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Kurohara Killers
The Kurohara Killers are a professional hockey team based in Kurohara, Tamokeva. They compete in the Torland Hockey League as a member of the Rankin Division. The team is owned by Ed Zook and plays their home games at the Ormedra Dome.
Founded in 1975 by James McKinney as the Trowburgh Eagles, a charter member of the United Hockey Alliance, the team joined the THL in 1980 as part of the UHA merger. The Killers won their only UHA championship in 1978 and their only Marcotte Cup in 1984.
Team history
Team culture
Fan base
Rivalries
Bancana Kings
Kavalos Electrics
Team information
Ownership
The Killers are currently owned by Ed Zook, who purchased the team in 1977 from James McKinney. The team was originally founded in 1975 by McKinney in Trowburgh as part of the United Hockey Alliance.
Home ice
The Killers play their home games at the Ormedra Dome in Kurohara, Tamokeva.
Logos and uniforms
The Killers' colors are black, orange, and yellow.
Minor league affiliates
Players & personnel
Current roster
Team captains
Note: this list includes team captains from the Trowburgh Eagles.
- Joaquin Outlaw, 1975-1979
- Adam Bogdanov, 1980-1982
- Stan Johanson, 1983-1988
- Alex Kirkland, 1989-1991
- Damien St. Pierre, 1992-present
Staff and coaches
Head coaches
| Name | Years Employed | Playoffs | Cups | Awards |
|---|
Assistant coaches
General managers
Drafts
Seasons
Trowburgh Eagles (UHA)
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 60 | 24-13-23 | 85 | 3rd, East | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Marauders) |
| 1976 | 60 | 16-18-26 | 66 | 3rd, East | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Swans) |
Kurohara Killers (UHA era)
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 60 | 42-9-9 | 135 | 2nd, West | Lost UHA Championship (3-4 vs. Kings) |
| 1978 | 60 | 33-15-12 | 114 | 2nd, West | Won UHA Championship (4-1 vs. Kings) |
| 1979 | 60 | 30-15-15 | 105 | 2nd, UHA | Lost UHA Championship (0-4 vs. Swans) |
Kurohara Killers (THL era)
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 76 | 12-14-51 | 45 | 5th, Willard | Missed playoffs |
| 1981 | 76 | 8-11-57 | 35 | 5th, Willard | Missed playoffs |
| 1982 | 76 | 24-19-33 | 91 | 2nd, Willard | Lost in semi-finals (3-4 vs. Bucks) |
| 1983 | 76 | 22-21-33 | 87 | 6th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1984 | 76 | 37-21-18 | 132 | 3rd, Rankin | Won Marcotte Cup (4-0 vs. Pioneers) |
| 1985 | 48 | 17-15-16 | 66 | 5th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1986 | 76 | 23-21-32 | 90 | 4th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1987 | 76 | 28-13-35 | 97 | 4th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1988 | 76 | 27-17-32 | 98 | 3rd, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1989 | 76 | 35-18-23 | 123 | 2nd, Rankin | Lost in quarter-finals (3-4 vs. Wizards) |
| 1990 | 76 | 31-21-24 | 114 | 3rd, Rankin | Lost in wild card round (2-3 vs. Barbarians) |
| 1991 | 76 | 27-15-34 | 96 | 4th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1992 | 76 | 20-15-41 | 75 | 6th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1993 | 76 | 33-12-31 | 111 | 4th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1994 | 76 | 19-10-47 | 67 | 5th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
Team and league honors
Banners and trophies
| UHA Championship | UHA Regular Season Championship | Division Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 UHA Championship |
| Marcotte Cup | Louis Trophy | Division Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Marcotte Cup |
Retired numbers
The Killers have not retired any numbers.
Hall of Famers
Note: this list includes Hall of Famers from the Trowburgh Eagles.
- Joaquin Outlaw, D, 1975-1979, inducted 1991
