The Buffalo Wings are an inline hockey team, playing in Major League Roller Hockey and formerly in Roller Hockey International, that is based in the city of Buffalo, New York.[1]
| Buffalo Wings | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Amherst, New York |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Home arena | Marine Midland Arena (1997) Buffalo State Ice Arena (2008-present) |
| Colors | Black, jade, dark blue, silver, white |
| Franchise history | |
| 1994–1995 | Phoenix Cobras |
| 1996 | Empire State Cobras |
| 1997–present | Buffalo Wings |
History
The Buffalo Wings franchise was originally the Phoenix Cobras from 1994 to 1995, and the Empire State Cobras in 1996.[2]
The 1996 Cobras consisted of former Buffalo Stampede players who joined the team after their franchise folded following the 1995 Roller Hockey International season.[2]
Relocated from Glen Falls, New York and renamed as the Buffalo Wings, the team played the 1997 season at the Marine Midland Arena.[1] The arrival of the Wings marked the return of professional roller hockey to Buffalo, having been the home of the short-lived Buffalo Stampede, which played at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium from 1994-1995.[3] From 1998-1999, the team played at the Buffalo State Sports Arena at Buffalo State College.[4]
Following the demise of Roller Hockey International, the organization continues to exist to this day as a youth hockey development organization.[citation needed] The professional team has been revived at least once (in 2004) in the Professional Inline Hockey Association.[citation needed]
The Wings were announced as one of the six teams participating in the 2008 Major League Roller Hockey Pro Tour.
Records
- 1994 - Phoenix Cobras - 13-11 - (Roller Hockey International / Home: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- 1995 - Phoenix Cobras - 11-09 - (Roller Hockey International / Home: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- 1996 - Empire State Cobras - 16-07 - (Roller Hockey International / Home: Glens Falls Civic Center)
- 1997 - Buffalo Wings - 06-18 - (Roller Hockey International / Home: Marine Midland Arena)
- 1998 - Buffalo Wings - 11-08 - (Major League Roller Hockey / Home: Buffalo State Sports Arena)
- 1999 - Buffalo Wings - 13-13 - (Roller Hockey International / Home: Buffalo State Sports Arena)
Playoff records
- 1994 - Lost to Calgary Rad'z in Quarterfinal
- 1995 - Lost to San Jose Rhinos in Quarterfinal
- 1996 - Lost to Orlando Jackals in Quarterfinal
- 1998 - Defeated Port Huron North Americans 19-8 in Quarterfinal;[5] Lost to Columbus Hawks in Semifinal
- 1999 - Defeated Minnesota Blue Ox in Quarterfinal (8-3 in one game playoff);[6] Lost to St. Louis Vipers in Semifinal by a score of 11-7[7]
References
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