The Halifax Citadels were a professional ice hockey team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They played in the American Hockey League between 1988 and 1993. They were created by the relocation of the Fredericton Express and filled a void left by the relocation of the Nova Scotia Oilers to Cape Breton.
The Citadels, named after the Halifax Citadel military fort, were affiliated with the Quebec Nordiques National Hockey League team. Home games were played at the Halifax Metro Centre, located at the base of Citadel Hill.
The franchise was moved to Cornwall, Ontario in 1993, where they were known as the Cornwall Aces. One year later, the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL filled the void in the market.
On August 26, 2021, the Halifax Mooseheads announced on their 2021–22 schedule that on November 27, 2021, they would be wearing Halifax Citadels throwback jerseys in their game against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada for "90's Night".
Season-by-season results
Regular season Season Games WonLostTiedPoints Goalsfor Goalsagainst Standing1988–89 804230 8 923453002nd, North1989–90 803737 6 803173004th, North1990–91 80333512 783383406th, North1991–92 80253817 672803245th, Atlantic1992–93 80333710 763123485th, Atlantic
Playoffs Season1st round2nd round3rd roundFinals1988–89 L, 0-4, Moncton ———1989–90 L, 2-4 Sherbrooke ———1990–91 Out of playoffs1991–92 Out of playoffs1992–93 Out of playoffs
Career leaders
Goals: 121 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Assists: 110 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
Points: 231 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)
PIM: 920 (Greg Smyth, 1988–92)
See also List of ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia Sports teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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