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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.
| Halifax Citadels | |
|---|---|
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| City | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1988–1993 |
| Home arena | Halifax Metro Centre |
| Colours | Blue, White, Red |
| Affiliate | Quebec Nordiques |
| Franchise history | |
| 1981–1988 | Fredericton Express |
| 1988–1993 | Halifax Citadels |
| 1993–1996 | Cornwall Aces |
| 1999–present | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
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 promotional 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
editRegular 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "2021-22 Promotional Schedule – Halifax Mooseheads". Halifax Mooseheads. August 26, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
