When was New Haven Senators founded?

New Haven Senators was founded in 1972 in New Haven, CT, USA, USA.

Where is New Haven Senators based?

New Haven Senators is based in New Haven, CT, USA.

Who is the general manager of New Haven Senators?

The general manager of New Haven Senators is Roy Mlakar.

What are the team colors of New Haven Senators?

The team colors of New Haven Senators are Red + Black + Bronze + White.

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1985-1986 Season

New Haven Nighthawks were 36-37-7 in the 1985-86 AHL season with 79 points, 4th in the Southern Division and 7th overall.

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1985-1986 New Haven Nighthawks Roster

New Haven Nighthawks — 1985-1986 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Darren Eliot (G)	64	1961	Milton, ON, CAN	6'1"	174	R
		John Franzosa (G)	63	1963	Reading, MA, USA	5'7"	174	-
		Dave Hainsworth (G)	77	1948	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	-
	#1	Glen Hanlon (G)	69	1957	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#35	Glenn Healy (G)	64	1962	Pickering, ON, CAN	5'9"	190	L
	#30	Terry Kleisinger (G)	66	1960	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Roland Melanson (G)	66	1960	Moncton, NB, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#29	Ron Scott (G)	66	1960	Guelph, ON, CAN	5'8"	154	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Bob Bergloff (D)	68	1958	Dickinson, ND, USA	6'1"	185	R
	#3	Dan Clark (D)	68	1957	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#2	Steve Duchesne (D)	61	1965	Sept-Îles, QC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#26	Tony Feltrin (D)	64	1961	Ladysmith, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#18	Garry Galley (D)	63	1963	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#4	Ken Hammond (D)	63	1963	Port Credit, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#3	Mike McEwen (D)	70	1956	Hornepayne, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#22	Andy Otto (D)	63	1963	Park Ridge, IL, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#21	Tom Price (D)	72	1954	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	-
	#15	Steve Richmond (D)	66	1959	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#30	Simo Saarinen (D)	63	1963	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#5	Kjell Samuelsson (D)	68	1958	Tingsryd, SWE	6'6"	231	R
		Jens Peter Sawkins (D)	63	1963	Skagen, DEN	6'3"	190	-
	#6	Bruce Shoebottom (D)	61	1965	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#22	Scott Smith (D)	64	1962	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'1"	185	-
	#3	Al Tuer (D)	63	1963	North Battleford, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Steve Tuite (LW)	64	1962	Brockton, MA, USA	-	-	-
	#30	Don Waddell (D)	68	1958	Detroit, MI, USA	5'10"	183	L
	#23	Rob Whistle (D)	65	1961	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#6	Jim Wiemer (D/LW)	65	1961	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'4"	216	L
FORWARDS
	#16	Mike Allison (W/C)	65	1961	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#23	Jim Andonoff (RW/D)	61	1965	Grosse Pointe, MI, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#7	Mike Backman (RW)	71	1955	Halifax, NS, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#7	Guy Benoit (C)	61	1965	Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, CAN	5'8"	168	L
	#20	Dan Brennan (F)	66	1960	Dawson Creek, BC, CAN	6'3"	212	-
	#28	Jay Caufield (RW)	66	1960	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'4"	238	R
		Bob Crawford (RW)	67	1959	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#21	Glen Currie (LW)	68	1958	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#11	Marty Dallman (C)	63	1963	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#21	Mark DeCola (C)	64	1962	New Haven, CT, USA	5'9"	159	L
	#27	Jim Dobson (RW)	66	1960	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
		Craig Duncanson (LW)	59	1967	Lively, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#17	Bryan Erickson (RW)	66	1960	Roseau, MN, USA	5'9"	174	R
		Nick Fotiu (LW)	74	1952	Staten Island, NY, USA	6'2"	209	L
		Robbie Ftorek (C)	74	1952	Needham, MA, USA	5'10"	154	L
	#10	Dave Gagner (C)	61	1964	Chatham, ON, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#16	David Gans (C)	62	1964	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Bill Grum (LW)	65	1960	Newark, NJ, USA	6'1"	220	-
	#15	Paul Guay (RW)	63	1963	Providence, RI, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#21	Len Hachborn (C)	65	1961	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	L
	#13	Randy Heath (F)	61	1964	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Greg Hickey (LW)	71	1955	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#21	Chris Kontos (LW)	63	1963	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#8	Mark Lofthouse (RW)	69	1957	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	R
		Chris McSorley (C)	64	1962	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#19	Steve Moria (C)	65	1961	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#10	Dave Nicholls (RW)	63	1963	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#12	Bill O'Dwyer (C)	66	1960	Boston, MA, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Brian Patton (LW)	67	1959	Woodstock, ON, CAN	5'11"	172	L
	#17	Lyle Phair (LW)	65	1961	Pilot Mound, MB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Mike Rogers (C)	71	1954	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	170	L
		Darcy Roy (LW)	62	1964	Haileybury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#17	Steve Seguin (RW)	62	1964	Cornwall, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#25	Peter Sundström (LW)	64	1961	Skellefteå, SWE	6'0"	181	L
	#7	Brock Tredway (LW)	67	1959	Highland Creek, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#14	Gord Walker (RW)	61	1965	Castlegar, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	L
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1985-1986 New Haven Nighthawks Staff

