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'''Capital Foods''' sponsored the league's top division from 1987-88 until 1990-91. The top division was reintroduced for the 1996-97 season, after a six-year hiatus. | '''Capital Foods''' sponsored the league's top division from 1987-88 until 1990-91. The top division was reintroduced for the 1996-97 season, after a six-year hiatus. | ||
The First Division ran continuously as an independent league from 1987 to 1994. Imports were allowed, but lack of sponsorship prevented most clubs from obtaining any. It is unknown if the league was contested during the 1994-95 and 1997-98 seasons. In 1995-96, the [[ | The First Division ran continuously as an independent league from 1987 to 1994. Imports were allowed, but lack of sponsorship prevented most clubs from obtaining any. It is unknown if the league was contested during the 1994-95 and 1997-98 seasons. In 1995-96, the [[Glasgow Redwings]] won the First Division and the [[Castlereagh Knights]] claimed the '''Scottish Cup''' with a penalty shootout victory in Aviemore. | ||
The top-tier of the Scottish League was held for the last time in 1999-2000. The [[Scottish National League]] was then formed as the top-level competition in Scotland. | The top-tier of the Scottish League was held for the last time in 1999-2000. The [[Scottish National League]] was then formed as the top-level competition in Scotland. | ||
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*[[1998-99 Scottish League season|1998-99]]: Solway Sharks | *[[1998-99 Scottish League season|1998-99]]: Solway Sharks | ||
*[[1996-97 Scottish League season|1996-97]]: [[Fife Flyers]] | *[[1996-97 Scottish League season|1996-97]]: [[Fife Flyers]] | ||
*[[1995-96 Scottish League season|1995-96]] (First Division): [[ | *[[1995-96 Scottish League season|1995-96]] (First Division): [[Glasgow Redwings]] | ||
*[[1993-94 Scottish League season|1993-94]] (First Division): [[Kirkcaldy Kestrels]] | *[[1993-94 Scottish League season|1993-94]] (First Division): [[Kirkcaldy Kestrels]] | ||
*[[1992-93 Scottish League season|1992-93]] (First Division): [[Paisley Pirates]] | *[[1992-93 Scottish League season|1992-93]] (First Division): [[Paisley Pirates]] | ||
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*[[1989-90 Scottish League season|1989-90]]: [[Murrayfield Racers]] (Top Division), Tayside Tigers ([[1989-90 Scottish League First Division season|First Division]]) | *[[1989-90 Scottish League season|1989-90]]: [[Murrayfield Racers]] (Top Division), Tayside Tigers ([[1989-90 Scottish League First Division season|First Division]]) | ||
*[[1988-89 Scottish League season|1988-89]]: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), [[Murrayfield Raiders]] ([[1988-89 Scottish League First Division season|First Division]]) | *[[1988-89 Scottish League season|1988-89]]: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), [[Murrayfield Raiders]] ([[1988-89 Scottish League First Division season|First Division]]) | ||
*[[1987-88 Scottish League season|1987-88]]: Fife Flyers (Top Division), Murrayfield Raiders (First Division) | *[[1987-88 Scottish League season|1987-88]]: Fife Flyers (Top Division), Murrayfield Raiders ([[1987-88 Scottish League First Division season|First Division]]) | ||
*[[1986-87 Scottish League season|1986-87]]: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), [[Aviemore Blackhawks]] (First Division, played as [[British Hockey League|BHL D2 - Scotland]] | *[[1986-87 Scottish League season|1986-87]]: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), [[Aviemore Blackhawks]] (First Division, played as [[British Hockey League|BHL D2 - Scotland]] | ||
*[[1985-86 Scottish League season|1985-86]]: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), [[Irvine Magnum Wings]] (First Division) | *[[1985-86 Scottish League season|1985-86]]: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), [[Irvine Magnum Wings]] (First Division) | ||
Revision as of 17:47, 28 April 2023
The top division of the Scottish League was first contested during the 1985-86 season. The British Hockey League Division 2 featured a Scottish Section during the 1984-85 and 1986-87 seasons. The First Division operated as a separate competition in other years.
Capital Foods sponsored the league's top division from 1987-88 until 1990-91. The top division was reintroduced for the 1996-97 season, after a six-year hiatus.
The First Division ran continuously as an independent league from 1987 to 1994. Imports were allowed, but lack of sponsorship prevented most clubs from obtaining any. It is unknown if the league was contested during the 1994-95 and 1997-98 seasons. In 1995-96, the Glasgow Redwings won the First Division and the Castlereagh Knights claimed the Scottish Cup with a penalty shootout victory in Aviemore.
The top-tier of the Scottish League was held for the last time in 1999-2000. The Scottish National League was then formed as the top-level competition in Scotland.
Champions
- 1999-00: Solway Sharks
- 1998-99: Solway Sharks
- 1996-97: Fife Flyers
- 1995-96 (First Division): Glasgow Redwings
- 1993-94 (First Division): Kirkcaldy Kestrels
- 1992-93 (First Division): Paisley Pirates
- 1991-92 (First Division): Livingston Kings
- 1990-91: Fife Flyers (Top Division), Tayside Tigers (First Division)
- 1989-90: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), Tayside Tigers (First Division)
- 1988-89: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), Murrayfield Raiders (First Division)
- 1987-88: Fife Flyers (Top Division), Murrayfield Raiders (First Division)
- 1986-87: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), Aviemore Blackhawks (First Division, played as BHL D2 - Scotland
- 1985-86: Murrayfield Racers (Top Division), Irvine Magnum Wings (First Division)
- 1984-85 (First Division, played as BHL D2 - Scotland): Aviemore Blackhawks
Sources
- Homes of British Ice Hockey, Martin C. Harris (2005).
- Ice Hockey Annual series