1995 RHI season
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The 1995 RHI season was the 3rd season of Roller Hockey International
. It began in June 1995, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the San Jose Rhinos
defeating the Montreal Roadrunners
to win their first Murphy Cup in overtime of game three. The St. Louis Vipers
hosted the 2nd RHI All-Star Game
at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri
on July 15, 1995.
moved into the Odeum Expo Center
in Villa Park, Illinois
and the St. Louis Vipers
moved into the newly opened Kiel Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri
.
and Los Angeles Blades
debuted new uniforms, while the New Jersey Rockin Rollers
debuted a slightly altered uniform.
, Florida Hammerheads, Las Vegas Flash
(formerly Utah Rollerbees), and Portland Rage all folded after two seasons in the league. The Pittsburgh Phantoms and Tampa Bay Tritons
each folded after only one season in the league. Also, the Minnesota Arctic Blast
franchise left the league after the 1994 season
.
to become the Oklahoma Coyotes, the Edmonton Sled Dogs relocated to Orlando, Florida
to become the Orlando Rollergators, and the New England Stingers
relocated to Ottawa, Ontario to become the Ottawa Loggers.
and Minnesota Blue Ox
.
, with a few changes. In the Atlantic Division
, the Florida Hammerheads and Tampa Bay Tritons
folded, and the Buffalo Stampede were moved to the Central Division
. The three existing franchises, (the Montreal Roadrunners
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
, and Philadelphia Bulldogs
) were joined by the Ottawa Loggers, formerly the New England Stingers
, from the Central Division, and the Orlando Rollergators, formerly the Edmonton Sled Dogs, from the Northwest Division
, to bring the total to five teams.
In the Central Division, the Minnesota Arctic Blast
and Pittsburgh Phantoms franchises folded. The Oklahoma Coyotes, formerly the Atlanta Fire Ants, and Ottawa Loggers, formerly the New England Stingers
, were moved to other divisions. The two remaining teams, the St. Louis Vipers
and Chicago Cheetahs
, were joined by the Buffalo Stampede and two expansion franchises, the Detroit Motor City Mustangs
and Minnesota Blue Ox
for a total of five teams.
In the Northwest Division, the Calgary Rad'z
and Portland Rage folded. The Phoenix Cobras
and Orlando Rollegators, formerly the Edmonton Sled Dogs, were moved to the Pacific Division
and Atlantic Division respectively. The Sacramento River Rats and Vancouver Voodoo
were joined by the Oakland Skates
and San Jose Rhinos
from the Pacific, to bring the total number of teams to four, making it the smallest division in RHI.
In the Pacific Division, the Las Vegas Flash
, formerly the Utah Rollerbees folded after one season. The Oakland Skates and San Jose Rhinos were moved to the Northwest. The Oklahoma Coyotes and Phoenix Cobras were added from other divisions to the three existing members, the Anaheim Bullfrogs
, Los Angeles Blades
, and Oakland Skates
to bring the division to five teams.
team will played their divisional rivals four times for a total of 16 games, and played four other conference teams two times for a total of 8 games, bringing the total number of games to 24.
In the Western Conference
, each team played their divisional rivals four times, and played all other conference teams two times. Because the Northwest Division
only had four teams, each team played one of their divisional rivals 2 extra times for a total of 6 games, instead of 4.
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
were the Western Conference
regular season champions and had the best overall record with 39 points. The Montreal Roadrunners
had the best record in the Eastern Conference
with 33 points. Division champions maintain their relative ranking during the entire playoffs while the remaining teams got reseeded below them after each round.
Roller Hockey International
Roller Hockey International was a professional inline hockey league that operated in North America from 1993 to 1999. It was the first major professional league for inline hockey....
. It began in June 1995, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the San Jose Rhinos
San Jose Rhinos
The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
defeating the Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
to win their first Murphy Cup in overtime of game three. The St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
hosted the 2nd RHI All-Star Game
2nd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game
The 2nd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game was held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, home of the St. Louis Vipers, in conjunction with the Vipers moving into the new Kiel Center for the 1995 season. The game was held between two teams, each representing a conference of Roller...
at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
on July 15, 1995.
