| Binghamton Dusters | |
|---|---|
| City | Binghamton, New York |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1977–1980 |
| Home arena | Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Colors | Gold and Black |
| Franchise history | |
| 1926–1976 | Providence Reds |
| 1976–1977 | Rhode Island Reds |
| 1977–1980 | Binghamton Dusters |
| 1980–1990 | Binghamton Whalers |
| 1990–1997 | Binghamton Rangers |
| 1997–2010 | Hartford Wolf Pack |
| 2010–2013 | Connecticut Whale |
| 2013–present | Hartford Wolf Pack |
The Binghamton Dusters were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Binghamton, New York, USA at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The team logo was designed by Johnny Hart, artist of the comic strip "B.C." and a native of nearby Endicott N.Y. The team was known for using the Jim Croce song "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" as their entrance theme.
History
[edit]The Broome County Dusters originated as a North American Hockey League Team (NAHL) in its inaugural season in 1973-74.
The market was previously served by:
- Broome Dusters of the NAHL (1973–1977)
The market was subsequently home to:
- Binghamton Whalers of the American Hockey League (AHL) (1980–1990)
- Binghamton Rangers of the AHL (1990–1997)
- B.C. Icemen of the United Hockey League (UHL) (1997–2002)
- Binghamton Senators of the AHL (2002–2017)
- Binghamton Devils of the AHL (2017–2021)
- Binghamton Black Bears of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) (2021–present)
Team records
[edit]Single season
[edit]- Goals: 87 Dave Staffen
(1976–77) - Assists: 63 Joe Hardy (1977–78)
- Points: 87 Joe Hardy (1977–78)
- Penalty Minutes: 267 Rick Dorman (1979–80)
- GAA:
- SV%:
Career
[edit]- Career Goals: 83 Richard Grenier
- Career Assists: 98 Randy MacGregor
- Career Points: 168 Randy MacGregor
- Career Penalty Minutes: 394 Randy MacGregor
- Career Goaltending Wins:
- Career Shutouts:
- Career Games: 213 Randy MacGregor
Season-by-season results
[edit]- Broome Dusters 1973–1977 (North American Hockey League)
- Broome Dusters 1977–1980 (American Hockey League)
Regular season
[edit]| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–74 | 74 | 28 | 41 | 5 | 61 | 274 | 352 | 6th, NAHL |
| 1974–75 | 74 | 39 | 32 | 3 | 81 | 293 | 286 | 3rd, NAHL |
| 1975–76 | 74 | 27 | 45 | 2 | 56 | 258 | 337 | 5th, West |
| 1976–77 | 74 | 41 | 31 | 2 | 84 | 363 | 324 | 3rd, NAHL |
| 1977–78 | 81 | 27 | 46 | 8 | 62 | 287 | 377 | 4th, North |
| 1978–79 | 79 | 32 | 42 | 5 | 69 | 300 | 320 | 3rd, South |
| 1979–80 | 80 | 24 | 49 | 7 | 55 | 268 | 334 | 5th, South |
Playoffs
[edit]| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–74 | Out of Playoffs | ||
| 1974–75 | ?? | ?? | L, 0–4, Johnstown |
| 1975–76 | Out of Playoffs | ||
| 1976–77 | W, Utica | L, Maine | — |
| 1977–78 | Out of Playoffs | ||
| 1978–79 | W, 3–1, Hershey | L, 2–4, New Haven | — |
| 1979–80 | Out of Playoffs | ||
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- The Internet Hockey Database - Binghamton Dusters
- BinghamtonHockey.net - Hockey History of Binghamton Hockey
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