Comments on: Hockey experts: I need help re: Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League?

By: Bob Loblaw

Bob Loblaw — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:05:59 +0000

The Hamilton Bulldogs were a split squad that shared prospects from both the Oilers and the Habs so in other words, they were one farm team for 2 NHL teams, if that helps any. I am only REAL familiar with the NS Vees (Voyageurs)-they were something else too. Where I get lost on your list is 1990 because from 1988-1993 the AHL had a team called the Halifax Citadels (Quebec farm squad) and during that time-scratch that actually because I see you are just talking Habs here. Yes, I would say your confusion comes from the fact that the Hamilton Bulldogs were 2 teams-the Oilers and the Habs.
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By: Star_Dog666

Star_Dog666 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:57:59 +0000

The Habs and Oilers shared the team for one season. Hence the confusion. The next year the Oilers created the Roadrunners and moved them to TO. The Habs then became the sole parent club of the Bulldogs.
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By: pags68

pags68 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:47:59 +0000

This is the best I could find…hope it helps:
"July 3, 2002

The Hamilton Bulldogs were purchased by a local consortium of business people and became the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. For the 2002-03 season only, the Bulldogs were affiliated with both the Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers prospects would play in Toronto for the 2003-04 season."
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http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=44

By: All-Star

All-Star — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:42:59 +0000

Check http://www.hockeydb.com and see if you can find some media guides either at used bookstores or the local library to help you get the info that you need.
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