The Omaha Knights was a minor professional ice hockey team in Omaha, Nebraska. The franchise was founded in 1959 and played for four seasons before relocating to Toledo, Ohio. The team was swiftly replaced by the identically named Omaha Knights of the Central Professional Hockey League.

Omaha Knights
CityOmaha, Nebraska
LeagueInternational Hockey League
Operated1959–1963
Home arenaAk-Sar-Ben Arena
ColorsBlack and Red
Franchise history
1959–1963Omaha Knights
1963–1970Toledo Blades
1970–1974Toledo Hornets
1974–1975Lansing Lancers

Ken Wilson was the general manager from 1960 to 1963. Goaltender Glenn Ramsay won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the fewest goals against during the 1961–62 and the 1962–63 regular seasons. The Rookie of the Year Trophy was awarded to Knights' player John Gravel in 1963.

Season-by-season records

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Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs
1959–60 67 15 47 5 35 198 303 4th in West Missed
1960–61 70 35 32 3 73 254 235 3rd in West Lost round-robin semifinal
1961–62 68 37 28 3 77 264 227 4th Lost semifinal
1962–63 70 30 35 5 65 252 248 4th Lost semifinal
Totals 275 117 142 16 968 1213
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