Arena changes
The Chicago CheetahsChicago Cheetahs
The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
moved into the Odeum Expo Center
Odeum Expo Center
The Odeum Expo Center is a convention center located in Villa Park, Illinois. It features of exhibit space at the North Hall and of exhibit space at the South Hall. Both halls have pitched roofs as high as . The South Hall is also used as an arena with an 85-by-194-foot artificial turf surface...
in Villa Park, Illinois
Villa Park, Illinois
Villa Park is a suburb of Chicago in DuPage County, Illinois. The population was 22,075 at the 2000 census. A special census in 2003 set the population at 22,517...
and the St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
moved into the newly opened Kiel Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
.
New uniforms
The Chicago CheetahsChicago Cheetahs
The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
and Los Angeles Blades
Los Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
debuted new uniforms, while the New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
debuted a slightly altered uniform.
Contraction
The Calgary Rad'zCalgary Rad'z
The Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their...
, Florida Hammerheads, Las Vegas Flash
Las Vegas Flash
The Las Vegas Flash were an inline hockey team which existed for one season in 1994. The Flash were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the Thomas & Mack Center.The franchise was previously known as:...
(formerly Utah Rollerbees), and Portland Rage all folded after two seasons in the league. The Pittsburgh Phantoms and Tampa Bay Tritons
Tampa Bay Tritons
The Tampa Bay Tritons were a professional roller hockey team based in Tampa, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Mark Messier was a part owner in the club during its short existence....
each folded after only one season in the league. Also, the Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
franchise left the league after the 1994 season
1994 RHI season
The 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup...
.
Relocation
The Atlanta Fire Ants relocated to Oklahoma City, OklahomaOklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
to become the Oklahoma Coyotes, the Edmonton Sled Dogs relocated to Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
to become the Orlando Rollergators, and the New England Stingers
New England Stingers
The New England Stingers were a professional roller hockey team based in Portland, Maine, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
relocated to Ottawa, Ontario to become the Ottawa Loggers.
Expansion
The league added two new franchises, including the Detroit Motor City MustangsDetroit Motor City Mustangs
The Detroit Motor City Mustangs were a professional roller hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Their only season was in 1995, first game played against the Buffalo Stampede at The Aud in Buffalo, NY on June 12. First home game was...
and Minnesota Blue Ox
Minnesota Blue Ox
The Minnesota Blue Ox were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
.
Realignment
With the smaller RHI and the relocation of three franchises, for this season the league kept the same divisions as the 1994 season1994 RHI season
The 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup...
, with a few changes. In the Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (RHI)
RHI's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Buffalo Stampede*Florida Hammerheads*Montreal Roadrunners*New Jersey Rockin Rollers...
, the Florida Hammerheads and Tampa Bay Tritons
Tampa Bay Tritons
The Tampa Bay Tritons were a professional roller hockey team based in Tampa, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Mark Messier was a part owner in the club during its short existence....
folded, and the Buffalo Stampede were moved to the Central Division
Central Division (RHI)
Roller Hockey International’s Central Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Atlanta Fire Ants*Chicago Cheetahs*Minnesota Arctic Blast...
. The three existing franchises, (the Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
, and Philadelphia Bulldogs
Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
) were joined by the Ottawa Loggers, formerly the New England Stingers
New England Stingers
The New England Stingers were a professional roller hockey team based in Portland, Maine, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, from the Central Division, and the Orlando Rollergators, formerly the Edmonton Sled Dogs, from the Northwest Division
Northwest Division (RHI)
RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
, to bring the total to five teams.
