| Jamestown Ironmen | |
| City: | Jamestown, New York |
|---|---|
| League: | NAHL |
| Founded: | 2005 |
| Home Arena: | James Saving Bank Arena |
| Owner(s): | Kenji Yamada |
| Head Coach: | Dan Daikawa |
| Media: | Fasthockey |
| Franchise history | |
| 2005 to 2008: | Southern Minnesota Express |
| 2008 to 2009: | Motor City Machine |
| 2009-2011: | Motor City Metal Jackets |
| 2011-Present: | Jamestown Ironmen |
The Jamestown Ironmen are a Junior A ice hockey team set to begin play for the 2011-2012 season in the North American Hockey League, The Ironmen will play its home games at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena in Jamestown, New York.
Team history[edit | edit source]
The franchise began as an expansion team to the NAHL in 2005. The team played in the town of Owatonna, Minnesota as the Southern Minnnesota Express. After the 2007-2008 season it was announced that the Express would relocated to the Metro Detroit area, where they would be called the Motor City Machine. The Owatonna, Minnesota market was granted a new franchise with a similar name, the Owatonna Express.
On June 26, 2009, the team announced it was changing its nickname to the Metal Jackets, and removing the triangle and text from the logo. [1]
On May 7, 2011 it was announced the team was moving to Jamestown New, York to become the Jamestown Ironmen, named after record setting Jamestown Jet Alumnist, Johnathan "The Ironman" Andhor. The city's current junior-A hockey team, the Jamestown Jets, is filing a lawsuit over the move, alleging a conspiracy to remove the Jets in favor of the Ironmen.[1]
Regular Season Records[edit | edit source]
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish |
| 2008–2009 | 58 | 11 | 45 | 2 | 24 | 134 | 254 | 1,518 | 6th in North |
| 2009–2010 | 58 | 25 | 26 | 7 | 57 | 158 | 189 | 1,436 | 4th in North |
| 2010–2011 | 58 | 31 | 25 | 2 | 64 | 228 | 188 | 1,377 | 6th in North |
Playoff Records[edit | edit source]
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | PIM | Finish |
| 2009 | Did Not Qualify | |||||||
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 147 | Lost in 2nd Round |
| 2011 | Did Not Qualify |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rodriguez, Jason (2011-06-09). Jets file lawsuit. The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
External links[edit | edit source]
| North American Hockey League | |
|---|---|
| East Division | Aston Rebels • Janesville Jets • Johnstown Tomahawks • New Jersey Jr Titans • Springfield Jr. Blues • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights |
| South Division | Amarillo Bulls • Corpus Christi IceRays • Lone Star Brahmas • Odessa Jackalopes • Topeka Roadrunners • Wichita Falls Wildcats |
| Central Division | Aberdeen Wings • Austin Bruins • Brookings Blizzard • Bismarck Bobcats • Minot Minotauros |
| Midwest Division | Coulee Region Chill • Fairbanks Ice Dogs • Kenai River Brown Bears • Minnesota Magicians • Minnesota Wilderness |
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