Grand Rapids Owls (1977–1980)
Appearance
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Grand Rapids Owls | |
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City | Dayton, Ohio |
League | International Hockey League |
Operated | 1977 |
Home arena | Hara Arena |
Franchise history | |
1966–1970 | Columbus Checkers |
1971–1973 | Columbus Golden Seals |
1973–1977 | Columbus Owls |
1977 | Dayton Owls |
1977–1980 | Grand Rapids Owls |
The Grand Rapids Owls are a defunct professional ice hockey team, who were members of the International Hockey League from the 1977–1978 season to 1979–1980 season. The Owls were based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and played their home games in Stadium Arena. The team started the 1977–1978 season as the Columbus Owls, but relocated to Grand Rapids on December 15, 1977.[1] Their team colors were red, white, and black.
A "Junior B" team used the same name and logo until 2010.[2]
Standings
[edit]Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings | Playoffs |
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1977–1978 | 80 | 27 | 43 | 10 | 64 | 290 | 332 | .400 | 9 of 9 | Did not qualify |
1978–1979 | 80 | 50 | 21 | 9 | 109 | 368 | 267 | .681 | 1 of 9 | Won quarterfinals Milwaukee Admirals 4-3, won semifinals Fort Wayne Komets 4-3, lost Turner Cup Finals Kalamazoo Wings 4-3 |
1979–1980 | 80 | 27 | 41 | 12 | 66 | 327 | 340 | .413 | 9 of 10 | Did not qualify |
Totals | 240 | 104 | 105 | 31 | 239 | 985 | 939 | .498 |
References
[edit]- ^ Hoogterp, Edward (2006). West Michigan Almanac. University of Michigan Press. ISBN 978-0-472-03125-2.
- ^ "History". www.gr-jrb-owls.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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- 1980 disestablishments in Michigan
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