1994 RHI season
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The 1994 RHI season was the 2nd season of Roller Hockey International
. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs
ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup. The Vancouver Voodoo
hosted the 1st RHI All-Star Game at the Pacific Coliseum
in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 9, 1994.
played games at both their original home the PNE Agrodome
, as well as the much larger Pacific Coliseum
. The Calgary Rad'z
made the Max Bell Centre
their permanent home arena. The Anaheim Bullfrogs
' home, Anaheim Arena, was renamed the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.
, Florida Hammerheads, Los Angeles Blades
, and Oakland Skates
debuted new logos and uniforms for the season, while the San Diego Barracudas
and St. Louis Vipers
debuted new uniforms.
relocated to Sacramento, California
to become the Sacramento River Rats, and the Utah Rollerbees relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada
to become the Las Vegas Flash
.
, Edmonton Sled Dogs, Minnesota Arctic Blast
, Montreal Roadrunners
, New England Stingers
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
, Philadelphia Bulldogs
, Phoenix Cobras
, Pittsburgh Phantoms, San Jose Rhinos
, and Tampa Bay Tritons
.
commissioner Gary Bettman
had done with the NHL's realignment, RHI new conferences and divisions were now geographically-named. Teams were placed into either the Eastern Conference
, in the Atlantic Division
or Central Division
, or the Western Conference
, in the Northwest Division
or Pacific Division
.
In addition, the playoff format was altered to resemble that of the pre–1993 NHL. Whereas the playoffs had previously been bracketed and seeded by league, they were now broken down by division and conference: the top four teams in each division were seeded one to four, with one playing four and two playing three, with the two winners playing in the division finals. Then the two division winners would play for the right to play for the Murphy Cup. The length of the playoff series were also expanded from a single elimination until the Murphy Cup Finals which was a best-of-three games, to best-of-three games in all series, with the third game being a one 12–minute period. Game one would be played at the lower seeded team's home arena, while games two and three would be played at the higher seeded team's home arena.
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
were the Eastern Conference
regular season champions and had the best overall record at 37 points. The Los Angeles Blades
had the best record in the Western Conference
with 36 points.
Roller Hockey International
Roller Hockey International was a professional inline hockey league that operated in North America from 1993 to 1999. It was the first major professional league for inline hockey....
. It began on June 4, 1994, with the regular season ending in August. The Murphy Cup playoffs
1994 Murphy Cup playoffs
The 1994 Murphy Cup playoffs of Roller Hockey International began in September, 1994, after the 1994 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, four from each division , play a best-of-three series, with the third game a one 12–minute period, for the...
ended in September, with the Buffalo Stampede defeating the Portland Rage to win their first Murphy Cup. The Vancouver Voodoo
Vancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
hosted the 1st RHI All-Star Game at the Pacific Coliseum
Pacific Coliseum
Pacific Coliseum is an indoor arena, at Hastings Park, in Vancouver, British Columbia.Completed in 1968, at the former site of the Pacific National Exhibition, the arena currently holds 16,281, for ice hockey, though capacity at its opening was 15,713....
in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 9, 1994.
Arena changes
The Vancouver VoodooVancouver Voodoo
The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
played games at both their original home the PNE Agrodome
PNE Agrodome
PNE Agrodome is a sports arena located in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was built in 1963 and holds 5,000 people or 3,260 when configured to use the hockey or lacrosse surface. It annually hosts the provincial high school boys' 'AAA' basketball championships...
, as well as the much larger Pacific Coliseum
Pacific Coliseum
Pacific Coliseum is an indoor arena, at Hastings Park, in Vancouver, British Columbia.Completed in 1968, at the former site of the Pacific National Exhibition, the arena currently holds 16,281, for ice hockey, though capacity at its opening was 15,713....
. The Calgary Rad'z
Calgary Rad'z
The Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their...
made the Max Bell Centre
Max Bell Centre
The Max Bell Centre is an ice hockey arena, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in the community of Radisson Heights. It seats 2,121, for hockey, with a standing room capacity of over 3,000...
their permanent home arena. The Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
' home, Anaheim Arena, was renamed the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.
New logos and uniforms
The Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
, Florida Hammerheads, Los Angeles Blades
Los Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
, and Oakland Skates
Oakland Skates
The Oakland Skates were a professional roller hockey team and were a member team in Roller Hockey International from 1993 through 1996. In 1993 the Skates were a finalist for the RHI league championship, named the Murphy Cup, for one of the league founders, Dennis Murphy, losing to the Anaheim...
debuted new logos and uniforms for the season, while the San Diego Barracudas
San Diego Barracudas
The San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
and St. Louis Vipers
St. Louis Vipers
The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995...
debuted new uniforms.
