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Omaha Knights (1966–1975)

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Omaha Knights
CityOmaha, Nebraska
LeagueCentral Hockey League
Operated1966–1975
Home arenaAk-Sar-Ben Arena
AffiliateAtlanta Flames
Franchise history
1963–1965St. Paul Rangers
1965–1966Minnesota Rangers
1966–1975Omaha Knights
Championships
Regular season titles1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74
Playoff championships1970, 1971, 1973

The Omaha Knights were a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1963 as the St. Paul Rangers and played for three seasons in Minnesota. After the NHL announced that it would place a new franchise in the region, the then-Minnesota Rangers moved to Omaha, taking up the same residence as several former professional teams. To curry favor with the fanbase and honor the past, the team took on the moniker of the previous three franchises and was the fourth to bear the name 'Omaha Knights'. This squad was the most successful of the bunch, lasting for nine seasons and winning three league championships.

Season-by-season records

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Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs
1966–67 70 36 24 10 82 262 203 2nd Runner Up
1967–68 70 14 46 10 38 167 272 4th in North Missed
1968–69 72 29 32 11 69 247 250 3rd in North Semifinals
1969–70 72 36 26 10 82 247 212 1st Champions
1970–71 72 45 16 11 101 312 216 1st Champions
1971–72 72 29 35 8 66 241 260 5th Missed
1972–73 72 35 27 10 80 262 263 2nd Champions
1973–74 72 34 23 15 83 259 217 1st Semifinals
1974–75 78 34 33 11 79 254 268 3rd in North Semifinals
Totals 142 81 44 17 557 456
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