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Ice hockey team in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis Checkers
CityIndianapolis, Indiana
LeagueCHL (1979–84)
IHL (1984–87)
Operated1979–1987
Home arenaFairgrounds Coliseum
Market Square Arena
AffiliateNew York Islanders
Franchise history
1979–1987Indianapolis Checkers
1987–1988Colorado Rangers
1988–1989Denver Rangers
1989–1997Phoenix Roadrunners

The Indianapolis Checkers were a minor league professional ice hockey team from Indianapolis, Indiana. The Checkers' home arena was the Fairgrounds Coliseum from 1981 to 1985 and Market Square Arena from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1985 to 1987. The team originated in the Central Hockey League where they played from 1979 to 1984. The Checkers filled a void left by the departed Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association. Indianapolis won the Adams Cup as the CHL champions twice, in 1982 and 1983.

The team transferred to the International Hockey League, where they played from 1984 to 1987. At the completion of the 1986–87 season, the team was relocated to Denver, Colorado, and renamed the Denver Rangers.

Season-by-season results

Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Goals
for		 Goals
against		 Coach
1984–85 82 31 47 4 69 284 318 Darcy Regier
1985–86 82 41 35 1 88 296 303 Ron Ullyot
1986–87 82 37 38 7 81 360 387 Ron Ullyot

References

  1. Hockeydb.com Indianapolis Checkers Statistics 1979–84
  2. Hockeydb.com Indianapolis Checkers Statistics 1984–87
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