A view of Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids is a city of Michigan, United States. As of 2000, its population is 197,800.
Hockey in Grand Rapids[]
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
- (International Hockey League, 1996-2001) join American Hockey League when league folds
- 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
- Eastern Amateur Hockey League (1949-1950) join International Hockey League
- International Hockey League (1950-1956) became Huntington (WV) Hornets
- 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
Hockey People
External Links[]
- Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wikipedia