons-nhl/", "s": "Short-lived NHL team born from the California Golden Seals."}, {"n": "Colorado Rockies (NHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/colorado-rockies-nhl/", "s": "Short-lived NHL franchise that became the New Jersey Devils."}, {"n": "Hamilton Tigers (NHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/hamilton-tigers-nhl/", "s": "First NHL team to finish first and then dissolve due to a players' strike."}, {"n": "Hartford Whalers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/hartford-whalers/", "s": "WHA charter member that joined the NHL in 1979."}, {"n": "Kansas City Scouts", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/kansas-city-scouts/", "s": "Brief NHL franchise that moved to become the Colorado Rockies."}, {"n": "Minnesota North Stars", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/minnesota-north-stars/", "s": "NHL team from 1967 to 1993, moved to Dallas."}, {"n": "Montreal Maroons", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/montreal-maroons/", "s": "Montreal's second NHL team, won two Stanley Cups."}, {"n": "Montreal Wanderers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/montreal-wanderers/", "s": "Four-time Stanley Cup champions and early NHL team."}, {"n": "New York Americans", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/new-york-americans/", "s": "Third NHL expansion team, second in the United States."}, {"n": "Ottawa Senators (original)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/ottawa-senators-original/", "s": "Original Ottawa Senators: 11-time Stanley Cup champions."}, {"n": "Philadelphia Quakers (NHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/philadelphia-quakers-nhl/", "s": "One-season NHL team with the league's worst record."}, {"n": "Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/pittsburgh-pirates-nhl/", "s": "NHL team that moved to Philadelphia and became the Quakers."}, {"n": "Quebec Bulldogs", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/quebec-bulldogs/", "s": "One of the first organized ice hockey clubs, founded 1878."}, {"n": "Quebec Nordiques", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/quebec-nordiques/", "s": "Quebec City's WHA and NHL franchise, relocated to Denver in 1995."}, {"n": "St. Louis Eagles", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/st-louis-eagles/", "s": "One-season NHL franchise born from the Ottawa Senators' move."}, {"n": "Toronto Arenas", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-arenas/", "s": "Temporary NHL franchise that won the 1918 Stanley Cup."}, {"n": "Toronto Blueshirts", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-blueshirts/", "s": "NHA club that won the 1914 Stanley Cup."}, {"n": "Toronto St. Patricks", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-st-patricks/", "s": "NHL team that became the Toronto Maple Leafs."}, {"n": "Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/winnipeg-jets-1972-1996/", "s": "WHA powerhouse that joined the NHL and later relocated to Phoenix."}, {"n": "Cobalt Silver Kings", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/cobalt-silver-kings/", "s": "Founding NHA member from a small mining town."}, {"n": "Haileybury Comets", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/haileybury-comets/", "s": "Founding NHA team from a small mining town."}, {"n": "Montreal Shamrocks", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/montreal-shamrocks/", "s": "Amateur and professional club, won Stanley Cups in 1899 and 1900."}, {"n": "Renfrew Millionaires", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/renfrew-creamery-kings/", "s": "A short-lived NHA franchise known for extravagant player salaries."}, {"n": "Toronto Ontarios", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-ontarios/", "s": "Short-lived NHA team renamed from Tecumsehs, later became Shamrocks."}, {"n": "Birmingham Bulls (WHA)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/birmingham-bulls-wha/", "s": "WHA team known as the 'Birmingham Bullies' and later the 'Baby Bulls.'"}, {"n": "Calgary Cowboys", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/calgary-cowboys/", "s": "WHA franchise that played two seasons in Calgary."}, {"n": "Chicago Cougars", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/chicago-cougars/", "s": "WHA charter team that played home playoff games at a suburban rink."}, {"n": "Cincinnati Stingers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/cincinnati-stingers/", "s": "Cincinnati's only major league hockey team, WHA expansion franchise."}, {"n": "Cleveland Crusaders", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/cleveland-crusaders/", "s": "WHA team from Cleveland, 1972–1976, hosted 1976 All-Star Game."}, {"n": "Denver Spurs", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/denver-spurs/", "s": "Shortest-lived franchise in WHA history."}, {"n": "Houston Aeros (WHA)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/houston-aeros-wha/", "s": "WHA champions that never joined the NHL."