Continental Hockey League (1972-1986)

For other leagues named Continental Hockey League, please see Continental Hockey League (disambiguation).
The Continental Hockey League (CnHL) was a league based in the United States. Founded in 1972 as an amateur league, the CHL gained the semi-pro status in the 1980s. 
==Teams==
* Billings Marlboros (1985-86)
* Chicago Cardinals (1974-76; 1978-86) 
* Chicago Wildcats (1973-75)
* Danville Dashers (1981-86)
* Dayton Jets (1985-86)
* Decatur Blues (1981-83)
* Decatur Storm (1983-84)
* Findlay Warriors (1983-84)
* Fort Wayne Scouts (1978-79)
* Fox Valley Flyers (1979-80)
* Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980-82)
* Hammond Cardinals (1977-78)
* Janesville Jets (1981-82)
* Kenosha Chargers (1979-81)
* Kenosha Flyers (1974-75; 1976-79)
* Lake County Flyers (1975-76)
* Madison Blues (1974-77)
* Minot Maple Leafs (1985-86)
* Pekin Stars (1977-79)
* Peoria Blades (1972-82)
* Rock River Jets (1982-83)
* Rockton Wheels (1977-78)
* Spirit of St. Louis (1973-74)
* Springfield Kings (1976-84)
* St. Louis Chiefs (1973-74)
* St. Louis Pepsi (1972-73)
* St. Louis Saints (1974-76)
* Troy Sabres (1982-86)
* Webster Stars (1972-73)
==Champions==
* 1972-73: Peoria Blades
* 1973-74: Peoria Blades
* 1974-75: Kenosha Flyers
* 1975-76: Peoria Blades
* 1976-77: Peoria Blades
* 1977-78: Peoria Blades
* 1978-79: Pekin Stars
* 1979-80: Springfield Kings
* 1980-81: Peoria Blades
* 1981-82: Danville Dashers
* 1982-83: Troy Sabres
* 1983-84: Danville Dashers
* 1984-85: Troy Sabres
* 1985-86:
==Folding and aftermath==
After the league folded in 1986, three of its teams, the Danville Fighting Saints, the Dayton Jets and the Troy Sabres went on to found the All-American Hockey League. That league was short-lived and has led to the creation of the East Coast Hockey League.
==Sources and references==
* http://www.azhockey.com/Co.htm#Continental%20Hockey%20League
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Category:Defunct ice hockey leagues