The Dallas Black Hawks were a minor-league professional ice hockey team in Dallas, Texas. They were a member of the Central Hockey League and played home games at State Fair Coliseum. The team was originally based in St Louis, Missouri where it was known as the Braves from 1963–67. However, the expansion of the National Hockey League into St Louis resulted in the relocation of the team to Dallas for the 1967–68 season. The Black Hawks remained in Dallas until ceasing operations following the 1981–82 CHL season. During that time, they won 5 Adams Cup championships. After the Black Hawks folded, Dallas would not see another professional hockey club, until the Dallas Freeze were established following the revival of the Central Hockey League for the 1992–93 season. The Freeze, in turn, would b