Richmond Flyers | |
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City | London, United Kingdom |
League | British Hockey League |
Founded | 1977 |
Operated | 1977-1992 |
Home arena | Richmond Ice Rink Capacity: 1250 Ice size: 200ft x 81ft |
Colours | Blue and gold |
Head coach | Dennis Horne / Alec Goldstone |
Franchise history | |
1977–1980 | London Phoenix Flyers |
1980–1992 | Richmond Flyers |
The Richmond Flyers were an ice hockey team who were founded in 1977 as the London Phoenix Flyers, changing their name to Richmond Flyers in 1980. They competed in the Inter-City League between 1980 and 1982, the British Hockey League between 1982 and 1989, and the English League between 1989 and 1991.
The club ceased to exist from 1992 when their home ice rink, Richmond Ice Rink, was demolished to make way for flats overlooking the River Thames.
[1] Richard Meacock campaigned vigorously for many years to get a new rink built. He died in April 2006.