Dubuque Thunderbirds
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The Dubuque Thunderbirds replaced the Dubuque Fighting Saints (1980–2001) and prceeded the Dubuque Fighting Saints
(2010). The Thunderbirds played in the CSHL (Central States Hockey League
) from 2001-2010. They won the Hurster Cup in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Dubuque Fighting Saints
The Dubuque Fighting Saints joined the United States Hockey League for the 1980–1981 season. They rejoined the USHL in 2010.The Saints glory years lasted from 1980–1981 through to 1984–1985, when they played under the coaching supervision of Jack Barzee who left to become a central figure in the...
(2010). The Thunderbirds played in the CSHL (Central States Hockey League
Central States Hockey League
The North American 3 Hockey League is an American Tier III Junior "A" ice hockey league that consists of 16 teams from Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Pennsylvania....
) from 2001-2010. They won the Hurster Cup in 2007, 2008 and 2009.