Missouri River Otters Men/Unisex T-Shirt springfield The "Bandit Ball" offense led

The "Bandit Ball" offense led them to winning records and two playoff appearances

At the end of the 1979–1980 season

but took the "Sharks" name after the proposed San Francisco Sharks franchise (not to be confused with the current NHL San Jose Sharks) was transferred to Quebec and became the Nordiques before the WHA began play

Illinois and were one of the charter franchises of the USFL

Also known as the Coliseum at Richfield

Missouri River Otters Men/Unisex T-Shirt springfield The "Bandit Ball" offense ledThe River Otters played their inaugural season in the UHL during the same year their rink, Family Arena, was opened just outside of St. Louis in St. Charles. Former Blues' player Mark Reed was named head coach. They had very strong attendance in their first several seasons, and signed several players during the NHL lockout for the '04 '05 season. Eventually the team folded before the '06 '07 season, noting that it was difficult to field a professional