Professional ice hockey made its way into Idaho less than 30 years ago. Idaho is one of the most northern states (it borders Canada just south of British Columbia and Alberta), making it an ideal...
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Did you know that professional hockey began in West Virginia in 1956? That’s right – West Virginia got its first pro team 11 years before its neighbor to the East, Virginia. The Huntington...
In 1967, Virginia got its first pro hockey team. The Salem Rebels played out of the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Virginia between 1967 and 1970 within the Eastern Hockey League—a minor league...
Maine is known for its moose, its blueberries, and its lighthouses. But, what about ice hockey? Well, considering Maine is the northernmost state (besides Alaska), it’s very close to the...
In 1846, Iowa became the 29th state in America. Fast-forward just over 100 years later and Iowa got its first semi-pro hockey team in 1958: The Des Moines Ice Hawks. While the Ice Hawks are...
What Hockey Team Is in Rhode Island? (Pro, D1 College, Juniors)
Rhode Island is not a major hockey state. The “Ocean State” is known for its jewelry-making and gorgeous coastline. But… Rhode Island does, in fact, have some great ice hockey. In fact, they...