Norfolk, Virginia



Norfolk is the capital city in Virginia, United States.

It has a estimated population (2008) of 674,532 And a metropolitan population of 3,360,283

Teams

 * Hampton Roads Admirals (ECHL, 1989-2000) voluntary suspension, return as Columbus (GA) Cottonmouths
 * Norfolk Admirals
 * 1) (AHL, 2000-2015) franchise purchased by Anaheim Ducks of NHL and relocated to San Diego, California
 * 2) (ECHL, 2015-present)
 * Tidewater Sharks (SHL, 1975-77) folded January 7, 1977
 * Tidewater Wings (AHL, 1971-1972) renamed Virginia Wings
 * Virginia Wings (AHL, 1972-1975) ceased operations

Proposed Teams

 * Hampton Roads Rhinos (proposed NHL expansion team late 1990's) fell through when the Hartford Whalers relocated and became the Carolina Hurricanes

Arena

 * Norfolk Scope (1971-Present)