Saginaw, Michigan



Saginaw is a city of about 56,000 people in southern Michigan. It has a metro area population of about 200,000.

Teams

 * Saginaw Gears (IHL, 1972-1983) folded
 * Saginaw Gears (North American Hockey League, 1991-1995) become Gaylord Grizzlies
 * Saginaw Gears (1998-1999) become Ohio Gears, based in Massillon December 20
 * Saginaw Generals (IHL, 1985-1987) renamed Hawks
 * Saginaw Hawks (IHL, 1987-1989) folded
 * Saginaw Lumber Kings
 * 1) (Colonial Hockey League 1996-1997) see UHL
 * 2) (United Hockey League, 1997-1998) renaemd Gears
 * Saginaw Spirit (OHL, 2002-present)
 * Saginaw Wheels, (Colonial Hockey League, 1994-1996) renamed Lumber Kings

Arenas

 * Saginaw-Bay Ice Arena
 * Wendler Arena (aka Dow Event Center)