Kentucky

Kentucky is a state in the southeastern United States.

Its population is about 4,500,000.

Its capital is Frankfort and the largest city is Louisville.

History of hockey in Kentucky

Hockey made its debut in Kentucky on October 24, 1948, when the Louisville Blades played their first International Hockey League game against the Milwaukee Clarks at the Louisville Gardens. 7,200 spectators watched Milwaukee win, 6-4. After a first place finish in the Southern Division of the IHL, the Blades moved to the United States Hockey League for 1949-50, before folding. On February 18, 1951, there was an amateur game played at the Armory in Louisville, the Louisville Red Wings defeating the Blue Grass Blades 6-4.

Pro hockey returned to Louisville in 1953-54, with the Shooting Stars lasting one season in the IHL. The Rebels later played in the league from 1957-1960. The Icehawks competed in the ECHL from 1990-1994, and were followed by the Riverfrogs, who were in the league from 1995-1998. The Louisville Panthers were members of the American Hockey League from 1999-2001.

In Lexington, the Kentucky Thoroughblades played in the AHL from 1996-2001. The Lexington Men O' War competed in the ECHL in 2002-03.

There is a Kentucky high school hockey championship in existence. Youth programs also exist in Convington, Lexington, Louisville and Owensboro.

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