Colorado Rockies
Status: Defunct
Sport: Hockey
City: Denver
Venue: McNichols Sports Arena
Seasons: 6 - 1976-77 to 1981-82
League: National Hockey League
Owner: Denver-based group headed by Jack Vickers (1976-77 to ???)
Arthur Imperatore Sr. (??? to 1980-81)
Peter Gilbert (1981-82)
Head Coaches: Johnny Wilson (1976-77)
Pat Kelly (1977-78 to 1978-79)
Aldo Guidolin (1978-79)
Don Cherry (1979-80)
Bill MacMillan (1980-81)
Bert Marshall (1981-82)
Marshall Johnston (1981-82)
A Brief History
Prior to moving to Denver in 1976, the Rockies were the Kansas City Scouts, a National Hockey League expansion team that began play in the 1974–75 season. The team's situation did not improve significantly upon moving to Colorado. The Rockies made the Stanley Cup playoffs only once, and never got close to a .500 mark during their six years in Denver. The Rockies had seven coaches in four years, none lasting more than one full season, and multiple ownership changes. The franchise was moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, before the 1982–83 season and renamed the New Jersey Devils.
Season Won Lost Tie Finish
1976-77 20 46 14 5th in Smythe
1977-78 19 40 21 2nd in Smythe; lost in playoffs
1978-79 15 53 12 4th in Smythe
1979-80 19 48 13 6th in Smythe
1980-81 22 45 13 4th in Smythe
1981-82 18 49 13 5th in Smythe
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