| Huntington Hornets | |
|---|---|
| City | Huntington, West Virginia |
| League | International Hockey League |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Folded | 1957 |
| Home arena | Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse |
| Colors | red, white, black |
| Owner(s) | Ernie Berg, et al |
| Head coach | Eddie Olson |
| Franchise history | |
| 1950–1956 | Grand Rapids Rockets |
| 1957–1960 | Louisville Rebels |
The Huntington Hornets were a professional ice hockey team that played in Huntington, West Virginia as a member of the International Hockey League during the 1956–57 season. The team was relocated to Huntington from Grand Rapids, Michigan where they played as the Grand Rapids Rockets. The Huntington Hornets played their home games at the 4,100 seat Veterans Memorial Fieldhouse. They finished third overall in the International Hockey League's 1956–57 season. The team suffered from low attendance, prompting owner Ernie Berg to begin seeking for a new home as early as December, 1956. Local promoter Dick Deutsch attempted to keep the team in Huntington twice by seeking local investments. Ultimately, the attempts fell short, and the team was slated for suspension of operations or relocation. The IHL eventually approved relocation of the franchise to Louisville, Kentucky, where the team was rebranded as the Rebels.[1]
Standings
| Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956–1957 | 60 | 26 | 30 | 4 | 56 | 180 | 188 | .467 | 3 of 6 |
Roster
| Player | Pos | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Campbell | C | Timmins, Ontario |
| Roger Christian | LW | Warroad, Minnesota |
| Lou Crowdis | G | Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec |
| Don Davidson | C | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Doug Falby | D | |
| Bill Fillman | D | |
| Gerry Frenette | D | Hancock, Michigan |
| Steve Gaber | RW | Cupar, Saskatchewan |
| George Hayes | C | Toronto, Ontario |
| Joe Ingoldsby | RW | |
| Ron Johnson | RW | Marquette, Michigan |
| Morris Lallo | D | Montreal, Quebec |
| Rod McElroy | C | St. Thomas, Ontario |
| Mike Narduzzi | LW | Fort William, Ontario |
| Eddie Olson | LW/HC | Hancock, Michigan |
| Ray Parker | ||
| Eric Pogue | RW | Scarborough, Ontario |
| Len Ronson | LW | Brantford, Ontario |
| Garnet Schai | D | Wilkie, Saskatchewan |
| Ronnie Spong | C | Toronto, Ontario |
| Len Thornson | C | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| John Ticalo | D | Timmins, Ontario |
| Bob Wilson | D | Sudbury, Ontario |
References
- ↑ "Huntington Hornets Archives". Fun While It Lasted. September 30, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.