St. Paul is the capital and second largest city in Minnesota. Along with its twin city, Minneapolis, it has a metropolitan area of 3,693,729 people. St. Paul itself has a population of about 311,527.
Hockey Events in St. Paul[]
St. Paul has hosted:
the Frozen Four in 1989, 1991, 1994, and 2002
the 54th NHL All-Star Game in 2004
the 1974 WHA All Star Game
the 1988 to 1993, 1995, 1997, and the 2001 to present WCHA Men's Hockey Tournament
Teams[]
- (WHA, 1972-1976) ceased operations February 28, 1976 after aborted attempt to move to Hollywood, Florida
- WHA, 1976-1977) folded January 20
- Minnesota Jr. Stars
- (Thunder Bay-Minnesota Junior A Hockey League, 1971-1972) become St. Paul Jr. Stars in Can-Am Junior Hockey League
- (Midwest Junior Hockey League, 1973-1975) become Bloomington Jr. Stars
- Minnesota Moose (IHL, 1994-1996) became Manitoba Moose
- Minnesota Natonals (United States Hockey League, 1967-1968) 1968 US Olympic Hockey team
- Minnesota Rangers (Central Professional Hockey League, 1965-1966) become Omaha Knights
- Minnesota Wild (NHL, 2000-present)
- St. Paul 7-Up (American Amateur Hockey League, 1947-1950) merged with St. Paul Koppys
- St. Paul 7-Up-Koppys (American Amateur Hockey League, 1950-1951) withdrew
- St. Paul Athletic Club (USAHA, 1920-1925) join Central Hockey League as St. Paul Saints
- St. Paul Capitols (U.S. Central Hockey League, 1958-1959)
- St. Paul Fighting Saints (American Hockey Association, 1992-1993)
- St. Paul Greyhounds (American Hockey Association, 1933-1933) moved back to Tulsa mid-season
- St. Paul Jr. Stars Can-Am Junior Hockey League, 1972-1973) join Midwest Junior Hockey League as Minnesota Jr. Stars
- St. Paul Koppys (American Amateur Hockey League, 1947-1950) merged with St. Paul 7-Up
- St. Paul K.S.T.P. (U.S. Central Hockey League, 1957-1958)
- St. Paul Lakers (MJHL, 2003-2009) become Edina Lakers
- St. Paul Peters (U.S. Central Hockey League, 1955-1956)
- St. Paul Rangers (CHL, 1963-1965) renamed Minnesota Rangers when Minneapolis Bruins leave area
- St. Paul Saints (1921-1957)
- (Central Hockey League, 1925-1926) see AHA
- American Hockey Association, 1926-1930)
- Central Hockey League, 1931-1935) join AHA
- American Hockey Association, 1935-1942) suspend operations with league due to WWII; return in 1945
- (United States Hockey League, 1945-1951) join American Amateur Hockey League
- (American Amateur Hockey League, 1951-1952) see Central Hockey League
- (Central Hockey League, 1952-1953) see Minnesota Hockey League
- (Minnesota Hockey League, 1954-1955) folded
- St. Paul Saints (IHL) (IHL, 1959-1963) folded
- St. Paul Steers (United States Hockey League, 1962-1966) withdrew
- St. Paul Tallys (American Amateur Hockey League, 1947-1948) withdrew
- St. Paul Vulcans
- (Midwest Junior Hockey League, 1973-1977) join USHL when leagues merge
- (USHL, 1979-1996) renamed Twin Cities Vulcans
- Saskatoon/St. Paul Regals (Western Hockey League, 1957-1958) abandon St. Paul
- Twin Cities Vulcans (USHL, 1996-2000) become Tri-City Storm based in Kearney, Nebraska
- US Nationals (United States Hockey League, 1966-1967) US National Team
Collegiate[]
- (WCHA, 1951-2013) joining Big Ten Conference
- Big Ten Conference, (2013-Charter member)
Arenas[]
- RiverCentre (1973-1998) also known as St. Paul Civic Center Arena (located on site of present Xcel Energy Center
- Roy Wilkins Auditorium (1932-Present) known as St. Paul Auditorium until 1985
- Xcel Energy Center (2000-Present)
- Arlington Recreation Center
- Baker Recreation Center Rink
- Battle Creek Recreation Center Rink
- Biff Adams Ice Arena
- Charles M. Schulz-Highland Arena Complex
- Conway Recreation Center Rink
- Daytons Bluff Recreation Center Rink
- Desnoyer Recreation Center Rink
- Drake Ice Arena
- Dunning Recration Center Rink
- Eastview Recreation Center Rink
- El Rio Vista Recreation Center Rink
- Griggs Recreation Center Rink
- Groveland Recreation Center Rink
- Gustafson-Phalen Skating Arena
- Hancock Recreation Center Rink
- Harding Arena
- Hazel Park Recreation Center Rink
- Hillcrest Recreation Center Rink
- Homecroft Recreation Center Rink
- Langford Recreation Center Rink
- Linwood Recreation Center Rink
- Mattocks Park Rink
- Merriman Park Recreation Center Rink
- Minnesota State Fair Coliseum
- Nathan Hale Park Rink
- North Dale Recreation Center Rink
- Northwest Como Recreation Center Rink
- Oscar Johnson Arena
- Palace Recreation Center Rink
- Phelan Recreation Center Rink
- Pleasant Arena
- Prosperity Recreation Center Rink
- Sylvan Recreation Center Rink
- Talmud Torah Park Rink
- Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink
- West Minnehaha Recreation Center Rink
- Yackel West Side Arena
Players[]
- Les Auge
- Scott Bjugstad
- Brad Buetow
- Bill Butters
- Bob Dill
- Derek Eastman
- Craig Falkman
- Tom Gorence
- Steve Janaszak
- Matt Koalska
- Rob McClanahan
- Jim McElmury
- Warren Miller
- Mark Osiecki
- Bob Paradise
- Dick Paradise
- Jeff Parker
- Chris Pryor
- Craig Sarner
- Ray Shero
- Emily Snodgrass
- Tom Younghans
External Links[]
- St. Paul, Minnesota on Wikipedia