| Richmond Rifles | |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond, VA |
| League | Eastern Hockey League |
| Operated | 1979-81 |
| Home arena | Richmond Coliseum |
| Colors | Blue, orange, white |
| Head coach | Andre Beaulieu (1979-1981) Bill Purcell (1980-1981) |
| Affiliates | New York Rangers Winnipeg Jets |
| Franchise history | |
| 1979-1981 | Richmond Rifles |
The Richmond Rifles were a professional ice hockey team of the Eastern Hockey League from 1979–1981, playing in Richmond, Virginia at the Richmond Coliseum. They played the final two seasons of the EHL. They were the affiliates of the New York Rangers for both seasons and the Winnipeg Jets for 1980-81.[1]