Hammond Cardinals | |
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City | Schererville, Indiana |
League | Continental Hockey League |
Operated | 1977–1978 |
Home arena | Black Hawk Arena [1] |
Colors | Red and Black |
The Hammond Cardinals were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in Schererville, Indiana. The team was in operation for one seasons in the Continental Hockey League.
Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | Place | Playoffs |
1977-78 | 34 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 47 | 198 | 120 | 2nd | N/A |
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