The Beast of New Haven were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League in the 1997–98 and 1998–99 seasons.[1] The team was based in New Haven, Connecticut, and played at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which was demolished in 2007.[2] The Beast were affiliated with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. This franchise was known as the Carolina Monarchs from 1995 to 1997.[1]

Beast of New Haven
CityNew Haven, Connecticut
LeagueAmerican Hockey League
ConferenceEastern
DivisionNew England
Operated1997–1999
Home arenaNew Haven Coliseum
ColorsSilver, Yellow, Navy Blue
     
Head coachKevin McCarthy
AffiliatesCarolina Hurricanes
Florida Panthers
Franchise history
1989–1995Greensboro Monarchs
1995–1997Carolina Monarchs
1997–1999Beast of New Haven

Season-by-season results

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Regular season

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Season Games Won Lost Tied OTL Points Goals for Goals against Standing
1997–98 80 38 33 7 2 85 256 239 3rd, New England
1998–99 80 33 35 7 5 78 240 250 5th, New England

Playoffs

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Season 1st round 2nd round 3rd round Finals
1997–98 L, 0-3, Hartford
1998–99 Out of playoffs

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Commito, Mike (March 27, 2018). "This Is the Most Haunting Sports Logo in History". Vice. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Cloutier, Bill (October 3, 2012). "The New Haven Coliseum was demolished, paved and turned into a parking lot". New Haven Register. Retrieved June 29, 2020.