Relocation
The Connecticut CoastersConnecticut Coasters
The Connecticut Coasters were a Roller Hockey International franchise based in New Haven, Connecticut, that played only in the 1993 season.Their team colors were teal, purple, and silver. They played at New Haven Memorial Coliseum. The Coasters finished 3rd in their division and finished 7th in...
relocated to Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
to become the Sacramento River Rats, and the Utah Rollerbees relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
to become the Las Vegas Flash
Las Vegas Flash
The Las Vegas Flash were an inline hockey team which existed for one season in 1994. The Flash were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the Thomas & Mack Center.The franchise was previously known as:...
.
Expansion
The league doubled in size from 12 teams to 24 by adding 13 new franchises, including the Atlanta Fire Ants, Buffalo Stampede, Chicago CheetahsChicago Cheetahs
The Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
, Edmonton Sled Dogs, Minnesota Arctic Blast
Minnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, Montreal Roadrunners
Montreal Roadrunners
The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
, New England Stingers
New England Stingers
The New England Stingers were a professional roller hockey team based in Portland, Maine, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, New Jersey Rockin Rollers
New Jersey Rockin Rollers
The New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
, Philadelphia Bulldogs
Philadelphia Bulldogs
The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
, Phoenix Cobras
Phoenix Cobras
The Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
, Pittsburgh Phantoms, San Jose Rhinos
San Jose Rhinos
The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
, and Tampa Bay Tritons
Tampa Bay Tritons
The Tampa Bay Tritons were a professional roller hockey team based in Tampa, Florida, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. Mark Messier was a part owner in the club during its short existence....
.
Realignment
With the larger RHI, for this season the league realigned its teams into two conferences, each with two divisions, each with six teams. Following what new National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
commissioner Gary Bettman
Gary Bettman
Gary Bruce Bettman is the commissioner of the National Hockey League , a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice-president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association...
had done with the NHL's realignment, RHI new conferences and divisions were now geographically-named. Teams were placed into either the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
, in the Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (RHI)
RHI's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Buffalo Stampede*Florida Hammerheads*Montreal Roadrunners*New Jersey Rockin Rollers...
or Central Division
Central Division (RHI)
Roller Hockey International’s Central Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Atlanta Fire Ants*Chicago Cheetahs*Minnesota Arctic Blast...
, or the Western Conference
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
, in the Northwest Division
Northwest Division (RHI)
RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
or Pacific Division
Pacific Division (RHI)
RHI's Pacific Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Buss Division.-1994:*Anaheim Bullfrogs*Las Vegas Flash*Los Angeles Blades*Oakland Skates*San Diego Barracudas...
.
In addition, the playoff format was altered to resemble that of the pre–1993 NHL. Whereas the playoffs had previously been bracketed and seeded by league, they were now broken down by division and conference: the top four teams in each division were seeded one to four, with one playing four and two playing three, with the two winners playing in the division finals. Then the two division winners would play for the right to play for the Murphy Cup. The length of the playoff series were also expanded from a single elimination until the Murphy Cup Finals which was a best-of-three games, to best-of-three games in all series, with the third game being a one 12–minute period. Game one would be played at the lower seeded team's home arena, while games two and three would be played at the higher seeded team's home arena.
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Note: x – clinched playoff spot, y – clinched division title, z – clinched regular season conference title, b – clinched best overall record, e – eliminated from playoff contentionTiebreaking procedures
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the rankingRanking
A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', 'ranked lower than' or 'ranked equal to' the second....
of the clubs is determined in the following order:
- The fewer number of games played.
- The greater number of games won.
- The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season.
- The fewer number of goals against.