In the Central Division, the Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
and Pittsburgh Phantoms franchises folded. The Oklahoma Coyotes, formerly the Atlanta Fire Ants, and Ottawa Loggers, formerly the New England Stingers
New England Stingers
The New England Stingers were a professional roller hockey team based in Portland, Maine, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, were moved to other divisions. The two remaining teams, the St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
and Chicago Cheetahs
Chicago Cheetahs
The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
, were joined by the Buffalo Stampede and two expansion franchises, the Detroit Motor City Mustangs
Detroit Motor City Mustangs
The Detroit Motor City Mustangs were a professional roller hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Their only season was in 1995, first game played against the Buffalo Stampede at The Aud in Buffalo, NY on June 12. First home game was...
and Minnesota Blue Ox
Minnesota Blue Ox
The Minnesota Blue Ox were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
for a total of five teams.
In the Northwest Division, the Calgary Rad'z
Calgary Rad'z
The Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their...
and Portland Rage folded. The Phoenix Cobras
Phoenix Cobras
The Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
and Orlando Rollegators, formerly the Edmonton Sled Dogs, were moved to the Pacific Division
Pacific Division (RHI)
RHI's Pacific Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Buss Division.-1994:*Anaheim Bullfrogs*Las Vegas Flash*Los Angeles Blades*Oakland Skates*San Diego Barracudas...
and Atlantic Division respectively. The Sacramento River Rats and Vancouver Voodoo
Vancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
were joined by the Oakland Skates
Oakland Skates
The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
and San Jose Rhinos
San Jose Rhinos
The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
from the Pacific, to bring the total number of teams to four, making it the smallest division in RHI.
In the Pacific Division, the Las Vegas Flash
Las Vegas Flash
The Las Vegas Flash were an inline hockey team which existed for one season in 1994. The Flash were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the Thomas & Mack Center.The franchise was previously known as:...
, formerly the Utah Rollerbees folded after one season. The Oakland Skates and San Jose Rhinos were moved to the Northwest. The Oklahoma Coyotes and Phoenix Cobras were added from other divisions to the three existing members, the Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
, Los Angeles Blades
Los Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
, and Oakland Skates
Oakland Skates
The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
to bring the division to five teams.
Season schedule
RHI again increased its regular season schedule from 22 to 24 games per team. In the new schedule, each Eastern ConferenceEastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
team will played their divisional rivals four times for a total of 16 games, and played four other conference teams two times for a total of 8 games, bringing the total number of games to 24.
In the Western Conference
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
, each team played their divisional rivals four times, and played all other conference teams two times. Because the Northwest Division
Northwest Division (RHI)
RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
only had four teams, each team played one of their divisional rivals 2 extra times for a total of 6 games, instead of 4.
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Note: x – clinched playoff spot, y – clinched division title, z – clinched regular season conference title, b – clinched best overall record, e – eliminated from playoff contentionConference standings
Note: x – clinched playoff spot, y – clinched division title, z – clinched regular season conference title, b – clinched best overall record, e – eliminated from playoff contentionTiebreaking procedures
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the rankingRanking
A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', 'ranked lower than' or 'ranked equal to' the second....
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
- The fewer number of games played.
- The greater number of games won.
- The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing.
- The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season.
- The fewer number of goals against.
