San Diego Gulls (1966–74)

The original San Diego Gulls team was founded in 1966 as part of the Western Hockey League. The Gulls played at the San Diego Sports Arena.[1]

WHL San Diego Gulls logo

Willie O'Ree, the first black athlete to play in the NHL, was an All-Star for the Gulls. His jersey is retired. The Gulls were coached by Max McNab for six seasons from 1966 to 1972, and by Jack Evans for two seasons from 1972 to 1974. The Gulls ceased operations in 1974, when the World Hockey Association's Jersey Knights relocated to San Diego, becoming the San Diego Mariners.

Season-by-season results

Source:[2] Legend: Pct=Winning percentage

Season	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Pct %	Goals for	Goals against
1966-67	72	22	47	3	47	0.326	222	266
1967-68	72	31	36	5	67	0.465	241	236
1968-69	74	33	29	12	78	0.527	273	260
1969-70	72	33	29	10	76	0.528	263	242
1970-71	72	33	27	12	78	0.542	248	223
1971-72	72	32	31	9	73	0.507	241	243
1972-73	72	32	29	11	75	0.521	239	223
1973-74	78	40	33	5	85	0.545	278	281

See also

• San Diego Gulls (1990–95)

References

1. Maffei, John (July 6, 2013). "Sports site No. 3: San Diego Sports Arena". U-T San Diego. San Diego, CA: MLIM Holdings. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
2. San Diego Gulls seasons (Western Hockey League)

External links

• WHL San Diego Gulls Historical Site