Phoenix Roadrunners T-Shirt

Product Details:

• 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
• 4.2 oz combed and ring-spun cotton
• Extra soft, lightweight
• Unisex classic fit
• Pre-shrunk, side-seamed
• Printed graphics
• Ships in 3–5 business days

Team: Phoenix Roadrunners
Years Active: 1967–1977 (WHL 1967–1974 · WHA 1974–1977)
Home: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum — Phoenix, AZ ("The Madhouse on McDowell")
Titles: Lester Patrick Cup champions 1972–73, 1973–74

The Phoenix Roadrunners were one of the most successful clubs of the late Western Hockey League (WHL) era and one of the most beloved teams in early Arizona pro sports. Formed in 1967 when a Phoenix ownership group purchased and relocated the Victoria Maple Leafs, the Roadrunners played their entire run at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, known to fans as "The Madhouse on McDowell."

Phoenix won back-to-back Lester Patrick Cups as WHL champions in 1972–73 and 1973–74, the league's final title before it folded. The Roadrunners then moved up to the World Hockey Association with their roster largely intact, posting winning records in their first two seasons. Center Robbie Ftorek anchored the WHA years, scoring 117 points in 1976–77 to become the first American-born MVP in a major professional hockey league, before financial pressure folded the franchise ahead of the WHA's final season in 1977.

Vintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.