Player-CoachRobbie Ftorek
General ManagerRoy Mlakar
BroadcasterSteve Carroll
Franchise OwnerJerry Buss
PresidentRoy Mlakar

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New Haven Senators Facts

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Team Colors: Red + Black + Bronze + White
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Founded: 1972

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43 players
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Experience

New Haven Nighthawks: 3 305 GP
NHL: 4 874 GP
WC: 41 GP
OG: 27 GP
SHL: 177 GP
Liiga: 171 GP
AHL: 5 235 GP

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New Haven Senators History and Standings

New Haven Senators — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
New Haven Senators
1992-1993	AHL	80	22	47	11	-	-	262	343	55	0.69	16	Did not make playoffs
New Haven Nighthawks
1991-1992	AHL	80	39	37	4	-	-	305	309	82	1.03	3	Division Semifinal loss
1990-1991	AHL	80	24	45	11	-	-	246	324	59	0.74	7	Did not make playoffs
1989-1990	AHL	80	32	41	7	-	-	283	316	71	0.89	7	Did not make playoffs
1988-1989	AHL	80	35	35	10	-	-	325	309	80	1	4	Final loss
1987-1988	AHL	80	33	37	7	-	3	288	307	76	0.95	5	Did not make playoffs
1986-1987	AHL	80	44	25	-	-	11	331	315	99	1.24	3	Division Semifinal loss
1985-1986	AHL	80	36	37	7	-	-	340	343	79	0.99	4	Division Semifinal loss
1984-1985	AHL	80	31	41	8	-	-	315	341	70	0.88	5	Did not make playoffs
1983-1984	AHL	80	36	40	4	-	-	365	371	76	0.95	5	Did not make playoffs
1982-1983	AHL	80	38	34	8	-	-	337	329	84	1.05	3	Division Final loss
1981-1982	AHL	80	39	33	8	-	-	292	276	86	1.08	3	Division Semifinal loss
1980-1981	AHL	80	29	40	11	-	-	295	321	69	0.86	4	Division Semifinal loss
1979-1980	AHL	80	46	25	9	-	-	350	305	101	1.26	1	Division Final loss
1978-1979	AHL	80	46	25	9	-	-	346	271	101	1.26	1	Final loss
1977-1978	AHL	80	38	31	11	-	-	313	292	87	1.09	2	Final loss
1976-1977	AHL	80	43	31	6	-	-	333	287	92	1.15	2	Semifinal loss
1975-1976	AHL	76	29	39	8	-	-	261	295	66	0.87	2	Division Semifinal loss
1974-1975	AHL	76	30	35	11	-	-	282	302	71	0.93	5	Final loss
1973-1974	AHL	76	35	31	10	-	-	291	275	80	1.05	4	Division Final loss
1972-1973	AHL	76	16	40	20	-	-	246	331	52	0.68	6	Did not make playoffs

