Gone but not Forgotten

Topeka Tarantulas (2004-2005)

Topeka, Kansas
Last Part of the Central Hockey League

The Topeka Tarantulas were a minor league hockey team. Based in Topeka, Kansas, they were last a member of the Central Hockey League. The team played from 2004 to 2005.

For more information, including yearly records and statistics, view the Topeka Tarantulas on StatsCrew.com.

Topeka Tarantulas Legacy Page on OSC.

Topeka Tarantulas News from OSC's Archives

Lukajic named to CHL All-Rookie Team (March 15, 2005)
Tarantulas' comeback not enough (March 13, 2005)
Tarantulas team up with Muscular Dystrophy Association (March 11, 2005)
Tarantulas team up with March of Dimes (March 10, 2005)
Ice Bats Pull Away From Tarantulas (March 5, 2005)
Tarantulas sign McFarlane (March 4, 2005)
Tarantulas place Jobin on season ending injured reserve (March 4, 2005)
Tarantulas team up with Capper Foundation (February 23, 2005)
Tarantulas announce “mystery puck” meet and greet night (February 17, 2005)
Mudbugs Freeze Tarantulas (February 9, 2005)
Tarantulas trade Dubois (February 7, 2005)
Tarantulas activate Dupaul (February 3, 2005)
Tarantulas hosting ladies only hockey 201 clinic (February 2, 2005)
Tarantulas team up with United Way of Topeka (February 2, 2005)
Tarantulas deal Cameron (February 1, 2005)
Eagles Take Down Tarantulas Again (January 30, 2005)
Eagles soar over Tarantulas (January 29, 2005)
Tarantulas upcoming games and promotions (January 27, 2005)
Tarantulas hosting gentleman’s only hockey clinic (January 24, 2005)
Tarantulas Fall To Mudbugs (January 22, 2005)
Tarantulas acquire All-Star forward (January 20, 2005)
Tarantulas Notch First Win Of New Year Against Wichita (January 20, 2005)
Fermoyle retires from Central Hockey League (January 18, 2005)
Tarantulas activate Flaman, waive Bull (January 14, 2005)
Tarantulas trade Robertson to Memphis (January 14, 2005)
Tarantulas to visit Family Service and Guidance Center to donate teddy bears (January 12, 2005)
Tarantulas announce Spider’s Web Performance Team tryouts (January 4, 2005)
Tarantulas waive Protopapas (January 3, 2005)
Tarantulas acquire Migliore (January 3, 2005)
Lukajic named to Northern Conference All-Star squad (December 29, 2004)
Tarantulas Drop Close Battle To Wichita (December 26, 2004)
Tarantulas Teddy Bear Toss and gift exchange Christmas night (December 22, 2004)
Tarantulas activate Bateman (December 20, 2004)
Tarantulas Lose Lopsided Kansas Cup Tilt (December 16, 2004)
Second Round Of Autographed Mystery Pucks Begin December 16th (December 15, 2004)
Tarantulas gift certificates now available (December 14, 2004)
Charity Bowl-A-Rama Tonight At Gage Bowl (December 14, 2004)
Tarantulas place Dupaul on 45-day injured reserve (December 8, 2004)
Tarantulas charity Bowl-A-Rama a success (December 6, 2004)
Oilers Squeak by Tarantulas (December 6, 2004)
Tarantulas Drop Lead, Lose to RiverKings (December 2, 2004)
Tarantulas sign Dubois (December 2, 2004)
WWE superstar Mick Foley coming to Topeka (November 30, 2004)
Tarantulas place Flaman on 45-day injured list (November 24, 2004)
Tarantulas team up with Helping Hands Humane Society (November 22, 2004)
Tarantulas drop Eagles in shootout (November 21, 2004)
Tarantuals lose close battle to Scorpions (November 19, 2004)
Tarantulas announce charity Bowl-A-Rama (November 19, 2004)
Tarantulas sign Dora (November 19, 2004)
Tarantulas upcoming events and promotions (November 15, 2004)
Tarantulas win fourth straight (November 15, 2004)
Tarantulas waive Williams (November 13, 2004)
Tarantulas Get First Back-to-Back Wins (November 12, 2004)
Tarantulas waive Miller (November 10, 2004)
Troy Mann retires (November 10, 2004)
Tarantulas Win First Home Game in Franchise History! (November 7, 2004)
Tarantulas waive Nicholson (November 6, 2004)
Brenden Morrow coming to town (November 4, 2004)
Tarantulas announce faith night (November 3, 2004)
Tarantulas win first game in team history (October 28, 2004)
Tarantulas hosting ladies only hockey 101 clinic (October 28, 2004)
Tarantulas, 1490 KTOP announce coaches show for 2004-05 (October 27, 2004)
Tarantulas and Celtic Fox Halloween Party (October 25, 2004)
Tarantulas fall to Thunder in opener (October 23, 2004)
Tarantulas games to be broadcast on the Internet (October 21, 2004)
Tarantulas name Tobin team captain (October 19, 2004)
Hockey in Topeka is Back with a Bang (October 17, 2004)
Tarantulas to officially open office (October 12, 2004)
Tarantulas set to begin inaugural season (October 8, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Nail (October 5, 2004)
Tarantulas sign Hanchuck (September 28, 2004)
Tarantulas sign Lardner (September 21, 2004)
Tarantulas to participate in Light the Night Walk (September 16, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Donnelly (September 14, 2004)
Tarantulas hosting national anthem and announcer tryouts (September 13, 2004)
Tarantulas to visit Farmers Market to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (September 8, 2004)
Tarantulas sign Wolfe (September 7, 2004)
Tarantulas Announce Exhibition Game (September 2, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Jobin (August 31, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Robertson (August 24, 2004)
Tarantulas individual game tickets on sale in September (August 19, 2004)
Tarantulas, 1490 AM KTOP announce radio partnership for 2004-05 (August 18, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Goaltender St. Germain (August 17, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Brannen (August 10, 2004)
Tarantulas to be on television (August 4, 2004)
Tarantulas add defenseman to fold (August 3, 2004)
Tarantulas announce web site is up and running (July 29, 2004)
Tarantulas release inaugural schedule (July 27, 2004)
Tarantulas ink rookie Russell (July 27, 2004)
Tarantulas ink rookie netminder (July 20, 2004)
Tarantulas sign Cosmo Dupaul (July 13, 2004)
Tarantulas make trade (July 7, 2004)
Topeka Tarantulas sign player (July 7, 2004)
Tarantulas sign player (June 30, 2004)
Tarantulas Make Trade (June 23, 2004)
Tarantulas Sign Forward (June 23, 2004)
Tarantulas sign first player (June 16, 2004)
Topeka Tarantulas Unveiled (June 10, 2004)
Topeka Hockey to announce team name (June 9, 2004)
Topeka Hockey GM, Presson, receives CHL Award (June 9, 2004)