See also: North American Hockey League and Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey.

The North American Hockey League was a low-level minor professional hockey league that existed from 1973 to 1977. Several of the NAHL teams operated as developmental ("farm") teams for World Hockey Association franchises. The NAHL was one of two leagues, along with the Southern Hockey League, that were formed after the Eastern Hockey League ceased operations in 1973. The Lockhart Cup was the league's championship trophy. The league served as the inspiration for the movie, Slap Shot.

[edit] Teams

Team name	Years	Seasons	City
Beauce Jaros	1975–1977	2	Saint-Georges, Quebec
Broome Dusters	1973–1977	4	Binghamton, New York
Buffalo Norsemen	1975–1976	1	North Tonawanda, New York
Cape Cod Cubs / Cape Codders	1973–1976	3	South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Erie Blades	1975–1977	2	Erie, Pennsylvania
Johnstown Jets	1973–1977	4	Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Long Island Cougars	1973–1975	2	Commack, New York
Maine Nordiques	1973–1977	4	Lewiston, Maine
Mohawk Valley Comets	1973–1977	4	Utica, New York
Philadelphia Firebirds	1974–1977	3	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Syracuse Blazers	1973–1977	4	Syracuse, New York

[edit] Lockhart Cup

Season	Champion	Finalist
1973–74	Syracuse Blazers	Long Island Cougars
1974–75	Johnstown Jets	Broome Dusters
1975–76	Philadelphia Firebirds	Beauce Jaros
1976–77	Syracuse Blazers	Maine Nordiques

[edit] References

• Teams & standings

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