Tidewater Sharks
CityNorfolk, Virginia
LeagueSouthern Hockey League
Operated1975–1977
Home arenaNorfolk Scope
ColorsRed, white, cyan
     
Owner(s)Dick Davis
AffiliatesWHA (1975–77)
NHL (1975–76)
Franchise history
1975–1977Tidewater Sharks

The Tidewater Sharks were a minor league professional ice hockey team, based in Norfolk, Virginia, and members of the Southern Hockey League from 1975 to 1977. The Sharks played home games at the Norfolk Scope, and shared the Hampton Roads area with the Hampton Gulls. The ownership group led by Dick Davis, also operated the Tidewater Tides baseball team.[1] The Sharks ceased operations in January on 1977, during the second season of play.[2]

History

In the 1975–76 season, Tidewater was affiliated with the Cleveland Crusaders, and the Buffalo Sabres.[3] John Hanna was named the team's first coach, and the Sharks featured Scotland-born top scorer Bill Steele, but finished in fifth-place finish, and missed the playoffs.[2]

In the 1976–77 season, Tidewater was affiliated with the Calgary Cowboys.[3] Harold Schooley took over the coaching duties, and the team was in second place by early 1977.[2] On January 7, the Tidewater Sharks folded after missing payroll, and the players refused to continue.[1][4]

Notable players

Notable Sharks players that also played in the National Hockey League or World Hockey Association:[5]

Results

Season-by-season results:[2]

SeasonGPWLTPtsPctGFGAPIMStandingPlayoffs
1975–7672243414620.4312302608425th, SHLOut of playoffs
1976–774126132540.6591581315802nd, SHLFolded
TOTALS1135047161160.5133883911422 

References

  1. 1 2 Crossley, Drew (2014-08-30). "Southern Hockey League 1973 Archives". Fun While It Lasted. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Tidewater Sharks hockey team statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  3. 1 2 "Tidewater Sharks Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  4. ↑ "Southern Hockey League [1973-1977] history and statistics". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  5. ↑ "Tidewater Sharks all-time player list". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.


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