The Continental Hockey League (CnHL) was a league based in the United States. Founded in 1972 as an amateur league, the CHL gained the semi-pro status in the 1980s.
Teams[]
- Billings Marlboros (1985-86)
- Chicago Cardinals (1974-76; 1978-86)
- Chicago Wildcats (1973-75)
- Danville Dashers (1981-86)
- Dayton Jets (1985-86)
- Decatur Blues (1981-83)
- Decatur Storm (1983-84)
- Findlay Warriors (1983-84)
- Fort Wayne Scouts (1978-79)
- Fox Valley Flyers (1979-80)
- Grand Rapids Grizzlies (1980-82)
- Hammond Cardinals (1977-78)
- Janesville Jets (1981-82)
- Kenosha Chargers (1979-81)
- Kenosha Flyers (1974-75; 1976-79)
- Lake County Flyers (1975-76)
- Madison Blues (1974-77)
- Minot Maple Leafs (1985-86)
- Pekin Stars (1977-79)
- Peoria Blades (1972-82)
- Rock River Jets (1982-83)
- Rockton Wheels (1977-78)
- Spirit of St. Louis (1973-74)
- Springfield Kings (1976-84)
- St. Louis Chiefs (1973-74)
- St. Louis Pepsi (1972-73)
- St. Louis Saints (1974-76)
- Troy Sabres (1982-86)
- Webster Stars (1972-73)
Champions[]
- 1972-73: Peoria Blades
- 1973-74: Peoria Blades
- 1974-75: Kenosha Flyers
- 1975-76: Peoria Blades
- 1976-77: Peoria Blades
- 1977-78: Peoria Blades
- 1978-79: Pekin Stars
- 1979-80: Springfield Kings
- 1980-81: Peoria Blades
- 1981-82: Danville Dashers
- 1982-83: Troy Sabres
- 1983-84: Danville Dashers
- 1984-85: Troy Sabres
- 1985-86:
Folding and aftermath[]
After the league folded in 1986, three of its teams, the Danville Fighting Saints, the Dayton Jets and the Troy Sabres went on to found the All-American Hockey League. That league was short-lived and has led to the creation of the East Coast Hockey League.