Omaha Knights (1966–1975)

For other teams, see Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Omaha Knights (AHA), Omaha Knights (IHL), and Omaha Knights (1963–1965).

The Omaha Knights were a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1963 as the St. Paul Rangers and played for three seasons in Minnesota. After the NHL announced that it would place a new franchise in the region, the then-Minnesota Rangers moved to Omaha, taking up the same residence as several former professional teams. To curry favor with the fanbase and honor the past, the team took on the moniker of the previous three franchises and was the fourth to bear the name 'Omaha Knights'. This squad was the most successful of the bunch, lasting for nine seasons and winning three league championships.

Omaha Knights
City	Omaha, Nebraska
League	Central Hockey League
Operated	1966–1975
Home arena	Ak-Sar-Ben Arena
Affiliate	Atlanta Flames
Franchise history
1963–1965	St. Paul Rangers
1965–1966	Minnesota Rangers
1966–1975	Omaha Knights
Championships
Regular season titles	1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74
Playoff championships	1970, 1971, 1973

Season-by-season records

Season	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	Place	Playoffs
1966–67	70	36	24	10	82	262	203	2nd	Runner Up
1967–68	70	14	46	10	38	167	272	4th in North	Missed
1968–69	72	29	32	11	69	247	250	3rd in North	Semifinals
1969–70	72	36	26	10	82	247	212	1st	Champions
1970–71	72	45	16	11	101	312	216	1st	Champions
1971–72	72	29	35	8	66	241	260	5th	Missed
1972–73	72	35	27	10	80	262	263	2nd	Champions
1973–74	72	34	23	15	83	259	217	1st	Semifinals
1974–75	78	34	33	11	79	254	268	3rd in North	Semifinals
Totals	142	81	44	17	–	557	456	–	–

External links

• A to Z Encyclopedia of Ice Hockey - Omaha Knights Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
• 1962-63 Jersey - Omaha Knights
• Knights Game Puck
• HockeyDB - Omaha Knights (CHL)(1966-75)