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International Hockey League (1945 � 2001)

Sports League information
League NameInternational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
Founded1945
CountryUnited States
Canada
Ceased2001
Most championshipsToledo Blades /
Toledo Goaldiggers (6)

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The International Hockey League (IHL) was a minor professional ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001. The IHL served as the National Hockey League's alternate farm system to the American Hockey League (AHL). After 56 years of operation, financial instability led to the league's demise. Six surviving teams merged into the AHL in 2001.

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Decline and collapse :
Award name Seasons Description
Turner Cup 1945 � 2001 League playoff champions.
Fred A. Huber Trophy 1945 � 2001 Regular season champions.
Commissioner's Trophy 1984 � 2001 Coach of the Year.
Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy 1946 � 2001 Top point scorer.
Known as "George H. Wilkinson Trophy" (1946-1960).
James Gatschene Memorial Trophy 1946 � 2001 MVP / Sportmanship.
Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy 1988 � 2001 Playoffs MVP.
Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy 1961 � 2001 Rookie of the Year.
Known as "Leading Rookie Award" (1961-1967).
Ken McKenzie Trophy 1977 � 2001 American-born Rookie of the Year.
Governor's Trophy 1964 � 2001 Best defenseman.
Known as "Larry D. Gordon Trophy" (1998-2001).
James Norris Memorial Trophy 1955 � 2001 Goaltenders with lowest GAA.
John Cullen Award 1996 � 2001 Comeback Player of the Year.
Known as "Comeback Player of the Year Award" (1996-1998).
Ironman Award 1988 � 2001 Durability / Longevity.
IHL Man of the Year 1992 � 2001 Outstanding community service.
Also known as "I. John Snider, II Trophy."

