Salt Lake Golden Eagles
The Salt Lake Golden Eagles were a minor professional hockey team based in Salt Lake City from 1969 to 1994.
History
They played in the Western Hockey League from 1969 to 1974, the Central Hockey League from 1974 to 1984 and the International Hockey League from 1984 to 1994. The Golden Eagles home arena was the Salt Palace from 1969 to 1991 and the Delta Center from 1991 to 1994. In 1994 Larry H. Miller, who also owned the Utah Jazz and the Delta Center, sold the team to Detroit interests. The Golden Eagles became the Detroit Vipers.Teams that succeeded the Golden Eagles in this market:
- Utah Grizzlies – IHL 1995–2001; AHL 2001–2005
- Utah Grizzlies – ECHL 2005–present
- Utah Mammoth – NHL 2024–present
WHL:
California Golden Seals
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
CHL:
Minnesota North Stars
St. Louis Blues
Cleveland Barons (NHL)
California Golden Seals
Los Angeles Kings
IHL:
New York Islanders
Calgary Flames
Season-by-season results
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1969–1974
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1974–1984
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles 1984–1994