The Richmond Rifles were a professional ice hockey team of the Eastern Hockey League from 1979–1981, playing in Richmond, Virginia at the Richmond Coliseum. They played the final two seasons of the EHL. They were the affiliates of the New York Rangers for both seasons and the Winnipeg Jets for 1980-81.[1]

Richmond Rifles
CityRichmond, VA
LeagueEastern Hockey League
Operated1979-81
Home arenaRichmond Coliseum
ColorsBlue, orange, white
Head coachAndre Beaulieu (1979-1981)
Bill Purcell (1980-1981)
AffiliatesNew York Rangers
Winnipeg Jets
Franchise history
1979-1981Richmond Rifles

Season-by-season

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Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Winning
Pct (%)
Goals
for
Goals
against
Standing
1979–80 70 40 24 6 86 0.614 315 240 2nd
1980–81 72 38 29 5 81 0.563 331 295 2nd

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Richmond Rifles [EHL] Parent Teams". hockeydb.com.
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