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| New Haven Knights | |
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| City | New Haven, Connecticut |
| League | United Hockey League |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Home arena | New Haven Coliseum |
| Colors | Purple, silver, black, white |
| Franchise history | |
| 2000–2002 | New Haven Knights |
The New Haven Knights were a minor professional ice hockey team and members of the United Hockey League from 2000 to 2002. They played in New Haven, Connecticut, at the New Haven Coliseum, and were the last team to play at that venue, folding when the Coliseum closed in 2002.
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