The Panthers were known for their ability to score goals quickly and often, as well as for the over-aggressive style of play that led to an abundance of fights.
The franchise continued operation there as the Victoria Salmon Kings, garnering a Division Championship in the 2007–08 season.
[2] The franchise finally ceased operations following the 2010–11 ECHL season, making way for the WHL's Victoria Royals.
[3] This marked the end of a 23-year franchise run, the longest in the league behind the Wheeling Nailers (Carolina Thunderbirds) and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (Johnstown Chiefs), both of which continue to operate.
The five-year-old arena held roughly 5,500 fans and served as one of the loudest places to play in the ECHL for eight years.
Despite being a fairly new building, the Tullio Arena lacked a proper sound dampening system with the playing surface being surrounded on all sides by uncovered concrete walls.
1989 Coach of the Year: Ron Hansis 1989 MVP Award: Daryl Harpe 1989 Leading Scorer: Daryl Harpe 1989 Defenseman of the Year: Kelly Szauter 1990 MVP Award: Bill McDougall 1990 Rookie of the Year: Bill McDougall 1990 Leading Scorer: Bill McDougall 1995 Rookie of the Year: Kevin McKinnon 1995 Leading Scorer: Scott Burfoot 1988–89 Henry Brabham Cup (Regular season points champions) The Erie Panthers are ranked in the Top 5 of 38 categories kept track of by the ECHL.