| Daemyung Killer Whales | |
|---|---|
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| City | Seoul, South Korea |
| League | Asia League Ice Hockey (2016–2020) |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Folded | 2021 |
| Home arena | Mokdong Ice Rink |
| Colors | Red, white, blue |
The Daemyung Killer Whales were a professional ice hockey team based in Seoul, South Korea. The club joined the Asia League Ice Hockey in the 2016–17 season. [1] [2]
| Season | GP | W | W (OT) | W (pen) | L (pen) | L (OT) | L | GF | GA | Pts. | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 107 | 231 | 26 | 8th of 9 | Did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 72 | 88 | 37 | 6th of 8 | Did not qualify |
| 2018–19 | 34 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 81 | 60 | 64 | 1st of 8 | Semifinals |
| 2019–20 | 36 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 86 | 113 | 48 | 4th of 7 | Semifinals |
| Totals | 146 | 48 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 75 | 346 | 492 | 175 | — | — |
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