1947-48 Regular Season: Ramblers vs. St. Louis Flyers Professional hockey has a long history with the city of New Haven, Connecticut, dating back to 1922 with the New Haven Bears. The New Haven Ramblers were an original member of the AHL, joining that league as the New Haven Eagles in 1936. The team made its home at the New Haven Arena, a 4,000-seat arena that existed from 1924-72. The team was a farm club of the New York Rangers from 1946-50. Former New York Rangers left wing Lynn Patrick was head coach of the 1947-48 Ramblers. That season would see the Ramblers finish above .500 with a 31-30-7 record. Their 69 points put them in second place in the Eastern Division, six points ahead of third-place Hershey, but 17 behind first-place Providence. New Haven was about middle of the pack on offense, scoring 254 goals that year. Ken Davies led the team with 29 goals and 72 points in 67 games. Ken would play one playoff game w...