Decline and collapse :
Founding
year
Team name(s) Years of
operation
Number of
seasons
Notes
1945 Detroit Auto Club 1945 � 1951 6
1945 Detroit Bright's Goodyears 1945 � 1949 4
1945 Windsor Gotfredsons
Windsor Staffords
Windsor Ryan Cretes
1945 � 1946
1946 � 1948
1948 � 1950
5
1945 Windsor Spitfires
Windsor Hettche Spitfires
Detroit Hettche
1945 � 1947
1947 � 1949
1949 � 1952
7
1946 Detroit Metal Mouldings
Detroit Jerry Lynch
1946 � 1948
1948 � 1949
3
1947 Toledo Mercurys 1947 � 1949
1950 � 1962
14 Played in North and South divisions (1948 � 1949).
Played as Toledo Buckeyes (EAHL) (1949 � 50).
Played as Toledo-Marion Mercurys (1955 � 1956).
Played as Toledo-St. Louis Mercurys (1959 � 1960).
1948 Akron Americans 1948 � 1949 1
1948 Louisville Blades 1948 � 1949 1 Transferred to USHL in 1949.
1948 Milwaukee Clarks 1948 � 1949 1 Transferred to EAHL in 1949.
1948 Muncie Flyers 1948 � 1949 1
1949 Sarnia Sailors 1949 � 1951 2 Transferred to OHA Sr. A in 1951.
1949 Chatham Maroons 1949 � 1952
1963 � 1964
4 Played in OHA Sr. A (1952 � 1963).
1950 Grand Rapids Rockets
Huntington Hornets
Louisville Rebels
1950 � 1956
1956 � 1957
1957 � 1960
10
1951 Troy Bruins 1951 � 1959 8
1952 Cincinnati Mohawks 1952 � 1958 6 Transferred from AHL in 1952.
1952 Fort Wayne Komets
Albany Choppers
1952 � 1990
1990 � 1991
39 Original Fort Wayne Komets replaced in 1990 by relocated Flint Spirits franchise.
1952 Milwaukee Chiefs 1952 � 1954 2
1953 Johnstown Jets 1953 � 1955 2 Transferred from EAHL in 1953
Transferred to EHL in 1955.
1953 Louisville Shooting Stars 1953 � 1954 1
1953 Marion Barons 1953 � 1954 1
1955 Indianapolis Chiefs 1955 � 1962 7
1959 Milwaukee Falcons 1959 � 1960 2 Ceased operations November 26, 1960 during second season.
1959 Denver Mavericks
Minneapolis Millers
1959
1959 � 1963
4 Denver relocated mid-season to Minneapolis on December 3, 1959.
1959 Omaha Knights 1959 � 1963 4 Transferred to Central Professional Hockey League in 1963.
1959 St. Paul Saints 1959 � 1963 4
1960 Muskegon Zephyrs
Muskegon Mohawks
Muskegon Lumberjacks
Cleveland Lumberjacks
1960 � 1965
1965 � 1984
1984 � 1992
1992 � 2001
41
1962 Port Huron Flags
Port Huron Wings
Port Huron Flags
1962 � 1971
1971 � 1974
1974-1981
19
1963 Des Moines Oak Leafs
Des Moines Capitols
1963 � 1972
1972 � 1975
12
1963 Toledo Blades
Toledo Hornets
Toledo Goaldiggers
1963 � 1970
1970 � 1974
1974 � 1986
23
1963 Windsor Bulldogs 1963 � 1964 1 Transferred from OHA Sr. A in 1963.
1964 Dayton Gems 1964 � 1977
1979 � 1980
14 Team on hiatus from 1977 � 1979.
1966 Columbus Checkers
Columbus Golden Seals
Columbus Owls
Dayton Owls
Grand Rapids Owls
1966 � 1970
1971 � 1973
1973 � 1977
1977
1977 � 1980
23 Franchise on hiatus from 1970 � 71. Dayton relocated mid-season to Grand Rapids on December 15, 1977.
1969 Flint Generals
Saginaw Generals
Saginaw Hawks
1969 � 1985
1985 � 1987
1987 � 1989
20
1972 Saginaw Gears 1972 � 1983 11
1974 Kalamazoo Wings
Michigan K-Wings
1974 � 1995
1995 � 2000
26
1974 Lansing Lancers 1974 � 1975 1
1977 Milwaukee Admirals 1977 � 2001 24 Transferred from USHL in 1977.
Transferred to AHL in 2001.
1982 Peoria Prancers
Peoria Rivermen
San Antonio Dragons
1982 � 1984
1984-1996
1996 � 1998
16
1984 Salt Lake Golden Eagles
Detroit Vipers
1984 � 1994
1994 � 2001
17 Transferred from CHL in 1984.
1984 Indianapolis Checkers
Colorado Rangers
Denver Rangers
Phoenix Roadrunners
1984 � 1987
1987 � 1988
1988 � 1989
1989 � 1997
13 Transferred from CHL in 1984.
1985 Flint Spirits
Fort Wayne Komets
1985 � 1990
1990 � 1999
14 Transferred to UHL in 1999.
1988 Indianapolis Ice 1988 � 1999 11 Transferred to CHL in 1999.
1990 Kansas City Blades 1990 � 2001 11
1990 San Diego Gulls
Los Angeles Ice Dogs
Long Beach Ice Dogs
1990 � 1995
1995 � 1996
1996 � 2000
10 Transferred to WCHL in 2000.
1992 Atlanta Knights
Quebec Rafales
1992 � 1996
1996 � 1998
6
1992 Cincinnati Cyclones 1992 � 2001 9
1993 Las Vegas Thunder 1993 � 1999 6
1993 Russian Penguins 1993 � 1994 1 Touring Russian team.
1994 Chicago Wolves 1994 � 2001 7 Transferred to AHL in 2001.
1994 Houston Aeros 1994 � 2001 7 Transferred to AHL in 2001.
1994 Minnesota Moose
Manitoba Moose
1994 � 1996
1996 � 2001
7 Transferred to AHL in 2001.
1994 Denver Grizzlies
Utah Grizzlies
1994 � 1995
1995-2001
7 Transferred to AHL in 2001.
1995 Orlando Solar Bears 1995 � 2001 6
1995 San Francisco Spiders 1995 � 1996 1
1996 Grand Rapids Griffins 1996 � 2001 5 Transferred to AHL in 2001.



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