Ice hockey teams by founding year

150 ice hockey teams on Codexery, ordered by founding year from Quebec Bulldogs (1878) to Chicago Wolves (1994). Every figure comes from the entry's cited source article, and each name links to its full Codexery page.

150 entries from 8 codexes · Last updated 2026-09-26 · Click a column heading to sort

				Source
1	Quebec Bulldogs NHL Teams, Part 2	1878	–	source
2	Winnipeg Rowing Club Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1881	–	source
3	Ottawa Senators (original) NHL Teams, Part 2	1883	–	source
4	St. Louis Eagles NHL Teams, Part 2	1883	St. Louis Arena	source
5	Winnipeg Hockey Club Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1890	–	source
6	HIFK Hockey KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1897	Helsingin jäähalli	source
7	HC Slavia Praha Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1900	Zimní stadion Eden	source
8	HC Sparta Praha Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1903	–	source
9	Montreal Wanderers NHL Teams, Part 2	1903	Montreal Arena (1903–1910) / Jubilee Arena (1910) / Montreal Arena (19…	source
10	Genève-Servette Hockey Club KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1905	Patinoire des Vernets	source
11	VHK Vsetín Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1905	Zimní stadion Na Lapači / (capacity 5,400)	source
12	Windsor Swastikas Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1905	–	source
13	Winnipeg Falcons Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1908	–	source
14	Motor České Budějovice Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1911	Budvar Arena	source
15	Toronto Blueshirts NHL Teams, Part 2	1911	–	source
16	Vancouver Millionaires Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1911	Denman Arena	source
17	Toronto Arenas NHL Teams, Part 2	1917	Arena Gardens	source
18	Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Teams	1917	Scotiabank Arena	source
19	Toronto St. Patricks NHL Teams, Part 2	1917	Arena Gardens	source
20	Leksands IF KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1919	Tegera Arena	source
21	HC Davos KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1921	zondacrypto Arena	source
22	Modo Hockey KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1921	Hägglunds Arena	source
23	Skellefteå AIK KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1921	Skellefteå Kraft Arena	source
24	Lausanne HC KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1922	Vaudoise Aréna	source
25	HC Dynamo Pardubice Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1923	Enteria arena	source
26	JYP Jyväskylä KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1923	LähiTapiola Areena	source
27	Boston Bruins NHL Teams	1924	–	source
28	Montreal Maroons NHL Teams, Part 2	1924	Montreal Forum	source
29	Rytíři Kladno Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1924	ČEZ Stadion / (capacity: 5,200)	source
30	New York Americans NHL Teams, Part 2	1925	Madison Square Garden	source
31	Philadelphia Quakers (NHL) NHL Teams, Part 2	1925	Philadelphia Arena	source
32	Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) NHL Teams, Part 2	1925	Duquesne Garden	source
33	Winnipeg Maroons (ice hockey) Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1925	–	source
34	Chicago Blackhawks NHL Teams	1926	United Center (since 1994–95)	source
35	Detroit Red Wings NHL Teams	1926	–	source
36	Hartford Wolf Pack AHL Teams	1926	PeoplesBank Arena	source
37	Starbulls Rosenheim KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1928	SPIE Arena / (capacity: 4,425)	source
38	Timrå IK KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1928	Timrå Isstadion / (Capacity: 6,000)	source
39	EHC Winterthur KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1929	Zielbau Arena	source
40	HC Škoda Plzeň Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1929	Logspeed CZ Arena / (Capacity: 8,236)	source
41	KalPa KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1929	Olvi Areena	source
42	ZSC Lions KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1930	Swiss Life Arena	source
43	AZ Havířov Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1931	Gascontrol Arena (5,100 seats)	source
44	Ilves KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1931	Nokia Arena	source
45	Färjestad BK KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1932	Löfbergs Arena	source
46	HC Energie Karlovy Vary Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1932	KV Arena / (capacity: 5,874)	source
47	HC Energie Karlovy Vary (juniors) Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1932	–	source
48	Hershey Bears AHL Teams	1932	Giant Center (2002–present)	source
49	Lausitzer Füchse KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1932	Eisarena Weißwasser / (capacity: 3,050)	source
50	Rögle BK KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1932	Catena Arena / (Capacity: 6,310)	source
