| Port Huron Fighting Falcons | |
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| City: |  Port Huron, Michigan
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| League: | NAHL |
| Division: | North |
| Founded: | 2010 |
| Home Arena: | McMorran Arena |
| Colors: | Blue, Black, and Yellow |
| Owner(s): | Hat Trick Hockey, LLC |
| General Manager: | Ernie Hicke |
| Head Coach: | Ernie Hicke |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010-2014: | Port Huron Fighting Falcons |
| 2014-15: | Keystone Ice Miners |
The Port Huron Fighting Falcons were a Junior A Tier II ice hockey team based out of Port Huron, Michigan that began play for 2010-11.[1] A member of the North American Hockey League's North Division, the team played their home games in the McMorran Arena. [2] On July 10, 2010 the team announced its name as the Fighting Falcons.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
The team began play during the 2010-11 season as the Port Huron Fighting Falcons are a Junior A Tier II ice hockey team based out of Port Huron, Michigan.[4] A member of the North American Hockey League's North Division, the team plays their home games in the McMorran Arena.[5] On July 10, 2010 the team announced its name as the Fighting Falcons.[6] Despite losing their first 15 games, they won 4-1 against the Springfield Jr. Blues on November 7 landing the team's first victory in history.
In 2014, the team announced it would be moving to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, a city south of Pittsburgh. The team will play at the Ice Mine and change their team name to the Ice Miners.[7]
Season Records[edit | edit source]
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Fighting Falcons | ||||||||||
| 2010–11 | 58 | 6 | 46 | 6 | 18 | 127 | 312 | 1,408 | 8th, North | did not qualify |
| 2011–12 | 60 | 38 | 19 | 3 | 79 | 203 | 159 | 1,010 | 1st, North | lost in Round Robin |
| 2012–13 | 60 | 32 | 24 | 4 | 68 | 178 | 163 | 1,004 | 4th, North | lost in 2nd round |
| 2013–14 | 60 | 35 | 15 | 10 | 80 | 187 | 151 | 828 | 1st, North | lost in 3rd round |
| Keystone Ice Miners | ||||||||||
| 2014–15 | 60 | 31 | 24 | 5 | 67 | 153 | 140 | 836 | 2nd, North | Lost First Round Series, 0-3, Soo Eagles |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20100701/SPORTS/7010317/Port-Huron-lands-hockey-team
- ↑ http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1654
- ↑ http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1664
- ↑ http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20100701/SPORTS/7010317/Port-Huron-lands-hockey-team
- ↑ http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1654
- ↑ http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1664
- ↑ Black, Jason. "Connellsville official welcomes new NAHL team", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 10, 2014. Retrieved on June 1, 2014.
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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