The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985 to 1990, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They were a part of the International Hockey League and replaced the recently departed Flint Generals team. They compiled an overall record of 162–220–28. Prior to the 1990–91 season, the original Fort Wayne Komets were moved to Albany, New York, and a group from Fort Wayne, Indiana, purchased the Spirits and relocated them to Fort Wayne in time to begin the season.
| Flint Spirits | |
|---|---|
| City | Flint |
| League | International Hockey League |
| Operated | 1985–1990 |
| Home arena | IMA Sports Arena |
| Franchise history | |
| 1985–1990 | Flint Spirits |
| 1990–present | Fort Wayne Komets |
The Spirits were once an affiliate of the New York Rangers.
Season-by-season results
edit| Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–86 | 82 | 16 | 66 | 0 | 38 | 271 | 497 | .232 | 10th of 10 | Out of playoffs |
| 1986–87 | 82 | 42 | 33 | 7 | 91 | 343 | 361 | .550 | 4th of 9 | Lost Quarterfinals, 2–4 vs. Saginaw Generals |
| 1987–88 | 82 | 42 | 31 | 9 | 93 | 395 | 389 | .567 | 4th of 9 | Won Quarterfinals, 4–2 vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks Won Semifinals, 4–0 vs. Saginaw Hawks Lost Turner Cup Finals, 2–4 vs. Salt Lake Golden Eagles |
| 1988–89 | 82 | 22 | 54 | 6 | 50 | 287 | 428 | .305 | 10th of 10 | Out of playoffs |
| 1989–90 | 82 | 40 | 36 | 6 | 86 | 326 | 345 | .518 | 4th of 9 | Out of playoffs |
| Totals | 410 | 162 | 220 | 28 | 358 | 1622 | 2020 | .437 | ||
Notable NHL alumni
editThe Flint Spirits sent numerous players to the NHL in their five years of existence. The biggest names include:
John Cullen, co-winner of the 1987–88 Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy with Saginaw's Ed Belfour.
Ronnie Stern
Darcy Wakaluk
Rob Zamuner
Mike Richter
Paul Broten
Peter Laviolette
Jayson More
Kevin Miller
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