Greensboro Generals (1959–1977)
The Greensboro Generals were a minor league ice hockey team based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro was part of the Eastern Hockey League from 1959 to 1973, and then played in the Southern Hockey League from 1973 to 1977. The team was founded when the Troy Bruins of the International Hockey League were relocated by owner Ken Wilson and admitted to the EHL, to play in the recently built Greensboro Coliseum.
| Greensboro Generals | |
|---|---|
| City | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| League | EHL (1959–73) SHL (1973–1977) |
| Operated | 1959–1977 |
| Home arena | Greensboro Coliseum (1959–1975) Piedmont Arena (1975–1977) |
| Colors | Green, gold, white, orange |
| Affiliates | NHL (1967–1977) WHA (1972–1975) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1951–1959 | Troy Bruins |
| 1959–1977 | Greensboro Generals |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | 1963 EHL |
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