Richmond Renegades (ECHL)
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| Founded | 1990 |
| Folded | 2003 |
| Home Ice | Richmond Coliseum |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia |
| Colors | orange and black (1990-1993) teal, black and purple (1993-2003) |
| League | ECHL |
| NHL affiliations | New York Islanders (1990-94) Hartford Whalers (1994-97) Carolina Hurricanes (1997-98) San Jose Sharks (1998-99) Washington Capitals (2000-03) |
The Richmond Renegades were an ECHL ice hockey team in Richmond, Virginia that played from 1990-2003. The Renegades played at the Richmond Coliseum (which they marketed in later years as the Freezer) throughout their existence, and were succeeded there by the Richmond RiverDogs of the United Hockey League.
In their 13 seasons, the Renegades won the Riley Cup (now Kelly Cup) as league champion in the 1994-95 season, the Brabham Cup in 1995-96 as regular season champion, and two divisional championships. The Renegades' rivals for most of their existence were the Norfolk, VA based Hampton Roads Admirals.
The Richmond Renegades name was revived by a new SPHL franchise in 2006-07, owned by original ECHL Renegades owner Allan Harvie and coached by John Brophy.
[edit] Renegades in the NHL
- Jamie McLennan
- Manny Legace
- Milan Hnilička
- Scott Gruhl
- Mike Rucinski
- Rastislav Stana
- Rod Langway (joined Renegades as player/assistant coach for 1995 playoff run after NHL retirement)
- Tripp Tracy, color commentator for Carolina Hurricanes television
[edit] External Links
- Richmond Renegades Current SPHL Renegades website
- The Official ECHL Website
