Chicago Cardinals (1972–1986)

Chicago Cardinals
CityChicago, Illinois
LeagueContinental Hockey League
Founded1971
Folded1986
Franchise history
1971–1976Chicago Cardinals
1978–1986Chicago Cardinals

The Chicago Cardinals were a semi-professional ice hockey team from Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals were founded as an independent team in 1971 and joined the Continental Hockey League (CnHL) in 1974. They suspended play in 1976, but returned to the league in 1978, remaining in it until it folded in 1986.