Suncoast Suns | |
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City | St. Petersburg, Florida |
League | EHL (1971–1973) SHL (1973) |
Operated | 1971–1973 |
Home arena | Bayfront Center |
Colors | Green, white, orange, yellow |
Affiliates | Los Angeles Kings (1972–73) Minnesota Fighting Saints (1973) New England Whalers (1973) |
The Suncoast Suns was a minor league professional ice hockey team based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and played home games at the Bayfront Center. The Suns began in the Eastern Hockey League in 1971, and was a founding member of the Southern Hockey League in 1973.[1] The Suns ceased operations in December 1973, partway through its third season.