The Washington Lions were a professional

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team based in

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They were founded as a member of the

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in the 1941–42 season. The Lions played for two seasons and then disbanded during

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. Another Washington Lions team played in the

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from 1944–47. The AHL Lions were resurrected in 1947. Following the 1948–49 season, the team was relocated to

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as the

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. The void was filled by a second team of the same name playing in the Eastern Hockey League, from 1951–53, and 1954–57, who later became the

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, when purchased by Harry Glynne III, and Jerry DeLise.

American Hockey League results

Regular season

Playoffs

Eastern Hockey League results

Regular season

Playoffs

The team made the playoffs in 1952–1953 season but lost in the first round.

References

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