Tidewater Sharks | |
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City | Norfolk, Virginia |
League | Southern Hockey League |
Operated | 1975–1977 |
Home arena | Norfolk Scope |
Colors | Red, white, cyan |
Owner(s) | Dick Davis |
Affiliates | WHA (1975–77) NHL (1975–76) |
Franchise history | |
1975–1977 | Tidewater Sharks |
The Tidewater Sharks were a minor league professional ice hockey team, based in Norfolk, Virginia, and members of the Southern Hockey League from 1975 to 1977. The Sharks played home games at the Norfolk Scope, and shared the Hampton Roads area with the Hampton Gulls. The ownership group led by Dick Davis, also operated the Tidewater Tides baseball team.[1] The Sharks ceased operations in January on 1977, during the second season of play.[2]