Amateur Hockey Leagues formed the basis of hockey as we know it today. Starting with the Amateur Hockey Association in 1893 we look at these leagues and their history over time. In addition we look at the development of the Senior Hockey Leagues throughout North America.
Pacific Hockey League (1977-1979)
Pacific Hockey League (1977-1979) played under the amateur senior men's rules of USA Hockey. The Pacific Hockey League was in operation for two seasons from 1977-1979.
Pacific Hockey League (1977-1979) Franchises
San Francisco Shamrocks (1977
-1979)
Phoenix Roadrunners (1977-1978)
San Diego Mariners (1977-1978)
San Diego Hawks (1978-1979)
Long Beach Sharks (1977-1978)
Long Beach Rockets (1977-1978)
Spokane Flyers (1978-1979)
Tucson Rustlers (1978-1979)
Los Angeles Blades (1978-1979)
Pacific Hockey League (1977-1979) Champions
| Year
|
Champion
|
1978 |
San Francisco Shamrocks |
| 1979 |
League disbanded, no champion declared. |
Pacific Hockey League (1977-1979) Season
| 1978 Season | GP
|
W
|
L
|
T
|
GF
|
GA
|
PTs
|
| San Francisco Shamrocks | 42 |
24 |
17 |
1 |
185 |
156 |
49 |
| Phoenix Roadrunners | 42 |
24 |
17 |
1 |
195 |
168 |
49 |
| San Diego Mariners | 42 |
20 |
22 |
0 |
171 |
175 |
40 |
| Long Beach Sharks/Rockets | 42 |
15 |
27 |
0 |
163 |
217 |
30 |
| 1979 Season | GP
|
W
|
L
|
T
|
GF
|
GA
|
PTs
|
| Phoenix Roadrunners | 60 |
37 |
20 |
3 |
234 |
206 |
77 |
| San Diego Hawks | 58 |
34 |
22 |
2 |
270 |
192 |
70 |
| Spokane Flyers | 55 |
32 |
22 |
1 |
246 |
198 |
65 |
| Tucson Rustlers | 58 |
20 |
38 |
0 |
215 |
305 |
40 |
| Los Angeles Blades | 22 |
7 |
14 |
1 |
84 |
190 |
15 |
| San Francisco Shamrocks | 23 |
4 |
18 |
1 |
68 |
167 |
9 |
| Los Angeles and San Francisco disbanded Jan. 3, 1979. | |||||||