}, {"n": "Indianapolis Racers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/indianapolis-racers/", "s": "First pro team to sign Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier."}, {"n": "New York Raiders (WHA)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/jersey-knights/", "s": "WHA charter franchise that failed to establish a foothold in New York."}, {"n": "Ottawa Civics", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/ottawa-civics/", "s": "The WHA's Ottawa Civics lasted only two weeks and seven games."}, {"n": "Ottawa Nationals", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/ottawa-nationals/", "s": "One-season WHA team that hosted the league's first game."}, {"n": "Philadelphia Blazers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/philadelphia-blazers/", "s": "One-season WHA franchise that relocated to Vancouver."}, {"n": "Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/phoenix-roadrunners-wha/", "s": "WHA team that folded before the NHL merger."}, {"n": "San Diego Mariners", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/san-diego-mariners/", "s": "WHA team that moved from New York and folded after failed Florida relocations."}, {"n": "Toronto Toros", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-toros/", "s": "WHA team that battled Ballard's hostility and financial losses."}, {"n": "Vancouver Blazers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/vancouver-blazers/", "s": "WHA team that led the league in attendance but moved twice."}, {"n": "Adirondack Phantoms", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/adirondack-phantoms/", "s": "AHL affiliate of the Flyers, played in Glens Falls from 2009 to 2014."}, {"n": "Albany Choppers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/albany-choppers/", "s": "55 games into the IHL's first eastern expansion in decades. Then it was gone."}, {"n": "Arkansas RiverBlades", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/arkansas-riverblades/", "s": "An ECHL team that outlasted its cross-town rival."}, {"n": "Asheville Aces", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/asheville-aces/", "s": "SPHL team that folded after one partial season."}, {"n": "Asheville Smoke", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/asheville-smoke/", "s": "Short-lived UHL franchise that reached the 2000 championship."}, {"n": "Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/atlantic-city-boardwalk-bullies/", "s": "ECHL team that won the Kelly Cup in 2003."}, {"n": "Augusta Lynx (1998–2008)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/augusta-lynx-1998-2008/", "s": "First ECHL franchise to fold mid-season."}, {"n": "B.C. Icemen", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/b-c-icemen/", "s": "UHL team in Binghamton with a Johnny Hart caveman logo."}, {"n": "Boston Braves (AHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/boston-braves-ahl/", "s": "AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins, 1971–1974."}, {"n": "Boston Olympics", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/boston-olympics/", "s": "Farm team for the Boston Bruins, won five EAHL titles."}, {"n": "Brooklyn Crescents", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/brooklyn-crescents/", "s": "Amateur ice hockey team from Brooklyn with nine AAHL titles."}, {"n": "Jacksonville Lizard Kings", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/jacksonville-lizard-kings/", "s": "ECHL team that lost $2.2 million and suspended operations in 2000."}, {"n": "Kalamazoo Wings (1974–2000)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/kalamazoo-wings-1974-2000/", "s": "IHL team that became the Michigan K-Wings before dissolving in 2000."}, {"n": "Las Vegas Thunder", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/las-vegas-thunder/", "s": "IHL team that folded after UNLV refused arena negotiations."}, {"n": "Louisiana IceGators (ECHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/louisiana-icegators-echl/", "s": "ECHL team in Lafayette, Louisiana, 1995–2005."}, {"n": "Miami Manatees", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/miami-manatees/", "s": "A WHA2 team that finished its season playing only road games."}, {"n": "Muskegon Lumberjacks (1984–1992)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/muskegon-lumberjacks-1984-1992/", "s": "IHL team in Muskegon, Michigan, 1984–1992."}, {"n": "Nashville South Stars", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/nashville-south-stars/", "s": "Short-lived CHL and ACHL team that became the Virginia Lancers."}, {"n": "Orlando Solar Bears (IHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/orlando-solar-bears-ihl/", "s": "IHL team that won the final Turner Cup in 2001."}, {"n": "Pee Dee Pride", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/pee-dee-pride/", "s": "ECHL team from Florence, South Carolina, 1997–2005."