The Richmond Robins were a professional

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team based in

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. They were a member of the

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for five seasons from 1971–72 to 1975–76. Their cross-state rivals in the AHL were the Virginia Wings. The Robins were previously known as the Quebec Aces until the parent club, the

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, transferred the Aces to Virginia after the 1970–71 season.

Season-by-season results

Regular season

Playoffs

Notable Robins

* Bobby Taylor - Philadelphia Flyers/

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announcer * Dave Schultz * Orest Kindrachuk * Jimmy Watson * Steve Coates

External links

AHL statistics
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