The Omaha Knights were a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1963 as the St. Paul Rangers and played for three seasons in Minnesota. After the NHL announced that it would place a new franchise in the region, the then-Minnesota Rangers moved to Omaha, taking up the same residence as several former professional teams. To curry favor with the fanbase and honor the past, the team took on the moniker of the previous three franchises and was the fourth to bear the name 'Omaha Knights'. This squad was the most successful of the bunch, lasting for nine seasons and winning three league championships.
Season-by-season records Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs 1966–67 70 36 24 10 82 262 203 2nd Runner Up 1967–68 70 14 46 10 38 167 272 4th in North Missed 1968–69 72 29 32 11 69 247 250 3rd in North Semifinals 1969–70 72 36 26 10 82 247 212 1st Champions 1970–71 72 45 16 11 101 312 216 1st Champions 1971–72 72 29 35 8 66 241 260 5th Missed 1972–73 72 35 27 10 80 262 263 2nd Champions 1973–74 72 34 23 15 83 259 217 1st Semifinals 1974–75 78 34 33 11 79 254 268 3rd in North Semifinals Totals 142 81 44 17 – 557 456 – –
External links A to Z Encyclopedia of Ice Hockey - Omaha Knights 1962-63 Jersey - Omaha Knights Knights Game Puck HockeyDB - Omaha Knights (CHL)(1966-75)