Omaha Knights

Omaha Knights

City	Omaha, Nebraska
League	International Hockey League (1959–1963) Central Hockey League (1963–1965, 1966-1975)
Operated	1959–1965, 1966–1975
Home arena	Ak-Sar-Ben Arena
Colors	Green, gold

The Omaha Knights were the name of three minor league professional hockey teams from 1959 to 1965 and from 1966 to 1975, based in Omaha, Nebraska at the Ak-Sar-Ben Arena. The Knights were founded in 1959 as members of the International Hockey League. Following the 1962-63 season the team moved to Toledo, OH becoming the Toledo Blades. A new Knights team joined the new Central Professional Hockey League for the 1963-64 season. This second iteration of the Knights moved to Houston, TX to become the Houston Apollos after the 1964-65 season. After a year without a team, hockey returned to Omaha for the 1966-67 season after the Minnesota Rangers moved from Saint Paul, MN to vacate the market that the NHL's Minnesota North Stars would soon occupy. The CPHL was renamed the Central Hockey League in 1968, where the Knights continued to play until they folded after the 1968-69 season.

Ken Wilson was the general manager from 1960–1963. Goaltender, Glenn Ramsay, won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the least goals against during the 1961–1962 and the 1962–1963 regular seasons. The Rookie of the Year Trophy was awarded to Knights' player John Gravel in 1963.

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International Hockey League (1945–2001)

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Trophies and awards	Turner Cup Fred A. Huber Trophy Commissioner's Trophy Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy James Gatschene Memorial Trophy Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy Ken McKenzie Trophy Governor's Trophy James Norris Memorial Trophy John Cullen Award Ironman Award IHL Man of the Year

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