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Rochester Mustangs
Rochester Mustangs
City: Rochester, Minnesota
League: United States Hockey League
Division: North
Founded: 1985
Home Arena: Rochester Recreation Center
Colors: Yellow, white, and black
              
Affiliates: Rochester Mustangs
Franchise history
1974–85: Austin Mavericks
1986–2002: Rochester Mustangs

The Rochester Mustangs were an American junior A ice hockey team that was located in Rochester, Minnesota. The Mustangs were in existence from 1986 to 2002. Prior to 1986, the organization was located in Austin, Minnesota and was known as the Austin Mavericks. The Mavericks played from 1974 until 1977 in the Midwest Junior Hockey League, before moving to the United States Hockey League in 1978. The Mustangs played their home games in the Rochester Recreation Center, which seated approximately 2,500. The Recreation Center was home to the Mustangs for 17 years, and was the only arena they ever played in. The team ceased operations at the end of the 2001–2002 season because of poor attendance numbers and an old arena. The 'Stangs won the American National Junior "A" championship in 1987, 1988, and 1998.

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References[]

  1. "U.S. BEATEN, 8 TO 2, IN WORLD HOCKEY", 19 March 1969. Retrieved on 19 November 2011. 



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