Scoring leaders
| Player | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doug Lawrence |
Oklahoma Coyotes | 24 | 23 | 68 | 91 | –12 | 54 |
| Guy Rouleau Guy Rouleau (ice hockey) Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he... |
Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... |
24 | 37 | 46 | 83 | +23 | 25 |
 Tony Szabo |
Detroit Motor City Mustangs Detroit Motor City Mustangs The Detroit Motor City Mustangs were a professional roller hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Their only season was in 1995, first game played against the Buffalo Stampede at The Aud in Buffalo, NY on June 12. First home game was... |
24 | 50 | 32 | 82 | +14 | 18 |
| Victor Gervais |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
21 | 23 | 55 | 78 | +26 | 62 |
| Daniel Shank Daniel Shank Daniel Shank is a retired National Hockey League right wing.After playing four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Shank made his professional debut with the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League in the 1988–89 season... |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
19 | 24 | 48 | 72 | +19 | 74 |
| Harry York Harry York Harold York is a retired professional ice hockey centre who spent four seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Chicago Cheetahs Chicago Cheetahs The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan... |
24 | 24 | 47 | 71 | –1 | 25 |
| Mike Martens |
Chicago Cheetahs Chicago Cheetahs The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan... |
24 | 30 | 40 | 70 | 0 | 25 |
| Mark Woolf Mark Woolf (ice hockey b. 1970) Mark Woolf is a retired professional ice hockey and roller hockey player whom was drafted by Boston Bruins 126th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He also competed at the IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship representing Canada.... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
24 | 29 | 40 | 69 | –13 | 36 |
| Chris Palmer |
Ottawa Loggers | 22 | 35 | 33 | 68 | +12 | 24 |
| John Vecchiarelli |
Buffalo Stampede | 23 | 31 | 37 | 68 | –2 | 83 |
Leading goaltenders
| Player | Team | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrado Micalef Corrado Micalef Corrado Micalef is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who spent five seasons with the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL in the 1980s.-Playing career:... |
Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... |
13 | 565 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 61 | 0 | .837 | 5.17 |
| Francois Gravel |
Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... |
12 | 516 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 0 | .858 | 5.29 |
| Mark Bernard Mark Bernard Mark Bernard is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and coach.Bernard is the current General Manager of the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs, a position he has held since the 2010–11 AHL season.... |
Philadelphia Bulldogs Philadelphia Bulldogs The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:... |
11 | 482 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 0 | .853 | 5.67 |
| Sylvain Rodrigue Sylvain Rodrigue Sylvain Rodrigue is a Canadian former ice hockey and roller hockey goaltender who is currently the goaltender coach for the HC Fribourg-Gottéron in Switzerland's National League A.-Roller hockey:... |
Ottawa Loggers | 17 | 712 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 90 | 0 | .838 | 6.06 |
| Hugo Hamelin |
Phoenix Cobras Phoenix Cobras The Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
14 | 629 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 80 | 0 | .846 | 6.10 |
| Sean Gauthier Sean Gauthier Sean D. Gauthier is a former Canadian goaltender, who played in one National Hockey League game for the San Jose Sharks in 1998–99. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 1991.-External links:... |
Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... |
22 | 1022 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 133 | 0 | .839 | 6.24 |
| Chris Gordon |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
11 | 527 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 0 | .826 | 6.28 |
| Matt DelGuidice Matt DelGuidice Matt DelGuidice is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. Known as the Juice he was drafted in the fourth round, 77th overall, of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. He played 11 games in the National Hockey League with the Bruins... |
New Jersey Rockin Rollers New Jersey Rockin Rollers The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos.... Ottawa Loggers |
19 | 826 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 111 | 0 | .809 | 6.45 |
| Mark Cavallin |
Oakland Skates Oakland Skates The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim... |
17 | 743 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 101 | 0 | .856 | 6.51 |
| Chris Rogles |
St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... |
17 | 735 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 100 | 0 | .837 | 6.53 |
Playoff seeds
After the regular season, the standard of 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
were the Western Conference
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
regular season champions and had the best overall record with 39 points. The Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
had the best record in the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
with 33 points. Division champions maintain their relative ranking during the entire playoffs while the remaining teams got reseeded below them after each round.
Eastern Conference
- Montreal RoadrunnersMontreal RoadrunnersThe Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
– Atlantic DivisionAtlantic Division (RHI)RHI's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Buffalo Stampede*Florida Hammerheads*Montreal Roadrunners*New Jersey Rockin Rollers...
and Eastern Conference regular season champions, 33 points - St. Louis VipersSt. Louis VipersThe St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
– Central DivisionCentral Division (RHI)Roller Hockey International’s Central Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Atlanta Fire Ants*Chicago Cheetahs*Minnesota Arctic Blast...
champions, 28 points - Ottawa Loggers – 29 points
- Minnesota Blue OxMinnesota Blue OxThe Minnesota Blue Ox were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
– 26 points (13 wins, 4 points head-to-head) - New Jersey Rockin RollersNew Jersey Rockin RollersThe New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
– 26 points (13 wins, 0 points head-to-head) - Philadelphia BulldogsPhiladelphia BulldogsThe Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
– 26 points (12 wins) - Detroit Motor City MustangsDetroit Motor City MustangsThe Detroit Motor City Mustangs were a professional roller hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Their only season was in 1995, first game played against the Buffalo Stampede at The Aud in Buffalo, NY on June 12. First home game was...
