The Omaha Knights was a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1959 and played for four seasons before relocating to Toledo, Ohio. The team was swiftly replaced by the identically named Omaha Knights of the Central Professional Hockey League.
Ken Wilson was the general manager from 1960 to 1963. Goaltender Glenn Ramsay won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the fewest goals against during the 1961–62 and the 1962–63 regular seasons. The Rookie of the Year Trophy was awarded to Knights' player John Gravel in 1963.
Season-by-season records Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs 1959–60 67 15 47 5 35 198 303 4th in West Missed 1960–61 70 35 32 3 73 254 235 3rd in West Lost round-robin semifinal 1961–62 68 37 28 3 77 264 227 4th Lost semifinal 1962–63 70 30 35 5 65 252 248 4th Lost semifinal Totals 275 117 142 16 – 968 1213 – –
External links A to Z Encyclopedia of Ice Hockey - Omaha Knights 1962-63 Jersey - Omaha Knights Knights Game Puck HockeyDB - Omaha Knights (IHL)(1959-63)