Southern Hockey League (1973–77)
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The Southern Hockey League was a low-level minor professional ice hockey league that operated from 1973 to 1977. The SHL was one of two leagues along with the North American Hockey League, that were formed after the Eastern Hockey League ceased operations in 1973. After four franchises folded in the span of a week in January, 1977 leaving only three remaining, the league elected to cease operations on January 31, 1977.
Teams
| Team name | Years | Seasons | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Clippers | 1976–1977 | 1 | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Charlotte Checkers | 1973–1977 | 4 | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Greensboro Generals | 1973–1977 | 4 | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Hampton Gulls | 1974–1977 | 3 | Hampton, Virginia |
| Macon Whoopees | 1973–1974 | 1 | Macon, Georgia |
| Richmond Wildcats | 1976–1977 | 1 | Richmond, Virginia |
| Roanoke Valley Rebels | 1973–1976 | 4 | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Suncoast Suns | 1973–1974 | 1 | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Tidewater Sharks | 1975–1977 | 2 | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Winston-Salem Polar Twins | 1973–1977 | 4 | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
Champions
- Playoffs
- 1974 - Roanoke Valley Rebels
- 1975 - Charlotte Checkers
- 1976 - Charlotte Checkers
- 1977 - Folded mid-season
- Regular season
- 1974 - Roanoke Valley Rebels
- 1975 - Charlotte Checkers
- 1976 - Charlotte Checkers
- 1977 - Folded mid-season
