Atlantic Division (RHI)
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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....

's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of 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....

 in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.

1994

  • Buffalo Stampede
  • Florida Hammerheads
  • Montreal Roadrunners
  • New Jersey Rockin Rollers
  • Philadelphia Bulldogs
  • Tampa Bay Tritons

Changes from the 1993 season

  • The Atlantic Division is formed as a result of RHI expansion and realignment
  • The Florida Hammerheads came from the Murphy Division
  • The Buffalo Stampede, Montreal Roadrunners, New Jersey Rockin Rollers, Philadelphia Bulldogs, and Tampa Bay Tritons were added as expansion teams

1995

  • Montreal Roadrunners
  • New Jersey Rockin Rollers
  • Orlando Rollergators
  • Ottawa Loggers
  • Philadelphia Bulldogs

Changes from the 1994 season

  • The Florida Hammerheads, and Tampa Bay Tritons folded
  • The Buffalo Stampede moved to the Central Division
  • The Edmonton Sled Dogs, who came from the Northwest Division, moved to Orlando, Florida and became the Orlando Rollergators
  • The New England Stingers, who came from the Central Division, moved to Ottawa, Ontario and became the Ottawa Loggers

1996

  • Empire State Cobras
  • Long Island Jawz
  • New Jersey Rockin Rollers
  • Orlando Jackals
  • Philadelphia Bulldogs

Changes from the 1995 season

  • The Montreal Roadrunners, and Ottawa Loggers moved to the Central Division
  • The Phoenix Cobras, who came from the Pacific Division, moved to Glens Falls, New York and became the Empire State Cobras
  • The Orlando Rollergators were sold and changed their name to the Orlando Jackals
  • The Long Island Jawz were added as an expansion team

Division Champions

  • 1994 - Buffalo Stampede (15-3-4, 34 pts)
  • 1995 - 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...

     (15-6-3, 33 pts)
  • 1996 - Empire State Cobras
    Empire State Cobras
    The Empire State Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.Player History*Julian Swagger - Winger*Eddie Garrison - Goaltender*Nick Vitucci - Goaltender...

     (16-7-5, 37 pts)

Stanley Cup winners produced

  • 1994 - Buffalo Stampede
  • 1996 - Orlando Jackals
    Orlando Jackals
    The Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :...


See also

  • Roller Hockey International Atlantic Division Rivalries
  • Buss Division (RHI)
  • King Division (RHI)
  • Murphy Division (RHI)
  • Central Division (RHI)
    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...

  • Northwest Division (RHI)
    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...

  • Pacific Division (RHI)
    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...

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