Flint Spirits

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Flint Spirits

City	Flint
League	International Hockey League
Operated	1985–1990
Home arena	IMA Sports Arena

The Flint Spirits logo used for the 1988-89 season.

The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985–1990, 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. During the 1990 season, the original Fort Wayne Komets were moved to Albany, and a group from Fort Wayne, Indiana purchased the Flint Spirits and relocated them to Fort Wayne in time to begin the season.

As seen in the logo to the right, the Spirits were once an affiliate of the New York Rangers.

Season-by-season results

Year	GP	W	L	T	PTS	GF	GA	Pct	Standings	Playoffs
1985–1986	82	16	66	0	38	271	497	.232	10 of 10	Did Not Qualify
1986–1987	82	42	33	7	91	343	361	.550	4 of 9	Lost Quarterfinals Saginaw Generals 4-2
1987–1988	82	42	31	9	93	395	389	.567	4 of 9	Won Quarterfinals Muskegon Lumderjacks 4-2, Won Semifinals Saginaw Hawks 4-0, Lost Turner Cup Finals Salt Lake Golden Eagles 4-2
1988–1989	82	22	54	6	50	287	428	.305	10 of 10	Did Not Qualify
1989–1990	82	40	36	6	86	326	345	.518	4 of 9	Lost Quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-0
Totals	410	162	220	28	358	1622	2020	.437

Notable NHL alumni

The 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

External links

Flint Spirits statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

v t e International Hockey League (1945–2001)

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Trophies and awards	Turner Cup Fred A. Huber Trophy Commissioner's Trophy Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy James Gatschene Memorial Trophy Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy Ken McKenzie Trophy Governor's Trophy James Norris Memorial Trophy John Cullen Award Ironman Award IHL Man of the Year

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