Washington Lions

The Washington Lions were a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They were founded as a member of the American Hockey League in the 1941–42 season. The Lions played for two seasons and then disbanded during World War II. Another Washington Lions team played in the Eastern Hockey League from 1944–47. The AHL Lions were resurrected in 1947. Following the 1948–49 season, the team was relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio as the Cincinnati Mohawks. The void was filled by a second team of the same name playing in the Eastern Hockey League, from 1951–53, and 1954–57, who later became the Washington Presidents, when purchased by Harry Glynne III, and Jerry DeLise.[1]

This article is about the former ice hockey team. For the former American football team also known as the Presidents, see Washington Senators (NFL).
Washington Lions
CityWashington, D.C.
LeagueAmerican Hockey League
Operated1941–1943
1947–1949
Home arenaUline Arena
Franchise history
1941–1943Washington Lions (AHL)
1947–1949Washington Lions (AHL)
1949–1958Cincinnati Mohawks
1951–1957Washington Lions (EHL)
1957–1960Washington Presidents (EHL)

American Hockey League results

Regular season
SeasonGamesWonLostTiedPointsGoals
for		Goals
against		Standing
1941–425620306461601723rd, East
1942–435614348361842723rd, East
1947–486817456402413696th, East
1948–496811534261794016th, East

Playoffs
Season1st round2nd roundFinals
1941–42L, 0-2, Cleveland——
1942–43Out of playoffs
1947–48Out of playoffs
1948–49Out of playoffs

Eastern Hockey League results

Regular season
SeasonGamesWonLostTiedPointsGoals
for		Goals
against		Standing
1951–195236924321124155
1952–1953602631355201215
1954–1955492621254204175
1955–1956643328369258267
1956–1957641845137256397

Playoffs

The team made the playoffs in 1952–1953 season but lost in the first round.[2]

References
  1. "BLADES ARE SET FOR WASHINGTON". Bridgeport Telegram. Bridgeport, Connecticut. October 30, 1957. p. 24.icon of an open green padlock
  2. "Washington Lions hockey team [1952-1953 EHL] statistics and history at hockeydb.com". HockeyDB.


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