Tropical Hockey League

The Tropical Hockey League was the first attempt at establishing professional hockey in the southeastern part of the United States.

The league folded after its one and only season, 1938-39. That one season ran from December 10 to April 2.

The Coral Gables Seminoles, Havana Tropicals, Miami Clippers and Miami Beach Pirates were the four teams that made up the league. All teams were based out of the Metropolitan Ice Palace in Miami, Florida, even though one team was representing Havana, Cuba. Coral Gables finished first during the 15 game regular season and won the playoff championship.

Bob Dill and Joe Simpson were the only Tropical League players that also spent time in the NHL.

Teams

Team name	City (nominal)	Arena	Seasons	Fate
Coral Gables Seminoles	Coral Gables, Florida	Metropolitan Ice Palace	1938-1939	Fold with league
Miami Beach Pirates	Miami Beach, Florida	Metropolitan Ice Palace	1938-1939	Fold with league
Miami Clippers	Miami, Florida	Metropolitan Ice Palace	1938-1939	Fold with league
Havana Tropicals	Havana, Cuba	Metropolitan Ice Palace	1938-1939	Fold with league

Final standings

Rank	Team	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	PTS
1	Coral Gables Seminoles	14	12	2	0	85	53	24
2	Miami Clippers	14	7	7	0	55	62	14
3	Miami Beach Pirates	15	6	9	0	61	71	10
4	Havana Tropicals	15	4	11	0	69	84	8

Standings

Standings	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	Pts
Coral Gables Seminoles	14	12	2	0	85	53	24
Miami Clippers	14	7	7	0	55	62	14
Miami Beach Pirates	15	6	9	0	61	71	10
Havana Tropicals	15	4	11	0	69	84	8

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