The Memphis South Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team in Memphis, Tennessee, that replaced the Memphis Wings in the city. They played in the Central Professional Hockey League for two seasons (1967–68 and 1968–69).[1] They were a farm team of the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League.
| Memphis South Stars | |
|---|---|
| City | Memphis, Tennessee |
| League | Central Professional Hockey League |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Operated | 1967 to 1969 |
| Home arena | Mid-South Coliseum |
In 1969, the team was moved to become the Iowa Stars in Waterloo, Iowa.
Season-by-season records
editCentral Hockey League
editSeason Games Won Lost Tied Points GoalsFor GoalsAgainst Standing Playoffs 1967-68 70 24 34 12 60 206 249 3rd North Lost Quarter Final 1968-69 72 14 41 17 45 208 304 4th North out of playoffs
Memphis South Stars who played in the NHL
edit- Garry Bauman
- Ken Block
- Bob Charlebois
- Mike Chernoff
- Gary Dineen
- Sandy Fitzpatrick
- Germain Gagnon
- Bill Goldsworthy
- Murray Hall
- Don Johns
- Joey Johnston
- Al LeBrun
- Parker MacDonald
- Barry MacKenzie
- Milan Marcetta
- Ted McCaskill
- Barrie Meissner
- Lou Nanne
- Bill Plager
- Andre Pronovost
- Fern Rivard
- Danny Seguin
- Brian Smith
- George Standing
- Bill Sweeney
- Billy Taylor
- Leo Thiffault
- Carl Wetzel
References
edit- ^ Professional Sports Teams That Have Played in the Mid-South Coliseum, Middle Tennessee State University. Accessed February 1, 2024.
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