Grand Rapids Owls (1977–1980) Explained

Team:Grand Rapids Owls
Logosize:100px
City:Dayton, Ohio
League:International Hockey League
Operated:1977
Name1:Columbus Checkers
Dates1:1966–1970
Name2:Columbus Golden Seals
Dates2:1971–1973
Name3:Columbus Owls
Dates3:1973–1977
Name4:Dayton Owls
Dates4:1977
Name5:Grand Rapids Owls
Dates5:1977–1980

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

YearGPWLTPTSGFGAPctStandingsPlayoffs
1977–19788027431064290332.4009 of 9Did not qualify
1978–19798050219109368267.6811 of 9Won quarterfinals Milwaukee Admirals 4-3, won semifinals Fort Wayne Komets 4-3, lost Turner Cup Finals Kalamazoo Wings 4-3
1979–19808027411266327340.4139 of 10Did not qualify
Totals24010410531239985939.498

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hoogterp, Edward . West Michigan Almanac . 2006 . University of Michigan Press . 978-0-472-03125-2 . en.
  2. Web site: History . www.gr-jrb-owls.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080820020618/http://www.gr-jrb-owls.com/Team_history.htm . 20 August 2008 . dead.