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Spokane Jets

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Spokane Jets
CitySpokane, Washington
LeagueWestern International Hockey League
Operated1963–74
Home arenaSpokane Coliseum
ColoursBlue, red and white
Franchise history
1963–1974Spokane Jets
1974–1980Spokane Flyers
Championships
Playoff championships1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1974

The Spokane Jets were a senior men's ice hockey team that played out of Spokane, Washington. They played in the Western International Hockey League (WIHL) from 1963–64 through 1973–74.

Prior to 1963 the Spokane Flyers were the city's entry in the WIHL. The Spokane Jets were renamed the Flyers in 1974.

In 1969–70, the Spokane Jets became the first United States–based team to win the Allan Cup.

Championships

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  • 1967-68, WIHL title and the British Columbia senior championship
  • 1968-69, WIHL title and the British Columbia senior championship
  • 1969-70, WIHL title and the British Columbia senior championship
  • 1969-70, Allan Cup
  • 1971-72, WIHL title and the British Columbia senior championship
  • 1971-72, Allan Cup
  • 1972-73, WIHL title and the British Columbia senior championship

References

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