| Erie Golden Blades | |
|---|---|
| City | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| League | ACHL |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Folded | 1987 |
| Home arena | Erie County Field House (1982) Louis J. Tullio Arena (1983–87) |
| Colors | yellow, blue, white |
| Owner(s) | Steve Stroul |
| Franchise history | |
| 1982 to 1987 | Erie Golden Blades (ACHL) |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | 1984 |
The Erie Golden Blades were a minor league hockey team in Erie, Pennsylvania, which played in the Atlantic Coast Hockey League. The team's inaugural season was the Erie County Field House, which closed in 1983. The team relocated to Louis J. Tullio Arena in 1983, and played its home games for the remainder of the team's existence.[1] The Golden Blades were owned by Steve Stroul from 1983–87[2] During the 82-83 season, the head trainer for the Blades was Marty Ward. Ward is a member of the Iroquois Nation (Onondaga) and went on to become the head trainer for the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team from 2006-2014. Prior to training for the Blades, Ward trained for the Philadelphia Firebirds during the mid to late 70's and with the Syracuse Firebirds during their one season before they folded.
The Golden Blades played five seasons in the ACHL, reaching the playoffs each season. They would reach the final round of the playoffs in each of their first four seasons, winning the Bob Payne Trophy as league champion in 1983–84.
The Golden Blades would lose in the opening around of the 1986–87 ACHL playoffs. With several teams moving to the upstart All-American Hockey League, the Golden Blades (along with the league) folded.[citation needed]