Kenosha Flyers Explained

The Kenosha Flyers were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The franchise was in operation for seven seasons in the Continental Hockey League but spent only four as the 'Kenosha Flyers'. The team won the league championship in its first season, defeating Peoria 4–2.[1] Unfortunately, due their home rink being unavailable, the Flyers were forced to move a few miles south to Zion, Illinois for the following season.[2] After a year as the Lake County Flyers, the team was back in Kenosha but they couldn't recapture the magic of their first season. Kenosha progressively sank down the standings and were sold and renamed after the 1979 season.

Season-by-season record

Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs
1974–75 22 15 3 4 38 152 95 1st Won Championship
1975–76 32 12 18 2 41 4th Lost Semifinals
1976–77 32 13 18 1 25 187 228 3rd None
1977–78 34 17 14 3 37 199 189 4th None
1978–79 40 7 31 2 16 100 231 5th missed
Note: team played the 1975–76 season as the 'Lake County Flyers' due to their home rink being unavailable.

Players

Most of the players never got about the senior amateur level, however, Reg Fleming and Brian Glenwright both spend time in the majors prior to appearing for the Flyers.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KENOSHA EVENS CHL CUP FINAL AGAINST PEORIA . The Hockey News . April 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Remembering The Kenosha Flyers . From the Booth . October 25, 2013 . April 30, 2024.