The San Diego Sharks were a semi-professional ice hockey team based in San Diego, California. The club played three seasons in the Pacific Southwest Hockey League.[1]
| San Diego Sharks | |
|---|---|
| City | San Diego, California |
| League | Pacific Southwest Hockey League |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Folded | 1978 |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | 1977 |
History
editWith the PSHL at its most popular extent, the San Diego Sharks were welcomed into the league in 1975. Just two years later, the Sharks won the league championship, ending the Fresno Falcons' four-year run. In their third season, the team welcomed in former National Hockey League player Willie O'Ree. [2] and made a run for a second championship but were stymied by the Falcons in the finals. Despite the team's success, they were not able to get financial stability and the club suspended operations in 1978.
Season-by-season results
edit| Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–76 | – | – | – | – | – | – | missed |
| 1976–77 | – | – | – | – | 30 | 2nd | Champions |
| 1977–78 | – | – | – | – | – | 2nd | Runner-Up |
Source:[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "San Diego Sharks Statistics and History". Hockey DB. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "For Willie O'Ree, California has been a haven". Fear the Fin. February 28, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2024.