Richmond Robins

Richmond Robins
City	Richmond, Virginia
League	American Hockey League
Operated	1971–1976
Home arena	Richmond Coliseum
Affiliates	Philadelphia Flyers
Franchise history
1928–1971	Quebec Aces
1971–1976	Richmond Robins

The Richmond Robins were a professional ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia. They were a member of the American Hockey League for five seasons from 1971–72 to 1975–76. Their cross-state rivals in the AHL were the Virginia Wings.

The Robins were previously known as the Quebec Aces until the parent club, the Philadelphia Flyers, transferred the Aces to Virginia after the 1970–71 season.

Season-by-season results

Regular season

Season	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Winning Pct (%)	Goals for	Goals against	Standing
1971–72	76	29	34	13	71	0.467	237	218	5th West
1972–73	76	30	36	10	70	0.461	272	280	4th West
1973–74	76	22	40	14	58	0.382	248	320	4th South
1974–75	75	29	39	7	65	0.433	261	293	2nd South
1975–76	76	29	39	8	66	0.434	262	297	2nd South

Playoffs

Season	1st round	2nd round	Finals
1971–72	Out of playoffs
1972–73	L, 4-0, Cincinnati	—	—
1973–74	L, 4-1, Baltimore	—	—
1974–75	L, 4-3, Hershey	—	—
1975–76	W, 3-0, New Haven	L, 4-1, Hershey	—

Notable Robins

• Bobby Taylor - Philadelphia Flyers/Tampa Bay Lightning announcer
• Dave Schultz
• Orest Kindrachuk
• Jimmy Watson
• Steve Coates

External links

• AHL statistics - hockeydb.com