Eastern Kodiaks
| Eastern Kodiaks | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Exeter, New Hampshire |
| League | NSHL (2012–13) IJHL (2008–12) |
| Division | None (NSHL) New England (IJHL) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Home arena | The Rinks at Exeter |
| Colors | Green, Black, and White
|
| General manager | Robert Harris |
| Head coach | Wayne Sheehan |
| Franchise history | |
| 2008–2013 | Eastern Kodiaks |
The Eastern Kodiaks were an independent Junior "A" ice hockey team from Exeter, New Hampshire and played home games at The Rinks at Exeter. They were a member of the International Junior Hockey League from 2008 to 2012 and played in the New England Division of IJHL's Super Elite League. In 2012 they were a founding member of the Northern States Junior Hockey League (NSHL) but the team folded after one season.
History
[edit]The team was founded in 2008 and joined the IJHL for the 2009–10 season as an associate member the team played exhibition games,[1] and participated in the IJHL showcase tournaments and IJHL National Championship Tournament.[2] In 2010 it was announced the team would join the IJHL Super Elite League as a full member. The team was sold and became the Lockport Express, which continues to compete in the NA3HL.
Alumni
[edit]Junior ice hockey is the predominant supplier of collegiate, Major Junior, and professional ice hockey. The Kodiaks have produced alumni currently playing in various Division III and ACHA college programs.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cape Cod Cubs take on the Eastern Kodiaks this weekend". Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Foster's Daily Democrat". Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Alumni Europe trip". easternkodiaks.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
External links
[edit]- Official Team Website Archived February 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine