Vancouver Blazers | |
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City | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Home arena | Pacific Coliseum |
Colours | Yellow, burnt orange |
Franchise history | |
1972 (did not play) | Miami Screaming Eagles |
1972–1973 | Philadelphia Blazers |
1973–1975 | Vancouver Blazers |
1975–1976 | Calgary Cowboys |
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1975. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by local businessman Jim Pattison. The franchise moved to Vancouver after a single season in Philadelphia. Unable to establish a strong fan base in Vancouver, the team was moved again in 1975 to become the Calgary Cowboys.