Scoring leaders
| Player | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Young |
Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
22 | 30 | 49 | 79 | +9 | 18 |
| Randy Skarda Randy Skarda Randall Jude Skarda is a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted in the eighth round, 157th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He played twenty-six games in the National Hockey League with the Blues: twenty-five in the 1989–90 season and one more in... |
Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
21 | 18 | 59 | 77 | +20 | 109 |
| Chris Valicevic Chris Valicevic Chris Valicevic is a former professional ice hockey defenseman who spent the majority of his career with the ECHL Louisiana IceGators.-ECHL:... |
Portland Rage | 22 | 25 | 50 | 75 | +18 | 37 |
 Mark WoolfMark Woolf (ice hockey b. 1970) Mark Woolf is a retired professional ice hockey and roller hockey player whom was drafted by Boston Bruins 126th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He also competed at the IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship representing Canada.... |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
22 | 40 | 34 | 74 | +9 | 20 |
| Gerry St. Cyr |
Portland Rage | 22 | 42 | 31 | 73 | +4 | 104 |
| John Hanson |
Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
22 | 35 | 37 | 72 | +19 | 18 |
| Sean Krakiwsky |
Calgary Rad'z Calgary Rad'z The Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their... |
22 | 30 | 42 | 72 | +10 | 30 |
| Tim Hanus |
Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... |
22 | 36 | 35 | 71 | +29 | 27 |
| Kent Hawley |
Philadelphia Bulldogs Philadelphia Bulldogs The Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:... |
22 | 29 | 37 | 66 | –3 | 28 |
| Brian Downey |
Portland Rage | 22 | 19 | 47 | 66 | +1 | 28 |
Leading goaltenders
| Player | Team | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Max Mikhailovsky |
Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... |
19 | 856 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 100 | 0 | .863 | 5.60 |
| Marc Delorme |
Montreal Roadrunners Montreal Roadrunners The Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre... |
18 | 522 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 67 | 0 | .837 | 6.16 |
| Ken Kinney |
Vancouver Voodoo Vancouver Voodoo The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in... |
15 | 575 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 77 | 0 | .842 | 6.43 |
| Lance Carlson |
Portland Rage | 18 | 736 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 101 | 0 | .844 | 6.58 |
| Randy Jaycock |
Calgary Rad'z Calgary Rad'z The Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their... |
11 | 476 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66 | 0 | .835 | 6.65 |
| Chris Gordon |
Anaheim Bullfrogs Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... |
11 | 490 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 0 | .816 | 6.66 |
| Grant Sjerven |
San Jose Rhinos San Jose Rhinos The San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena.... |
15 | 523 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 73 | 0 | .838 | 6.69 |
| Scott Humphrey |
St. Louis Vipers St. Louis Vipers The St. Louis Vipers were a team of professional roller hockey players based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was a part of the now-defunct Roller Hockey International League. They played their home games in the former St. Louis Arena but then moved to the Kiel Center in 1995... |
13 | 473 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 0 | .858 | 6.89 |
| Nick Vitucci Nick Vitucci Nick Vitucci is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Currently, he is the head coach of the ECHL's Toledo Walleye.... |
Buffalo Stampede | 22 | 1037 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 150 | 0 | .827 | 6.94 |
| Todd Bojcun |
Florida Hammerheads | 12 | 449 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 66 | 0 | .850 | 7.04 |
Playoff seeds
After the regular season, 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Minnesota Arctic BlastMinnesota Arctic Blast
The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
were the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (RHI)
The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference....
regular season champions and had the best overall record at 37 points. The Los Angeles Blades
Los Angeles Blades
The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
had the best record in the Western Conference
Western Conference (RHI)
The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference....
with 36 points.
Atlantic Division
- Buffalo Stampede – Atlantic DivisionAtlantic Division (RHI)RHI's Atlantic Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Buffalo Stampede*Florida Hammerheads*Montreal Roadrunners*New Jersey Rockin Rollers...
champions, 34 points - Montreal RoadrunnersMontreal RoadrunnersThe Montreal Roadrunners played from 1994 to 1997 in the Roller Hockey International. Their home games were at the Montreal Forum and the Molson Centre...
– 26 points - Philadelphia BulldogsPhiladelphia BulldogsThe Philadelphia Bulldogs were an inline hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of Roller Hockey International . They were part of the 1994 RHI Expansion.-See also:...
– 24 points - New Jersey Rockin RollersNew Jersey Rockin RollersThe New Jersey Rockin Rollers were a professional roller hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. In 1997 they were coached by legendary roller hockey guru Bob Antolos....
– 23 points
Central Division
- Minnesota Arctic BlastMinnesota Arctic BlastThe Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
– Central DivisionCentral Division (RHI)Roller Hockey International’s Central Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Murphy Division.-1994:*Atlanta Fire Ants*Chicago Cheetahs*Minnesota Arctic Blast...
and Eastern Conference regular season champions; Best Overall Record winners, 37 points - Pittsburgh Phantoms – 26 points
- Chicago CheetahsChicago CheetahsThe Chicago Cheetahs were a professional roller hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States that played in Roller Hockey International. The Cheetahs joined the league in 1994. The Cheetahs were part-owned by basketball legend George Mikan...
– 24 points - Atlanta Fire Ants – 22 points
Northwest Division
- Vancouver VoodooVancouver VoodooThe Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which played in the RHI league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in the PNE Agrodome in 1993 and 1994, the Pacific Coliseum in 1994 and 1995, and in...
