| Johnstown Red Wings | |
| City: | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| League: | Eastern Hockey League |
| Founded: | 1978 |
| Operated: | 1978-80 |
| Home Arena: | Cambria County War Memorial Arena |
| Colors: | Red, White |
| General Manager: | Ted Lindsay |
| Head Coach: | Marty Read |
| Affiliates: | Detroit Red Wings, Adirondack Red Wings |
| Franchise history | |
| 1978-79: | Johnstown Wings |
| 1979-80: | Johnstown Red Wings |
The Johnstown Red Wings were a professional ice hockey team based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania They were founded as a member of the Eastern Hockey League in the 1979-80 season. The Red Wings were used as an affiliate to the Adirondack Red Wings of the AHL. At the time, Adirondack was the primary affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings played for one season, disbanding after a 24-45-1 season. The Johnstown Red Wings were coached by Marty Read, who had played his college hockey at University of Michigan. Following the 1979-80 season, the team ceased operations. Johnstown would go without hockey until the 1987 season, when the Johnstown Chiefs were brought back as part of the ACHL
Season-by-season results[]
Eastern Hockey League seasons only.
Regular Season[]
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | GF | GA | Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | 70 | 24 | 45 | 1 | 49 | 281 | 384 | 5th |
Playoffs[]
None
Notable Personnel[]
Ted Lindsay, General Manager
Paul Steigerwald, started broadcasting career with the Johnstown Red Wings, current play-by-play announcer for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins
Dave MacQueen, Red Wings' leading scorer in 1979-80, former Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach
Lorry Gloeckner, played 13 games for Detroit, sat out a season due to injuries, played final season in Johnstown before retiring.
Ron Docken, starting goalie for Johnstown Wings in 1978-79, had minor role in Slap Shot as backup goalie "Lebrun".