}, {"n": "Pensacola Ice Pilots", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/pensacola-ice-pilots/", "s": "Naval aviation tribute team that soared and then folded."}, {"n": "Phoenix Roadrunners (ECHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/phoenix-roadrunners-echl/", "s": "ECHL franchise that played four seasons in Phoenix."}, {"n": "Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/phoenix-roadrunners-whl/", "s": "WHL team that won two Lester Patrick Cups before joining the WHA."}, {"n": "Pinebridge Bucks", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/pinebridge-bucks/", "s": "Smallest-city pro hockey team of the modern era."}, {"n": "Port Huron Icehawks", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/port-huron-icehawks/", "s": "Port Huron Icehawks: three seasons in the IHL, 2007–2010."}, {"n": "Portland Buckaroos", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/portland-buckaroos/", "s": "Professional ice hockey teams based in Portland, Oregon."}, {"n": "Portland Eagles", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/portland-eagles/", "s": "Minor league hockey team that played in Portland from 1944 to 1951."}, {"n": "Portland Rosebuds (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/portland-rosebuds-ice-hockey/", "s": "Two Portland teams, one a Stanley Cup finalist, the other sold to Chicago."}, {"n": "Raleigh IceCaps", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/raleigh-icecaps/", "s": "Raleigh's first pro hockey team, active 1991–1998."}, {"n": "Richmond Renegades", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/richmond-renegades/", "s": "ECHL team from Richmond, Virginia, active 1990–2003."}, {"n": "Richmond Renegades (SPHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/richmond-renegades-sphl/", "s": "SPHL team in Richmond, Virginia, from 2006 to 2009."}, {"n": "Richmond RiverDogs", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/richmond-riverdogs/", "s": "A short-lived UHL franchise that replaced the Richmond Renegades."}, {"n": "Roanoke Express", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/roanoke-express/", "s": "ECHL franchise that played in Roanoke from 1993 to 2004."}, {"n": "Roanoke Valley Rampage", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/roanoke-valley-rampage/", "s": "A single-season ECHL team undone by poor play and a roof collapse."}, {"n": "Roanoke Valley Vipers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/roanoke-valley-vipers/", "s": "A one-season UHL franchise that folded in 2006."}, {"n": "Saginaw Gears (IHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/saginaw-gears-ihl/", "s": "Minor-league IHL franchise from Saginaw, Michigan, 1972–1983."}, {"n": "Schenectady Chiefs", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/schenectady-chiefs/", "s": "Short-lived ACHL team that folded after nine games."}, {"n": "Seattle Metropolitans", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/seattle-metropolitans/", "s": "First U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup."}, {"n": "Seattle Totems", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/seattle-totems/", "s": "Three-time WHL champion and Soviet Union opponent."}, {"n": "Abbotsford Heat", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/abbotsford-heat/", "s": "A short-lived AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames in British Columbia."}, {"n": "Calgary Canadians", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/calgary-canadians/", "s": "First Alberta team to win the Memorial Cup."}, {"n": "Vancouver Millionaires", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/vancouver-millionaires/", "s": "Vancouver's only Stanley Cup champion, from 1915."}, {"n": "Whitecourt Wolverines (2008–2012)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/whitecourt-wolverines-2008-2012/", "s": "Four-time NWJHL champions and 2012 provincial gold medalists."}, {"n": "Windsor Swastikas", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/windsor-swastikas/", "s": "Early Canadian hockey team using the ancient swastika symbol."}, {"n": "Winnipeg Falcons", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/winnipeg-falcons/", "s": "First Olympic gold medalists in ice hockey."}, {"n": "Winnipeg Hockey Club", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/winnipeg-hockey-club/", "s": "Amateur senior team; 1932 Olympic and world champions."}, {"n": "Winnipeg Maroons (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/winnipeg-maroons-ice-hockey/", "s": "Senior amateur team that won the 1964 Allan Cup."}, {"n": "Winnipeg Rowing Club", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/winnipeg-rowing-club/", "s": "Winnipeg rowing club that challenged for the Stanley Cup in 1904."}, {"n": "Calgary Buffaloes (AJHL)", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/calgary-buffaloes-ajhl/", "s": "Founding AJHL team, three-time league champion, later renamed Cowboys."}, {"n": "Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/crowsnest-pass-timberwolves/", "s": "Junior A team that became the Okotoks Oilers after six seasons."