Washington Lions

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Washington Lions
City:Washington, D.C.
League:American Hockey League
Franchise history
1941-43:Washington Lions
1947-49:Washington Lions
1949-58:Cincinnati Mohawks
The Washington Lions were a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They were founded as a member of the American Hockey League in the 1941-42 season. The Lions played for two seasons, disbanded during World War II. Another Washington Lions team played in the Eastern Hockey League from 1944-47. The AHL Lions were resurrected in 1947. Following the 1948-49 season, the team was relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio as the Cincinnati Mohawks. The void was filled by a second team of the same name playing in the Eastern Hockey League, from 1951-53, and 1954-57, who later became the Washington Presidents.

Season-by-season results

American Hockey League seasons only.

Regular Season

Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Goals
For		 Goals
Against		 Standing
1941-425620306461601723rd, East
1942-435614348361842723rd, East
1947-486817456402413696th, East
1948-496811534261794016th, East

Playoffs

Season 1st round 2nd round Finals
1941-42L, 0-2, Cleveland----
1942-43Out of Playoffs
1947-48Out of Playoffs
1948-49Out of Playoffs


Defunct American Hockey League Teams
Adirondack Red Wings | Baltimore Bandits | Baltimore Clippers | Baltimore Skipjacks | Binghamton Dusters | Binghamton Rangers | Binghamton Whalers | Boston Braves | Buffalo Bisons (1936) | Buffalo Bisons (1940-1970) | Cape Breton Oilers | Capital District Islanders | Carolina Monarchs | Cincinnati Mighty Ducks | Cincinnati Mohawks | Cincinnati Swords | Cleveland Barons (1937-1973) | Cleveland Barons (2001-2006) | Cleveland Falcons | Cornwall Aces | Edmonton Road Runners | Erie Blades | Fredericton Canadiens | Fredericton Express | Halifax Citadels | Hamilton Canucks | Hampton Gulls | Indianapolis Capitals | Jacksonville Barons | Kentucky Thoroughblades | Louisville Panthers | Lowell Lock Monsters | Maine Mariners | Moncton Alpines | Moncton Golden Flames | Moncton Hawks | Montreal Voyageurs | New Brunswick Hawks | New Haven, Beast of | New Haven Eagles | New Haven Nighthawks | New Haven Ramblers | New Haven Senators | Newmarket Saints | Nova Scotia Oilers | Nova Scotia Voyageurs | Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights | Philadelphia Firebirds | Philadelphia Ramblers | Philadelphia Rockets | Pittsburgh Hornets (1936-1956) | Pittsburgh Hornets (1961-1967) | Prince Edward Island Senators | Providence Reds | Rhode Island Reds | Quebec Aces | Quebec Citadelles | Richmond Robins | St. Catharines Saints | Saint John Flames | St. John's Maple Leafs | St. Louis Flyers | Sherbrooke Canadiens | Sherbrooke Jets | Springfield Indians | Springfield Kings | Syracuse Eagles | Syracuse Firebirds | Syracuse Stars | Syracuse Warriors | Tidewater Wings | Toronto Roadrunners | Utah Grizzlies | Utica Devils | Virginia Wings | Washington Lions | Worcester IceCats
Washington, D.C.

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Nickname: DC, The District
Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All)
Location of Washington, D.C.
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Sport Ice hockey
Founded 1936
No. of teams 29
Country(ies)  United States
 Canada

Most recent champion(s) Hamilton Bulldogs

Official website www.theahl.
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Cincinnati Mohawks

City: Cincinnati, Ohio
League: American Hockey League
International Hockey League

Operated: 1949 to 1958
Home Arena: Cincinnati Gardens
Colors''': red, white and black

Franchise history
1941 to 1943: Washington Lions
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Washington, D.C.

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Nickname: DC, The District
Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All)
Location of Washington, D.C.
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Sport Ice hockey
Founded 1936
No. of teams 29
Country(ies)  United States
 Canada

Most recent champion(s) Hamilton Bulldogs

Official website www.theahl.
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The 1941-42 AHL season was the 6th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams played 56 games each in the schedule. The Indianapolis Capitals won the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as the Western Division champions, and the Calder Cup as league champions.
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Allied powers:
 Soviet Union
 United States
 United Kingdom
 China
 France
...et al. Axis powers:
 Germany
 Japan
 Italy
...et al.
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The Eastern Hockey League was a minor professional United States ice hockey league.

