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| Halifax Citadels | |
|---|---|
| 👁 Image | |
| City | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1988–1993 |
| Home arena | Halifax Metro Centre |
| Colours | Blue, white, red |
| Affiliates | Quebec Nordiques |
| Franchise history | |
| 1981–1988 | Fredericton Express |
| 1988–1993 | Halifax Citadels |
| 1993–1996 | Cornwall Aces |
| 1999–present | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
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The Halifax Citadels were a professional ice hockey team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They played in the American Hockey League between 1988 and 1993. They were created by the relocation of the Fredericton Express and filled a void left by the relocation of the Nova Scotia Oilers to Cape Breton.
The Citadels, named after the Halifax Citadel military fort, were affiliated with the Quebec Nordiques National Hockey League team. Home games were played at the Halifax Metro Centre, located at the base of Citadel Hill.
The franchise was moved to Cornwall, Ontario in 1993, where they were known as the Cornwall Aces. One year later, the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL filled the void in the market.
On August 26, 2021, the Halifax Mooseheads announced on their 2021–22 schedule that on November 27, 2021, they would be wearing Halifax Citadels throwback jerseys in their game against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada for "90's Night".[1]
Season-by-season results
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | 80 | 42 | 30 | 8 | 92 | 345 | 300 | 2nd, North |
| 1989–90 | 80 | 37 | 37 | 6 | 80 | 317 | 300 | 4th, North |
| 1990–91 | 80 | 33 | 35 | 12 | 78 | 338 | 340 | 6th, North |
| 1991–92 | 80 | 25 | 38 | 17 | 67 | 280 | 324 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 1992–93 | 80 | 33 | 37 | 10 | 76 | 312 | 348 | 5th, Atlantic |
Playoffs
[edit]| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | L, 0-4, Moncton | — | — | — |
| 1989–90 | L, 2-4 Sherbrooke | — | — | — |
| 1990–91 | Out of playoffs | |||
| 1991–92 | Out of playoffs | |||
| 1992–93 | Out of playoffs | |||
Career leaders
Goals: 121 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Assists: 110 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Points: 231 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
PIM: 920 (Greg Smyth, 1988–92)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2021-22 Promotional Schedule – Halifax Mooseheads". Halifax Mooseheads. August 26, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- Halifax Citadels
- Ice hockey teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Ice hockey clubs established in 1988
- Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1993
- 1988 establishments in Nova Scotia
- 1993 disestablishments in Nova Scotia
- Quebec Nordiques minor league affiliates
- Defunct ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia
- Canadian ice hockey team stubs
- Nova Scotia stubs