Hibbing Maroons Explained

Team:Hibbing Maroons
Logosize:150px
City:Hibbing, Minnesota
League:Central Hockey League
Operated:1931–1934
Arena:Hibbing Memorial Building
Name1:Hibbing Maroons
Dates1:1931–1933
Name2:Hibbing Miners
Dates2:1933–1934

The Hibbing Maroons were a semi-professional ice hockey team in Hibbing, Minnesota. They were a member of the Central Hockey League for three seasons and were disbanded in 1934.[1]

History

The Maroons were one of the founding members of the Central Hockey League, starting as an amateur team in 1931 at the height of the Great Depression. After a decent first season, the team changed to semi-professional status, in keeping with the rest of the league, in 1932. Hibbing finished last in their second season and then rebranded as the 'Hibbing Miners' for year three. The club recovered mightily that year, posting their first winning season while averaging just under 3 goals per game. Unfortunately, mid-way through the season the team's home rink was destroyed by a fire. The Miners managed to pay out the remainder of their schedule but, without a home venue, the team folded after the season.[2]

Year-by-year results

SeasonWLTPtsFinishPostseason
1931–3236161824th
1932–3340112634th
1933–3444221843rd

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hibbing Maroons Statistics and History . Hockey DB . March 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: HIBBING MEMORIAL BUILDING . Vintage Minnesota Hockey . March 15, 2024.