Eastern Amateur Hockey League (1933 to 1953)

The league was founded in 1933 with seven teams as the Eastern Amateur Hockey League (EAHL).
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The 1947-48 AHL season was the 12th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 68 games each in the schedule. The Cleveland Barons won their sixth F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as West Division champions, and won their fourth Calder Cup as league champions.
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The 1948-49 AHL season was the 13th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 68 games each in the schedule. The Wally Kilrea Trophy for the league's "top point scorer," is renamed the Carl Liscombe Trophy. The St. Louis Flyers won their first F. G.
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Cincinnati, Ohio

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Nickname: The Queen City
Motto: Juncta Juvant (Lat. Strength in Unity)
Location in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Coordinates:
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Cincinnati Mohawks

City: Cincinnati, Ohio
League: American Hockey League
International Hockey League

Operated: 1949 to 1958
Home Arena: Cincinnati Gardens
Colors''': red, white and black

Franchise history
1941 to 1943: Washington Lions
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The 1941-42 AHL season was the 6th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams played 56 games each in the schedule. The Indianapolis Capitals won the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as the Western Division champions, and the Calder Cup as league champions.
..... Click the link for more information.
The 1942-43 AHL season was the 7th season of the American Hockey League. Seven teams played 56 games each in the schedule, while an eighth team, the New Haven Eagles ceased operations 32 games into the season, in January of 1943. The Buffalo Bisons won the F. G.
..... Click the link for more information.
The 1947-48 AHL season was the 12th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 68 games each in the schedule. The Cleveland Barons won their sixth F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as West Division champions, and won their fourth Calder Cup as league champions.
..... Click the link for more information.
The 1948-49 AHL season was the 13th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 68 games each in the schedule. The Wally Kilrea Trophy for the league's "top point scorer," is renamed the Carl Liscombe Trophy. The St. Louis Flyers won their first F. G.
..... Click the link for more information.
The 1941-42 AHL season was the 6th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams played 56 games each in the schedule. The Indianapolis Capitals won the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as the Western Division champions, and the Calder Cup as league champions.
..... Click the link for more information.
Cleveland Barons

City: Cleveland, Ohio
League: American Hockey League

Operated: 1937 to Feb. 1973
Home Arena: Cleveland Arena
Colors''': Royal Blue & White

Franchise history
1929 to 1934 IHL: Cleveland Indians
1934 to 1936 IHL:
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The 1942-43 AHL season was the 7th season of the American Hockey League. Seven teams played 56 games each in the schedule, while an eighth team, the New Haven Eagles ceased operations 32 games into the season, in January of 1943. The Buffalo Bisons won the F. G.
..... Click the link for more information.
The 1947-48 AHL season was the 12th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 68 games each in the schedule. The Cleveland Barons won their sixth F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as West Division champions, and won their fourth Calder Cup as league champions.
..... Click the link for more information.
The 1948-49 AHL season was the 13th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 68 games each in the schedule. The Wally Kilrea Trophy for the league's "top point scorer," is renamed the Carl Liscombe Trophy. The St. Louis Flyers won their first F. G.
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Sport Ice hockey
Founded 1936
No. of teams 29
Country(ies)  United States
 Canada

Most recent champion(s) Hamilton Bulldogs

Official website www.theahl.
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Adirondack Red Wings

City: Glens Falls, New York
League: American Hockey League

Operated: 1979 to 1999
Home Arena: Glens Falls Civic Center
Colors''': red and white

Affiliates: Detroit Red Wings
Franchise history
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Baltimore Bandits

City: Baltimore, Maryland
League: American Hockey League

Operated: 1995 to 1997
Home Arena: Baltimore Arena

Affiliates: Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Franchise history
1995 to 1997: Baltimore Bandits
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Baltimore Clippers

City: Baltimore, Maryland
League: American Hockey League
Southern Hockey League

Operated: 1962 to 1977
Home Arena: Baltimore Civic Center
Colors''': Black, Orange and White

Affiliates: New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins
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Baltimore Skipjacks

City: Baltimore, Maryland
League: Atlantic Coast Hockey League
American Hockey League

Operated: 1981 to 1993
Home Arena: Baltimore Arena
Colors''': gold and black, red white and blue

Affiliates: Boston Bruins
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Binghamton Dusters

City: Binghamton, New York
League: American Hockey League

Operated: 1977 to 1980
Home Arena: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
Colors''': Gold and Black

Franchise history
1926 to 1976: Providence Reds
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Binghamton Rangers

City: Binghamton, New York
League: American Hockey League

Operated: 1990 to 1997
Home Arena: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
Colors''': Red and Blue

Franchise history
1926 to 1976: Providence Reds
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Binghamton Whalers

City: Binghamton, New York
League: American Hockey League

Operated: 1980 to 1990
Home Arena: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
Colors''': green and blue

Affiliates: Washington Capitals
Hartford Whalers

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