Eastern Conference (RHI)
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The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International
(RHI) used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference
.
It was created in 1994
when RHI doubled in size after its first series of expansion and realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions.
and the Central Division
, which were both successors to the Murphy Division. Starting in 1997, the conferences had no divisions.
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(RHI) used to divide teams. Its counterpart was 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....
.
It was created in 1994
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...
when RHI doubled in size after its first series of expansion and realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions.
Divisions
Prior to the 1994 realignment, Roller Hockey International divided its teams into only three divisions and no conferences. From 1994 through 1996, the Eastern Conference was divided into the 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 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...
, which were both successors to the Murphy Division. Starting in 1997, the conferences had no divisions.
Champions
- 19941994 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...
- Buffalo Stampede - 19951995 RHI seasonThe 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....
- 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... - 19961996 RHI seasonThe 1996 RHI season was the 4th season of Roller Hockey International. It began in May 1996, with the regular season ending on August 12, 1996. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended on September 2, with the Orlando Jackals defeating the Anaheim Bullfrogs to win their first Murphy Cup...
- Orlando JackalsOrlando JackalsThe Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... - 19971997 RHI seasonThe 1997 RHI season was the 5th season of Roller Hockey International. It began in May 1997, with the regular season ending in August 1997. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended in September, with the Anaheim Bullfrogs defeating the New Jersey Rockin Rollers to win their second Murphy Cup.-New uniforms:The...
- 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.... - 1998 - No Season
- 19991999 RHI seasonThe 1999 RHI season was the 6th season of Roller Hockey International. This was the season after the non-existent 1998 season which was canceled. The 1999 Murphy Cup playoffs concluded with the St...
- 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...
Murphy Cup champions produced
- 19941994 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...
- Buffalo Stampede - 19961996 RHI seasonThe 1996 RHI season was the 4th season of Roller Hockey International. It began in May 1996, with the regular season ending on August 12, 1996. The Murphy Cup playoffs ended on September 2, with the Orlando Jackals defeating the Anaheim Bullfrogs to win their first Murphy Cup...
- Orlando JackalsOrlando JackalsThe Orlando Jackals were a professional roller hockey team based in Orlando, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.- History :... - 19991999 RHI seasonThe 1999 RHI season was the 6th season of Roller Hockey International. This was the season after the non-existent 1998 season which was canceled. The 1999 Murphy Cup playoffs concluded with the St...
- 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...