– 26 points (11 wins) - Chicago CheetahsChicago CheetahsThe Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
– 22 points
Western Conference
- Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim BullfrogsThe Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
– Pacific DivisionPacific Division (RHI)RHI's Pacific Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Buss Division.-1994:*Anaheim Bullfrogs*Las Vegas Flash*Los Angeles Blades*Oakland Skates*San Diego Barracudas...
and Western Conference regular season champions; Best Overall Record winners, 39 points - Vancouver VoodooVancouver VoodooThe Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
– Northwest DivisionNorthwest Division (RHI)RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
champions, 27 points - Sacramento River Rats – 27 points
- San Jose RhinosSan Jose RhinosThe San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
– 26 points (+11 goal differential) - Phoenix CobrasPhoenix CobrasThe Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
– 26 points (even goal differential) - San Diego BarracudasSan Diego BarracudasThe San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
– 25 points - Oakland SkatesOakland SkatesThe Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
– 24 points - Los Angeles BladesLos Angeles BladesThe Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
– 23 points
Playoff bracket
In each round, the highest remaining seed in each conference is matched against the lowest remaining seed. The higher-seeded team is awarded home floor advantage. In the Murphy Cup Finals, home floor is determined based on regular season points. Each best-of-three series follows a 1–2 format: the lower-seeded team will play at home for game 1, and the higher-seeded team will be at home for game 2, and if necessary, the 12–minute period game 3.RHI awards
| Award | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Murphy Cup | San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
| Eastern Conference Champions Eastern Conference (RHI) The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference.... |
Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... |
| Western Conference Champions Western Conference (RHI) The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference.... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
| Coach of the Year | Perry Turnbull Perry Turnbull Perry Turnbull is a retired former National Hockey League player who played 608 career games for the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets.Turnbull's son is Travis Turnbull, also a professional ice hockey player.... (St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... ) |
| Defenseman of the Year | Chris Valicevic Chris Valicevic Chris Valicevic is a former professional ice hockey defenseman who spent the majority of his career with the ECHL Louisiana IceGators.-ECHL:... (New Jersey Rockin Rollers New Jersey Rockin Rollers The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos.... ) |
| Executive of the Year | |
| Goalie of the Year | Sylvain Rodrigue Sylvain Rodrigue Sylvain Rodrigue is a Canadian former ice hockey and roller hockey goaltender who is currently the goaltender coach for the HC Fribourg-Gottéron in Switzerland's National League A.-Roller hockey:... (Ottawa Loggers) |
| Leading Scorer | Doug Lawrence (Oklahoma Coyotes) |
| Most Valuable Player | Guy Rouleau Guy Rouleau (ice hockey) Guy Rouleau is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He won the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for his outstanding play with the Hull Olympiques during the 1985–86 QMJHL season. Rouleau was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft and he... (Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... ) |
| Playoff MVP | Jon Gustafson (San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... ) |
See also
- Season structure of RHI
- 1995 Murphy Cup playoffs
- 1995 RHI Draft
- 1994 RHI season1994 RHI seasonThe 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup...
- 1995 RHI transactions
- 2nd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game2nd Roller Hockey International All-Star GameThe 2nd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game was held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, home of the St. Louis Vipers, in conjunction with the Vipers moving into the new Kiel Center for the 1995 season. The game was held between two teams, each representing a conference of Roller...
- Roller Hockey International All-Star Game
- 1995 in sports1995 in sports1995 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Alberto Tomba, Italy** Women's overall season champion: Vreni Schneider, Switzerland-American football:...