– Northwest DivisionNorthwest Division (RHI)RHI's Northwest Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the King Division.-1994:*Calgary Rad'z*Edmonton Sled Dogs*Phoenix Cobras*Portland Rage*Sacramento River Rats...
champions, 31 points - Calgary Rad'zCalgary Rad'zThe Calgary Rad'z were a professional inline hockey team that played two seasons in the Roller Hockey International in 1993 and 1994. The Rad'z were a founding member of the RHI. The Rad'z began play in the Olympic Saddledome, but moved to the much smaller Max Bell Arena midway through their...
– 26 points - Phoenix CobrasPhoenix CobrasThe Phoenix Cobras were a professional roller hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that played in Roller Hockey International....
– 24 points - Portland Rage – 23 points
Pacific Division
- Los Angeles BladesLos Angeles BladesThe Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum....
– Pacific DivisionPacific Division (RHI)RHI's Pacific Division was formed in 1994 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Buss Division.-1994:*Anaheim Bullfrogs*Las Vegas Flash*Los Angeles Blades*Oakland Skates*San Diego Barracudas...
and Western Conference regular season champions, 36 points - San Jose RhinosSan Jose RhinosThe San Jose Rhinos were an inline hockey team in Roller Hockey International from 1994-97. In its second year, the team won the Murphy Cup with a victory over the Montreal Roadrunners in the championship game. The team played its home games at the San Jose Arena....
– 28 points - Anaheim BullfrogsAnaheim BullfrogsThe Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
– 27 points - San Diego BarracudasSan Diego BarracudasThe San Diego Barracudas were a southern Californian professional inline hockey team which existed from 1993 through 1996. The Barracudas were a part of Roller Hockey International. The team's home games were played at the San Diego Sports Arena...
– 22 points
Playoff bracket
In the first two rounds, the highest seed in each division is matched against the lowest remaining seed, with the two division finals winners in each conference matched against each other in the conference finals. The higher-seeded team is awarded home floor advantage, which gives them a possible maximum of two games on their home floor, with the lower-seeded team getting one. In the Murphy Cup Finals, home floor is determined based on regular season points. Thus, the Buffalo Stampede had home floor advantage in the Murphy Cup Finals. Each best-of-three series, with the third game a one 12–minute period, followed a 1–2 format. This means that the lower-seeded team had home floor for game 1, while the higher-seeded team had home floor for game 2, and if necessary, the 12–minute period game 3.RHI awards
| Award | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Murphy Cup | Buffalo Stampede |
| Eastern Conference Champions Eastern Conference (RHI) The Eastern Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Western Conference.... |
Buffalo Stampede |
| Western Conference Champions Western Conference (RHI) The Western Conference was one of two conferences in Roller Hockey International used to divide teams. Its counterpart was the Eastern Conference.... |
Portland Rage |
| Coach of the Year | |
| Defenseman of the Year | Randy Skarda Randy Skarda Randall Jude Skarda is a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted in the eighth round, 157th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He played twenty-six games in the National Hockey League with the Blues: twenty-five in the 1989–90 season and one more in... (Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... ) |
| Executive of the Year | |
| Goalie of the Year | Max Mikhailovsky (Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... ) |
| Leading Scorer | John Young (Minnesota Arctic Blast Minnesota Arctic Blast The Minnesota Arctic Blast were a professional roller hockey team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States that played in Roller Hockey International.... ) |
| Most Valuable Player | Max Mikhailovsky (Los Angeles Blades Los Angeles Blades The Los Angeles Blades were a professional inline hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. The Blades played in Roller Hockey International from 1993-1997 and played their home games at the Great Western Forum.... ) |
| Playoff MVP | John Vecchiarelli (Buffalo Stampede) |
See also
- Season structure of RHI
- 1994 Murphy Cup playoffs1994 Murphy Cup playoffsThe 1994 Murphy Cup playoffs of Roller Hockey International began in September, 1994, after the 1994 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, four from each division , play a best-of-three series, with the third game a one 12–minute period, for the...
- 1994 RHI Draft
- 1993 RHI season1993 RHI seasonThe 1993 RHI season was the 1st season of operation of Roller Hockey International . The season started on July 1, 1993. The Anaheim Bullfrogs defeated the Oakland Skates in the 1993 Murphy Cup Final 2–0 to win the first Murphy Cup.-Teams and divisions:...
- 1994 RHI transactions
- 1st Roller Hockey International All-Star Game
- Roller Hockey International All-Star Game
- 1994 in sports1994 in sports1994 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* January 29 – death of Ulrike Maier , Austrian skier, who broke her neck when she crashed during a World Cup downhill race at Garmisch-Partenkirchen...