Flint Generals (1969–1985) Explained

Team:Flint Generals
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City:Flint, Michigan
League:IHL
Arena:IMA Sports Arena
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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.

Standings

YearGPWLTPTSGFGAPctStandingsPlayoffs
1969–197072213912542182708 of 8Did not qualify
1970–19717233327732472244 of 7Lost quarterfinals Dayton Gems 4-3
1971–19727231365672532596 of 8Lost quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 3-1
1972–19737444291893472813 of 10Lost semifinals Fort Wayne Komets 4-1
1973–19747630433632512887 of 9Won quarterfinals Toledo Hornets 2-1, lost semifinals Des Moines Capitols 4-0
1974–19757544265932872203 of 11Lost quarterfinals Saginaw Gears 4-1
1975–197678343014822852544 of 9Lost quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 4-0
1976–197778353310803423064 of 9Lost quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-1
1977–197880363410823643815 of 9Lost quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-1
1978–19798035405753563497 of 9Won quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 4-3, lost semifinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-0
1979–198080353213832983165 of 10Lost quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 4-1
1980–19818232428723243636 of 8Won quarterfinals Muskegon Mohawks 2-1, lost semifinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-0
1981–19828232455743103536 of 7Lost quarterfinals Toledo Goaldiggers 4-0
1982–198382353611823173404 of 8Lost quarterfinals Fort Wayne Komets 3-2
1983–19848241329933753193 of 7Won semifinals Milwaukee Admirals 4-0, won Turner Cup Finals Toledo Goaldiggers 4-0
1984–19858243354933493403 of 9Lost quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-3
Totals 1,247 561 564 122 1,255 4,823 4,863

Former players with NHL experience

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