Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is a city of Michigan, United States. As of 2000, its population is 197,800.

Teams

 * Grand Rapids Bearcats (North American Hockey League,1998-1999) renamed Rockets during season
 * Grand Rapids Blades (United States Hockey League, 1976-1977)
 * Grand Rapids Bruins (United States Hockey League, 1968-1969) withdrew
 * Grand Rapids Griffins
 * 1) (International Hockey League, 1996-2001) join American Hockey League when league folds
 * 2) American Hockey League (2001-Present)
 * Grand Rapids Grizzlies (Continental Hockey League, 1980-1982)
 * Grand Rapids Jr. Grizzlies (Central States Hockey League,1998-1999)
 * Grand Rapids Jr. Owls (Central States Hockey League, 2000-2010) suspended operations
 * Grand Rapids Owls (International Hockey League, December 15, 1977-1980) folded


 * Grand Rapids Rockets
 * 1) Eastern Amateur Hockey League (1949-1950) join International Hockey League
 * 2) International Hockey League (1950-1956) became Huntington (WV) Hornets
 * 3) North American Hockey League (1999-2000) became Capital Centre Pride, based in Lansing

Arenas

 * Delta Plex Arena(1950-Present) formerly known as Grand Rapids Stadium, Stadium Arena, and Turner Arena
 * Van Andel Arena
 * Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium
 * Griff's Ice House-Belknap Ice Arena
 * Paterson Ice Center (formerly Standard Federal Ice Center)
 * Eagles Ice Center (formerly Jolly Roger Ice Club)

Players
Notable players


 * Drayson Bowman
 * Jon Casey
 * Tom Peluso
 * Steven Wagner