Central Hockey League (1952–1953)

Central Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Founded1952 (1952)
Ceased1953 (1953)
No. of teams5
CountryUnited States

The Central Hockey League was a semi-professional ice hockey league that operated from 1952 to 1953.

History

After the Sioux City Sunhawks folded in the summer of '52, the American Amateur Hockey League rebranded as the Central Hockey League. The five other league members continued with the league, however, all three that were located in the twin cities folded following the season. The CHL collapsed with the remaining two teams forming the Minnesota Hockey League.[1]

Teams

Standings

Final standings[2]

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PTS = Points; y = clinched league title

Team GP W L T Pts GF GA
yRochester Mustangs 32 21 8 2 44 169 113
Hibbing Flyers 32 20 11 1 41 208 153
Minneapolis Millers 31 15 14 2 32 144 140
St. Paul Saints 32 13 16 3 29 187 207
Eveleth-Virginia Rangers 31 6 25 0 12 111 206

References

  1. ^ "United States Hockey League [1947-1979] history and statistics". Hockey DB. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "1952-53 Central Hockey League Standings". Hockey DB. Retrieved June 22, 2025.