| Roanoke Valley Rebels | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Salem/Roanoke, Virginia |
| League | EHL (1967–1973) SHL (1973–1976) |
| Operated | 1967–1976 |
| Home arena | Salem Civic Center (1967–1976) Roanoke Civic Center (1971–1976) |
| Colors | Blue, red, white |
| Affiliates | NHL (1971–1972) WHA (1972–1976) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1967–1970 | Salem Rebels |
| 1970–1976 | Roanoke Valley Rebels |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | 1973–74 (SHL) |
The Roanoke Valley Rebels were a minor league professional ice hockey team based in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia. The team first played in the Eastern Hockey League and then joined the Southern Hockey League. The team was originally known as the Salem Rebels from 1967 to 1970, playing at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Virginia.[1] In 1971, the Rebels began splitting home games between Salem at the newer and larger Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke.[2][3]
The team name recalled Johnny Reb, a national personification of the Southern United States. The team logo was the Battle Flag of the Confederate States of America cut in the shape of a maple leaf. The Rebels were founding members of the Southern Hockey League in 1973 after the Eastern Hockey League ceased operations, and won the James Crockett Cup in 1974.[4] After nine seasons of play, the team ceased operations in 1976.[5]
- ^ "Salem Rebels hockey team statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ "Roanoke Valley Rebels hockey team [EHL] statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ Turner, Bill (October 2, 2017). "Pro Ice Hockey Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Roanoke Valley". The Roanoke Star. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Southern Hockey League [1973-1977] history and statistics". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ "Roanoke Valley Rebels hockey team [SHL] statistics and history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.