League Ice Hockey Superleague Owners Harry Harkimo Arena Metro Radio Arena | Capacity 4,500 Owner Harry Harkimo Founded 1996 | |
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History 'Newcastle Cobras'
1996–98
'Newcastle Riverkings'
1998–2000
'Newcastle Jesters'
2000–01 City Newcastle upon Tyne, England Team Colours Red, Blue, Yellow & White | ||
Sheffield steelers vs newcastle jesters 9th december 2000 benson hedges cup final
The Newcastle Jesters were an ice hockey franchise based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. The team were members of the Ice Hockey Superleague and played their home games at the Telewest Arena (now the Metro Radio Arena).
Contents
- Sheffield steelers vs newcastle jesters 9th december 2000 benson hedges cup final
- Ayr scottish eagles vs newcastle jesters benson hedges cup quarter final 2nd leg 2000
- Single Season of Jesters 20002001
- References
Ayr scottish eagles vs newcastle jesters benson hedges cup quarter final 2nd leg 2000
Single Season of Jesters (2000–2001)
The name 'Jesters' was the last of three used by the club during its five-year existence. The franchise was initially known as the Newcastle Cobras between 1996 and 1998. The team was then known as the Newcastle Riverkings for two seasons between 1998 and 2000 before it assumed its final name for the 2000–01 season.
During the summer of 2001 it was revealed that the Jesters owed unpaid wages to their playing squad and an embargo was placed on the club until a financial settlement was made. When no agreement had been reached two months into the season the Superleague opted to shut down the franchise.
Hockey returned to the area with the Newcastle Vipers who joined the British National League in 2002 and then became members of the Elite Ice Hockey League. The Vipers though would fold in 2011.
