Halifax Citadels

Halifax Citadels
City:	Halifax, Nova Scotia
League:	American Hockey League
Operated:	1988 to 1993
Home Arena:	Halifax Metro Centre
Affiliates:	Quebec Nordiques
Franchise history
1981 to 1988:	Fredericton Express
1988 to 1993:	Halifax Citadels
1993 to 1996:	Cornwall Aces
1999 to Present:	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

The Halifax Citadels were a professional team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They played in the American Hockey League between 1988 and 1993. They were created by the relocation of the Fredericton Express and filled a void left by the relocation of the Nova Scotia Oilers to Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The Citadels, named after the Halifax Citadel military fort, were affiliated with the Quebec Nordiques National Hockey League team. Home games were played at the Halifax Metro Centre.

The franchise was moved to Cornwall, Ontario in 1993, where they were known as the Cornwall Aces. One year later, the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL filled the void in the market.

Season-by-season results

Regular season

Season	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Goals for	Goals against	Standing
1988–89	80	42	30	8	92	345	300	2nd, North
1989–90	80	37	37	6	80	317	300	4th, North
1990–91	80	33	35	12	78	338	340	6th, North
1991–92	80	25	38	17	67	280	324	5th, Atlantic
1992–93	80	33	37	10	76	312	348	5th, Atlantic

Playoffs

Season	1st round	2nd round	3rd round	Finals
1988–89	L, 0-4, Moncton	—	—	—
1989–90	L, 2-4 Sherbrooke	—	—	—
1990–91	Out of playoffs
1991–92	Out of playoffs
1992–93	Out of playoffs

Career leaders

Goals: 121 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)

Assists: 110 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)

Points: 231 (Mark Vermette, 1988–93)

PIM: 920 (Greg Smyth, 1988–92)