Knoxville Knights Eastern Hockey League

Knoxville Knights

Eastern Hockey League (1961-1968)

Tombstone

Born: June 24, 1961 – The Jersey Larks relocate to Knoxville, TN
Folded: May 6, 1968 – The Knights cease operations

Walker Cup Championships: None

Arena

Marketing

Team Colors: Red & White

Ownership

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Background

Knoxville’s first pro hockey team, the Knights, competed in the rough-and-tumble Eastern Hockey League from 1961 until financial problems torpedoed the franchise in 1968.

Key alumni include long-time NHL player and coach Pat Quinn (1963-64) and left wing Dennis Hextall (1966-67), who played 13 NHL seasons from 1967 to 1980.

 

Knoxville Knights Shop

 

 

Links

Eastern Hockey League Programs

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