Springfield Spirit (NAHL)
| Springfield Spirit | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Springfield, Missouri |
| League | North American Hockey League |
| Division | South |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Home arena | Jordan Valley Ice Park |
| Colors | Black, red and white |
| Franchise history | |
| 1990–1991 | Dearborn Magic |
| 1991–1994 | Michigan Nationals |
| 1994–1996 | Dearborn Heights Nationals |
| 1996–2001 | St. Louis Sting |
| 2001–2005 | Springfield Spirit |
| 2005–2006 | Wasilla Spirit |
| 2006–2012 | Alaska Avalanche |
| 2012–present | Johnstown Tomahawks |
The Springfield Spirit were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the Jordan Valley Ice Park in Springfield, Missouri.
History
[edit]In 2001, the St. Louis Sting moved across the state to Springfield, Missouri, becoming the Springfield Spirit. After the four years, and only one playoff appearance, the team was sold and relocated to Wasilla, Alaska.[1]
Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | 56 | 23 | 29 | 4 | 50 | 182 | 222 | 1,533 | 3rd of 5, West 8th of 11, NAHL |
Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–0 (Danville Wings) Lost Semifinal series, 1–2 (Detroit Compuware Ambassadors) |
| 2002–03 | 56 | 15 | 36 | 5 | 35 | 129 | 240 | 1,689 | 5th of 5, West 9th of 11, NAHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2003–04 | 56 | 13 | 39 | 4 | 30 | 153 | 259 | 1,803 | 7th of 7, South t-19th of 21, NAHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2004–05 | 56 | 20 | 29 | 7 | 47 | 144 | 188 | 1,027 | 6th of 7, South 16th of 19, NAHL |
Did not qualify |
References
[edit]- ^ BartzFrontiersman, Jeremiah (August 27, 2010). "BACK ON THE ICE". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.
- ^ "North American Hockey League [1975-2022] history and statistics at hockeydb.com".
- ^ "North American Hockey League - standings | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".