Rockton Wheels

Rockton Wheels
City	Rockton, Illinois
League	Continental Hockey League
Founded	1977
Folded	1978
Home arena	Rockton Ice Palace [1]
Colors	Gold and Maroon

The Rockton Wheels were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in Rockton, Illinois. The team played for one season in the Continental Hockey League.[2]

History

The Wheels were the third separate attempts to form a team at the Wagon Wheel Resort. This time the new outfit was hoping to capitalize on the success of the Chicago Cardinals and Peoria Blades who had managed to establish themselves in their respective communities. Unfortunately, Rockton wasn't a hit on the ice and the team ended the year fifth out of six clubs. That season was all the team could muster as the finances weren't good enough to support a sequel. Despite their brief existence, The Wheels are fondly remembered by locals and they are occasionally honored by the nearby minor league team.[3]

Season-by-season record

Season	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	Place	Playoffs
1977–78	34	10	21	3	23	164	204	5th	missed

References

1. "Remember When: Wagon Wheel once stretched over 300 acres". Rockford Register Star. July 17, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
2. "Long before the IceHogs arrived on the scene there were the Wagon Wheel Cardinals". My Stateline 17. March 24, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
3. "WAGON WHEEL CARDINALS NIGHT". Rockford IceHogs. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

External links

• Hockey DB