The Utica Mohawks are a defunct professional

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team that played from 1978 to 1980 in the

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. Based in

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, the team played its home games at the

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. The team moved to Salem, Virginia and became the Salem Raiders for the 1980–81 season. The team would be replaced by the Mohawk Valley Stars the following season in the newly formed

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. Under head coaches Chuck Catto and Larry Mickey, the Mohawks compiled a two-season combined record of 57 wins, 77 losses, and 6 ties.

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Defunct ice hockey teams in the United States Defunct sports clubs and teams in New York (state) 1978 establishments in New York (state) 1980 disestablishments in New York (state) Eastern Hockey League (1978–1981) teams Boston Bruins minor league affiliates

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