San Francisco Shamrocks Explained

The San Francisco Shamrocks were a minor professional ice hockey team that played in the Pacific Hockey League (PHL) during the 1977 - 78 and 1978 - 79 seasons. Based in Daly City, California, the team played its home games in the Cow Palace.

Coached by Wayne Rivers, the 1977 - 78 team compiled a 24–17–1 record, and won the Pacific Hockey League championship.[1] The 1978 - 79 team completed less than half of its scheduled games before the Shamrocks folded on January 3, 1979.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/WHERE-ARE-THEY-NOW-Wayne-Rivers-Moon-on-2857938.php WHERE ARE THEY NOW / Wayne Rivers / 'Moon' on long road trip / Ex-Shamrock, now a trucker, looks back on career - SFGate
  2. http://www.pbase.com/elliot/phl Pacific Hockey League 1977 - 1979 / San Francisco Shamrocks Photo Gallery by Elliot Lowe at pbase.com