}, {"n": "Drumheller Falcons", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/drumheller-falcons/", "s": "AJHL team that set a 35-game losing streak record."}, {"n": "Fort Saskatchewan Traders", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/fort-saskatchewan-traders/", "s": "AJHL team from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, active 1976–2007."}, {"n": "Hobbema Hawks", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/hobbema-hawks/", "s": "AJHL expansion team that played nine seasons before ceasing operations."}, {"n": "Red Deer Rustlers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/red-deer-rustlers/", "s": "Eight-time AJHL champions and two-time national Junior A champions."}, {"n": "St. Albert Saints", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/st-albert-saints/", "s": "Junior A franchise that produced ten NHL players over 27 seasons."}, {"n": "St. Albert Steel", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/st-albert-steel/", "s": "AJHL team that relocated to become the Whitecourt Wolverines."}, {"n": "Taber Golden Suns", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/taber-golden-suns/", "s": "AJHL expansion club that produced four NHL players."}, {"n": "Westfort Hurricanes", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/westfort-hurricanes/", "s": "Canadian junior club, Abbott Cup finalist, folded in 1980."}, {"n": "British Columbia Breakers", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/british-columbia-breakers/", "s": "A charter WWHL team that folded mid-season due to ownership issues."}, {"n": "Calgary Inferno", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/calgary-inferno/", "s": "Calgary Inferno: CWHL team, 2016 Clarkson Cup champions."}, {"n": "Calgary Oval X-Treme", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/calgary-oval-x-treme/", "s": "Dominant women's hockey team from Calgary, five-time league champions."}, {"n": "Les Canadiennes de Montréal", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/les-canadiennes-de-montr-al/", "s": "Four-time Clarkson Cup champions and Canadiens affiliate."}, {"n": "Edmonton Chimos", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/edmonton-chimos/", "s": "A dominant Alberta women's hockey team for nearly four decades."}, {"n": "Laurentian Voyageurs women's ice hockey", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/laurentian-voyageurs-women-s-ice-hockey/", "s": "Laurentian University women's ice hockey program, discontinued in 2021."}, {"n": "Manitoba Maple Leafs", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/manitoba-maple-leafs/", "s": "A short-lived WWHL team with a focus on inclusive hockey."}, {"n": "Markham Thunder", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/markham-thunder/", "s": "Markham Thunder won the 2018 Clarkson Cup."}, {"n": "Montreal Axion", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/montreal-axion/", "s": "Montreal's NWHL team, champions in 2005–06."}, {"n": "Montreal Force", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/montreal-force/", "s": "Montreal's short-lived PHF franchise played one season before league dissolution."}, {"n": "Montreal Jofa Titan", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/montreal-jofa-titan/", "s": "Short-lived NWHL team from Montreal, Quebec."}, {"n": "Quebec Avalanche", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/quebec-avalanche/", "s": "NWHL franchise based in Laval, Quebec, from 2002 to 2007."}, {"n": "Saskatchewan Prairie Ice", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/saskatchewan-prairie-ice/", "s": "A founding WWHL team from Lumsden, Saskatchewan."}, {"n": "Scarborough Sting", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/scarborough-sting/", "s": "Women's ice hockey team that became the Toronto Sting."}, {"n": "Strathmore Rockies", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/strathmore-rockies/", "s": "A WWHL team founded to give elite Alberta players another option."}, {"n": "Toronto Aeros", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-aeros/", "s": "Dominant NWHL franchise that became the Toronto Furies."}, {"n": "Toronto Furies", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-furies/", "s": "Toronto's CWHL franchise, 2014 Clarkson Cup champions."}, {"n": "Toronto Six", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/toronto-six/", "s": "PHF's final champions, founded as Toronto's sixth NWHL team."}, {"n": "Vancouver Griffins", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/vancouver-griffins/", "s": "First NWHL expansion team outside Ontario and Quebec."}, {"n": "Vaughan Flames", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/vaughan-flames/", "s": "A CWHL team from Vaughan, Ontario, with roots dating to 1995."}, {"n": "1923 Stanley Cup Final", "u": "/e/defunct-ice-hockey-teams/1923-stanley-cup-final/", "s": "Ottawa Senators defeated Edmonton Eskimos in two games."}]