The Pekin Stars were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in Pekin, Illinois. The team played in the Continental Hockey League and was active for two seasons in the 1970s.
| Pekin Stars | |
|---|---|
| City | Pekin, Illinois |
| League | Continental Hockey League |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Folded | 1979 |
| Home arena | Pekin Memorial Rink [1] |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 1978–79 |
| Playoff championships | 1979 |
History edit
Pekin was founded in 1964 and joined the Continental Hockey League in 1977. Their debut was a rough one, as the team lost all 34 games they played that season, though some were by forfeit as the club suspended play in early February. A change in ownership brought about a remarkable turnaround for the following season and Pekin won the league championship. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived and when further financing could not be arranged the team ceased operations after their title.
Season-by-season record edit
| Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | Place | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–78 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 260 | 6th | missed |
| 1978–79 | 40 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 190 | 100 | 1st | Won Championship |
References edit
- ^ "With Hull due at Rivermen game, Peorian remembers facing legend on ice more than 50 years ago". Journal Star. February 26, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2024.