San Diego Mariners

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The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based out of San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena. Previous to being in San Diego, the team was known as the New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, and Jersey Knights.

Star players for the Mariners included defenseman Harry Howell, center Andre Lacroix, and goaltender Ernie Wakely. The Mariners were coached by Howell (as player/coach) during their first season and Ron Ingram the succeeding two seasons, qualifying for the WHA playoffs each year.

Team Colors for the Mariners were Orange and Blue. The color scheme is the same as the 1966-74 San Diego Gulls of the old Western Hockey League (minor pro) and again was adopted in the form of throwback jerseys for the current ECHL San Diego Gulls.