Flint Generals (IHL)
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The Flint Generals were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan
from 1969–1985. They were members of the International Hockey League and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. Their team colors were originally black and gold, but they were changed to royal blue, gold, and white. They were moved to Saginaw, Michigan
after the 1985 season, becoming the Saginaw Generals
. After the Generals departed Flint, they were replaced by the Flint Spirits
.
Flint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
from 1969–1985. They were members of the International Hockey League and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. Their team colors were originally black and gold, but they were changed to royal blue, gold, and white. They were moved to Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
after the 1985 season, becoming the Saginaw Generals
Saginaw Hawks
The Saginaw Hawks competed in the International Hockey League from 1987–89. Prominent former Saginaw Hawks include goalie Eddie Belfour. The team was formerly known as the Saginaw Generals from 1985–87....
. After the Generals departed Flint, they were replaced by the Flint Spirits
Flint Spirits
The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985–1990, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They were a part of the International Hockey League, and replaced the recently departed Flint Generals team. They compiled an overall record of 162–220–28...
.
Championships
Year | League | Trophy |
---|---|---|
1983–1984 | IHL | Turner Cup Turner Cup The Turner Cup is the championship trophy of the International Hockey League. The Cup is named for Joe Turner, a goaltender from Windsor, Ontario. Turner became professional with the Detroit Red Wings organization, and played one season with the Indianapolis Capitals in the American Hockey League... |
Standings
Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1969–1970 | 72 | 21 | 39 | 12 | 54 | 218 | 270 | 8 of 8 | |
1970–1971 | 72 | 33 | 32 | 7 | 73 | 247 | 224 | 4 of 7 | |
1971–1972 | 72 | 31 | 36 | 5 | 67 | 253 | 259 | 6 of 8 | |
1972–1973 | 74 | 44 | 29 | 1 | 89 | 347 | 281 | 3 of 10 | |
1973–1974 | 76 | 30 | 43 | 3 | 63 | 251 | 288 | 7 of 9 | |
1974–1975 | 75 | 44 | 26 | 5 | 93 | 287 | 220 | 3 of 11 | |
1975–1976 | 78 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 82 | 285 | 254 | 4 of 9 | |
1976–1977 | 78 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 80 | 342 | 306 | 4 of 9 | |
1977–1978 | 80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 82 | 364 | 381 | 5 of 9 | |
1978–1979 | 80 | 35 | 40 | 5 | 75 | 356 | 349 | 7 of 9 | |
1979–1980 | 80 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 83 | 298 | 316 | 5 of 10 | |
1980–1981 | 82 | 32 | 42 | 8 | 72 | 324 | 363 | 6 of 8 | |
1981–1982 | 82 | 32 | 45 | 5 | 74 | 310 | 353 | 6 of 7 | |
1982–1983 | 82 | 35 | 36 | 11 | 82 | 317 | 340 | 4 of 8 | |
1983–1984 | 82 | 41 | 32 | 9 | 93 | 375 | 319 | 3 of 7 | |
1984–1985 | 82 | 43 | 35 | 4 | 93 | 349 | 340 | 3 of 9 | |
Totals | 1,247 | 561 | 564 | 122 | 1,255 | 4,823 | 4,863 |