51	Tappara KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1932	Nokia Arena	source
52	Utica Comets AHL Teams	1932	Adirondack Bank Center	source
53	EHC Kloten KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1934	SWISS Arena	source
54	HC Bílí Tygři Liberec Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1934	Home Credit Arena / (capacity: 7,500)	source
55	Lukko KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1936	Kivikylän Areena	source
56	HC Ambrì-Piotta KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1937	Gottardo Arena	source
57	Adler Mannheim KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1938	SAP Arena	source
58	Frölunda HC KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1938	Scandinavium	source
59	HC Fribourg-Gottéron KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1938	BCF Arena	source
60	Karhu-Kissat KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1938	Kaarelan jäähalli	source
61	Vaasan Sport KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1939	Vaasa Arena	source
62	HC Lugano KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1941	Pista La Resega	source
63	Piráti Chomutov Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1945	Rocknet aréna / (capacity: 5,250)	source
64	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1945	St. Galler Kantonalbank Arena	source
65	Vancouver Canucks NHL Teams	1945	Rogers Arena	source
66	ESV Kaufbeuren KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1946	Erdgas Schwaben Arena / (capacity: 3,100)	source
67	HC CSKA Moscow KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1946	CSKA Arena	source
68	HC Dynamo Moscow KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1946	–	source
69	HC Slovan Ústečtí Lvi Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1946	Zimní stadion Ústí nad Labem	source
70	HC Spartak Moscow KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1946	–	source
71	Oulun Kärpät KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1946	Oulun Energia Areena	source
72	SCL Tigers KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1946	Emmental Versicherung Arena	source
73	SKA Saint Petersburg KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1946	Saint Petersburg, Russia	source
74	Traktor Chelyabinsk KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1947	Traktor Ice Arena named after Valery Belousov (since 2009)	source
75	EV Landshut KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1948	VR-Bank Landshut Arena / (capacity: 4448 [after stadium renovation])	source
76	Avangard Omsk KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1950	–	source
77	Eisbären Berlin KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1954	Uber Arena	source
78	Metallurg Magnitogorsk KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1955	–	source
79	Ak Bars Kazan KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1956	–	source
80	Forward-Morges HC KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1956	Patinoire des Eaux-Minérales / (capacity 2,400)	source
81	HC Dukla Jihlava Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1956	Horácká aréna, cs	source
82	Rochester Americans AHL Teams	1956	Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial (Capacity: 10,662) / KeyBank Cent…	source
83	Severstal Cherepovets KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1956	–	source
84	Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1957	–	source
85	Iserlohn Roosters KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1959	Balver-Zinn Arena	source
86	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1959	–	source
87	California Golden Seals NHL Teams	1961	Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena	source
88	Calgary Buffaloes (AJHL) Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1963	–	source
89	KooKoo (ice hockey) KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1965	Lumon arena	source
90	Amur Khabarovsk KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1966	Platinum Arena	source
91	Cleveland Barons (NHL) NHL Teams	1967	Richfield Coliseum	source
92	Dallas Stars NHL Teams	1967	–	source
93	EV Zug KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1967	OYM Hall	source
94	HC Ässät Pori KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1967	Isomäki Ice Hall	source
95	Los Angeles Kings NHL Teams	1967	–	source
96	Philadelphia Flyers NHL Teams	1967	Xfinity Mobile Arena (since 1996)	source
97	Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Teams	1967	PPG Paints Arena (since 2010)	source
98	Red Deer Rustlers Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1967	–	source
99	St. Louis Blues NHL Teams	1967	Enterprise Center	source
100	Modo Hockey (women) KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1968	Hägglunds Arena	source
101	HC Hvězda Praha Ice hockey teams in the Czech Republic	1969	Zimní stadion Hvězda	source
