Vancouver Voodoo
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The Vancouver Voodoo were a roller hockey team based in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
which played in the RHI (Roller Hockey International
) 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 1996, played in General Motors Place. The team folded from the league in 1996.
, Portland Rage, and Utah Rollerbees, good for second overall, behind the Anaheim Bullfrogs
. In the first round of the playoffs, they are
eliminated by the division rival Calgary Rad'z
8-7.
Star forward Jose Charbonneau
, a former NHLer, leads the RHI in regular season scoring with 68 points in 14 games, and attracts the attention of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks
, who had previously released Charbonneau in 1989. Charbonneau plays 33 more games for the Canucks before finishing his career in Europe. Former NHL star Tiger Williams
plays in one game for the Voodoo and registers 2 points.
Playing at the PNE Agrodome
, the Voodoo averages an attendance of 3,800.
, Phoenix Cobras, Portland Rage, Edmonton Sled Dogs, and Sacramento River Rats. They finish atop their division, as well as second overall in the Western Conference, behind the Los Angeles Blades
. The Voodoo's leading scorer is Ryan Harrison; he finishes with 62 points in 22 games, good for 15th overall in the
league.
In the playoffs, the Voodoo are once again defeated in the first round, ousted by Portland in two games.
The Voodoo's average attendance rises to 4,600 as they begin playing games at the Pacific Coliseum
- in close vicinity to the PNE Agrodome
- as well.
for the third straight season. Ryan Harrison leads Vancouver in scoring again with 63 points in 24 games, 15th overall in the league once more.
In the playoffs, Vancouver makes it out of the first round for the first time, defeating the Oakland Skates
in two games, but is halted in the second round by the San Jose Rhinos
, the inevitable Murphy Cup champions.
As the Voodoo fully relocate to the Pacific Coliseum
, their average attendance rises again to 5,300.
are eliminated in the second round in three games by the Anaheim Bullfrogs
. Vancouver's Doug Ast finishes second overall in the league in regular season scoring with 91 points in 28 games.
The Voodoo relocate again to the Vancouver Canucks
' home stadium General Motors Place, and the average attendance peaks at 5,500.
At the end of the 1996 season, the Vancouver Voodoo franchise folds after 4 years.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
which played in the RHI (Roller Hockey International
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....
) league. The Voodoo were one of the original twelve teams to join the league in 1993. They played in 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...
in 1993 and 1994, 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 1994 and 1995, and in 1996, played in General Motors Place. The team folded from the league in 1996.
Season by season
The Voodoo experienced consistent success in the regular season throughout their four year history, winning their division all four years. Despite their regular season success, however, the Voodoo never made it out of the second round of the playoffs.1993
In the RHI's inaugural season, Vancouver finishes first in the King Division, atop the Calgary Rad'zCalgary 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...
, Portland Rage, and Utah Rollerbees, good for second overall, behind 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...
. In the first round of the playoffs, they are
eliminated by the division rival 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...
8-7.
Star forward Jose Charbonneau
José Charbonneau
Jose Charbonneau is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent parts of 4 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1987 and 1995.-Playing career:...
, a former NHLer, leads the RHI in regular season scoring with 68 points in 14 games, and attracts the attention of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
, who had previously released Charbonneau in 1989. Charbonneau plays 33 more games for the Canucks before finishing his career in Europe. Former NHL star Tiger Williams
Tiger Williams
David James "Tiger" Williams is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1974–75 to 1987–88. He is the NHL's career leader in penalty minutes.-NHL career:...
plays in one game for the Voodoo and registers 2 points.
Playing at 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...
, the Voodoo averages an attendance of 3,800.
1994
As league expansion doubles the league's team total to 24, the Voodoo are placed in the new Northwest Division with the Calgary Rad'zCalgary 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...
, Phoenix Cobras, Portland Rage, Edmonton Sled Dogs, and Sacramento River Rats. They finish atop their division, as well as second overall in the Western Conference, behind 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....
. The Voodoo's leading scorer is Ryan Harrison; he finishes with 62 points in 22 games, good for 15th overall in the
league.
In the playoffs, the Voodoo are once again defeated in the first round, ousted by Portland in two games.
The Voodoo's average attendance rises to 4,600 as they begin playing games 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 close vicinity to 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.
1995
The Voodoo finish atop their division and second in their conferencefor the third straight season. Ryan Harrison leads Vancouver in scoring again with 63 points in 24 games, 15th overall in the league once more.
In the playoffs, Vancouver makes it out of the first round for the first time, defeating the 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...
in two games, but is halted in the second round by the 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....
, the inevitable Murphy Cup champions.
As the Voodoo fully relocate to 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....
, their average attendance rises again to 5,300.
1996
Vancouver wins their division for the fourth consecutive season, butare eliminated in the second round in three games by 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...
. Vancouver's Doug Ast finishes second overall in the league in regular season scoring with 91 points in 28 games.
The Voodoo relocate again to the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
' home stadium General Motors Place, and the average attendance peaks at 5,500.
At the end of the 1996 season, the Vancouver Voodoo franchise folds after 4 years.
Regular season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts |
| 1993 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| 1994 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 31 |
| 1995 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 27 |
| 1996 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 39 |