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

New Haven Senators — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1992-1993	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	24.89
1991-1992	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	25.76
1990-1991	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.24
1989-1990	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	25.18
1988-1989	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	24.49

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Franchise All-Time Points

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Colley (F)	534	204	281	485
2.	Bill O'Dwyer (F)	293	92	147	239
3.	Dale Lewis (F)	299	86	151	237
4.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	208	98	130	228
5.	Jerry Byers (F)	213	94	112	206

Franchise All-Time Goals

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Colley (F)	534	204	281	485
2.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	208	98	130	228
3.	Jerry Byers (F)	213	94	112	206
4.	Bill O'Dwyer (F)	293	92	147	239
5.	Daryl Evans (F)	169	87	72	159

Franchise All-Time Assists

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Colley (F)	534	204	281	485
2.	Dale Lewis (F)	299	86	151	237
3.	Bill O'Dwyer (F)	293	92	147	239
4.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	208	98	130	228
5.	John Bednarski (D)	215	35	129	164

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Al Tuer (D)	210	3	40	688
2.	Dan Clark (D)	210	11	73	612
3.	Craig Duncanson (F)	177	57	151	522
4.	Chris Ahrens (D)	195	8	52	512
5.	Mike Backman (F)	218	57	149	504

Franchise All-Time Games Played

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Colley (F)	534	204	281	485
2.	Dale Lewis (F)	299	86	151	237
3.	Bill O'Dwyer (F)	293	92	147	239
4.	Brock Tredway (F)	263	73	98	171
5.	Tim Bothwell (D)	236	34	119	153

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Garry Galley (D)	4	2	8	2.00
2.	Tim Young (F)	13	7	20	1.54
3.	Marc Fortier (F)	16	9	24	1.50
4.	Daniel Guérard (F)	2	2	3	1.50
5.	Guy Charron (F)	2	1	3	1.50

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Steve West (F)	1973-1974	AHL	76	50	60	110	1.45	41
2.	Stan Drulia (F)	1991-1992	AHL	77	49	53	102	1.32	46
3.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	1983-1984	AHL	79	37	64	101	1.28	45
4.	Ed Johnstone (F)	1976-1977	AHL	80	40	58	98	1.23	79
5.	John Anderson (F)	1991-1992	AHL	68	41	54	95	1.40	24

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Daryl Evans (F)	1983-1984	AHL	69	51	34	85	1.23	14
2.	Steve West (F)	1973-1974	AHL	76	50	60	110	1.45	41
3.	Stan Drulia (F)	1991-1992	AHL	77	49	53	102	1.32	46
4.	Bill Lochead (F)	1979-1980	AHL	68	46	43	89	1.31	90
5.	Scott Bjugstad (F)	1989-1990	AHL	47	45	21	66	1.40	40

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mark Lofthouse (F)	1983-1984	AHL	79	37	64	101	1.28	45
2.	Steve West (F)	1973-1974	AHL	76	50	60	110	1.45	41
3.	Blake Dunlop (F)	1976-1977	AHL	76	33	60	93	1.22	16
4.	Ed Johnstone (F)	1976-1977	AHL	80	40	58	98	1.23	79
5.	Tom Colley (F)	1976-1977	AHL	80	37	56	93	1.16	36

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

New Haven Senators — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pierre-Yves Giroux (F)	1982-1983	AHL	62	16	31	47	0.76	337
2.	Frank Beaton (F)	1978-1979	AHL	74	6	23	29	0.39	319
3.	Darryl Williams (F)	1990-1991	AHL	57	14	11	25	0.44	278
4.	Dean Turner (D)	1978-1979	AHL	76	9	25	34	0.45	275
5.	Dan Clark (D)	1979-1980	AHL	75	0	24	24	0.32	247