102	Laval Rocket AHL Teams	1969	Place Bell	source
103	Buffalo Sabres NHL Teams	1970	KeyBank Center (since 1996)	source
104	IK Oskarshamn KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1970	Be-Ge Hockey Center	source
105	Mikkelin Jukurit KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1970	Let's Go Areena	source
106	Milwaukee Admirals AHL Teams	1970	UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena	source
107	Carolina Hurricanes NHL Teams	1971	Lenovo Center	source
108	Drumheller Falcons Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1971	–	source
109	Edmonton Oilers NHL Teams	1971	Rogers Place (opened 2016)	source
110	HV71 KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1971	Husqvarna Garden	source
111	Westfort Hurricanes Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1971	Fort William Gardens	source
112	Belleville Senators AHL Teams	1972	CAA Arena	source
113	Calgary Flames NHL Teams	1972	–	source
114	Kölner Haie KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1972	Lanxess Arena	source
115	Malmö Redhawks KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1972	Malmö Arena / (capacity: 12,600)	source
116	New York Islanders NHL Teams	1972	UBS Arena (opened 2021)	source
117	Quebec Nordiques NHL Teams, Part 2	1972	Colisée de Québec	source
118	Winnipeg Jets (1972–1996) NHL Teams, Part 2	1972	Winnipeg Arena	source
119	Edmonton Chimos Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1973	River Cree Twin Arenas	source
120	Kansas City Scouts NHL Teams, Part 2	1974	Kemper Arena	source
121	Taber Golden Suns Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1974	–	source
122	Washington Capitals NHL Teams	1974	Capital One Arena	source
123	Hannover Scorpions KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1975	ARS Arena Mellendorf	source
124	Springfield Thunderbirds AHL Teams	1975	MassMutual Center	source
125	Fort Saskatchewan Traders Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1976	Jubilee Recreation Centre	source
126	HC Lada Togliatti KHL and European Hockey Clubs	1976	–	source
127	Linköping HC KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1976	Saab Arena / Capacity: 8,190	source
128	Calgary Wranglers AHL Teams	1977	Scotiabank Saddledome	source
129	Luleå HF KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1977	Coop Norrbotten Arena	source
130	Maine Mariners (AHL) AHL Teams	1977	Cumberland County Civic Center	source
131	St. Albert Saints Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1977	Akinsdale Arena	source
132	Toronto Marlies AHL Teams	1978	Coca-Cola Coliseum / Scotiabank Arena (occasional home games)	source
133	Hobbema Hawks Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1981	–	source
134	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL Teams	1981	Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza	source
135	BSC Preussen KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1983	Eissporthalle an der Jafféstraße (1983–2001) / Deutschlandhalle (2001–…	source
136	Bakersfield Condors AHL Teams	1984	Dignity Health Arena	source
137	EHC Freiburg KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1984	Franz Siegel Stadion	source
138	Kiekko-Espoo KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1984	Espoo Metro Areena	source
139	Providence Bruins AHL Teams	1987	Amica Mutual Pavilion	source
140	SC Reinach KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 3	1989	Kunsteisbahn Oberwynental	source
141	Charlotte Checkers AHL Teams	1990	Bojangles Coliseum	source
142	Scarborough Sting Defunct Ice Hockey Teams, Part 5	1990	Mid Scarborough & Malvern	source
143	Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Teams	1990	Benchmark International Arena	source
144	Örebro HK KHL and European Hockey Clubs, Part 2	1990	Behrn Arena	source
145	San Jose Sharks NHL Teams	1991	SAP Center	source
146	Ottawa Senators NHL Teams	1992	Canadian Tire Centre (opened 1996)	source
147	Syracuse Crunch AHL Teams	1992	Upstate Medical University Arena (Capacity: 5,800)	source
148	Anaheim Ducks NHL Teams	1993	Honda Center	source
149	Florida Panthers NHL Teams	1993	Amerant Bank Arena (since 1998)	source
150	Chicago Wolves AHL Teams	1994	Allstate Arena	source

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Includes ice hockey teams from Codexery codexes where at least 70% of entries are sourced and carry this field; an entry is listed only when the value shown appears in its own cited source article. Entries without a verifiable founding year are left out rather than estimated. Values are copied from structured data already on each Codexery page and re-checked against the linked source; nothing on this page is estimated or written by a model. Spot an error? Use “Suggest an edit” on the entry’s page.

Ice hockey teams by founding year

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