A to Z Encyclopaedia of Ice Hockey

Esbjerg, Denmark. Founded 1964. Known as Esbjerg Oilers.
Home ice : Esbjerg Sköjtebana
Team colours : yellow & blue
Honours : Won the Danish Championship in 1969, 1988, 1993 & 1996.

Esbjerg, Denmark.
Home ice for : Esbjerg IK
Capacity : 4,109
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Born in Avesta, Sweden. Defenceman. Played for his country in 23 games (2 goals). Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes 11th choice, 249th overall in the 1992 NHL draft. Debuted in the Swedish Elite League in the 1989-90 season. Competed in the EHL season 1996-97 with Västra Frölunda HC.
International Career : Played for Sweden between 1992 and 1994.
Club Career : Played for Västra Frölunda HC and Porin Ässät.
Medals : Won World Championship gold in 1992.

Born in Whitesboro, New York, USA. Netminder. Phoenix Coyotes 5th pick (139th overall) in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.
Club Career : Played for Phoenix Coyotes & Springfield Falcons 1998-99, Phoenix Coyotes & Houston Aeros & Springfield Falcons 1999-00, Phoenix Coyotes 2000-01, Phoenix Coyotes & Springfield Falcons 2001-02 and Philadelphia Flyers 2002- .
Honours : Won the William M Jennings Trophy 2002-03 ( tied with Martin Brodeur/Roman Cehmanek)

Espanola, Ontario, Canada. Played in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League 1962-71. Name changed to Espanola Screaming Eagles.
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Espanola, Ontario, Canada. Formerly the Espanola Eagles. Played in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League 1978-88, 1991-95 & 1998-03. The franchise relocated to Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
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Espoo, Finland. Founded in 1984 as Kiekko-Espoo. Changed its name to Espoo Blues in 1998. Played in Finnish League I Division 1988-92 and SM-liiga 1992- .
Home ice : LansiAuto Arena (play in Matinkylän jäähalli until 1998-99)

Team colours : blue, white & black
Head coach : Timo Tuomi

Born Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
International Career : Played for Canada in the 1972 Summit Series, the 1976 Canada Cup and the 1977 World Championship.
Club Career : Played for Chicago Blackhawks 1963-67, Boston Bruins 1967-76 and New York Rangers 1976-81.
Medals : Won the Stanley Cup in 1970 & 1972.
Honours : Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984 (player).
Won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1969 & 1974.
Won the Art Ross Trophy in 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973 & 1974.
Won the Lester B Pearson Award in 1970-71 & 1973-74.
Won the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1978.

NHL All-Star First Team centre 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73 & 1973-74.
NHL All-Star Second Team centre 1967-68 & 1974-75.
His number 7 jersey has been retired by Boston Bruins.
Jersey/Shirt numbers worn : 7 12 77

Born Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Netminder. Played international hockey for both Canada and the USA.
International Career : Played for Canada in the 1972 Summit Series and the 1977 World Championship. Played for the USA in the 1981 Canada Cup.
Club Career : Played for Montreal Canadiens 1968-69 and Chicago Blackhawks 1969-84.
Medals : Won the Stanley Cup in 1969.
Honours : Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 (player).
Won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1970.
Won the Vezina Trophy in 1970, 1972 (with Gary Smith) & 1974 (tied with Bernie Parent).
NHL All-Star First Team 1969-70, 1971-72 & 1979-80.
NHL All-Star Second Team 1972-73 & 1973-74.
His number 35 jersey has been retired by Chicago Blackhawks.
Jersey/Shirt numbers worn : 29 35

See Edmonton Senior Hockey League

Essen, Germany. Founded in 1994. Played in the German Bundesliga 1994-99 (effectively the 2nd division - under "DEL") and start in the 1999-2000 season in the DEL.
Home ice : Eissporthalle am Westbahnhof
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Head coach : Mike Zettel
Honours : Won the German Bundesliga in 1998-99

Essen, Germany. Played in the 2.Bundesliga.
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A two team challenge between Chelmsford Chieftains and Romford Raiders - both teams are based in the county of Essex in England.

See Estonia

Championships were contested in the 1930s. They were restarted in 1992.