| Muskegon Lumberjacks | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Muskegon |
| League | International Hockey League |
| Operated | 1960–1992 |
| Home arena | L. C. Walker Arena |
| Franchise history | |
| 1960–1965 | Muskegon Zephyrs |
| 1965–1984 | Muskegon Mohawks |
| 1984–1992 | Muskegon Lumberjacks |
| 1992–2001 | Cleveland Lumberjacks |
The Muskegon Lumberjacks were an International Hockey League (IHL) team based in Muskegon, Michigan.
The Muskegon Mohawks franchise were purchased by Larry Gordon following the 1983–84 season for $1 and renamed the Lumberjacks following a name-the-team contest. The Lumberjacks name came from the high level of importance that the lumber industry had in Muskegon's history. The team moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1992 and was renamed the Cleveland Lumberjacks.
Note:GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses/Shootout losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | 82 | 41 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 95 | 306 | 293 | 1782 | 2nd, East | Lost in Finals |
| 1990–91 | 83 | 38 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 81 | 305 | 352 | 2115 | 4th, East | Lost in round 1 |
| 1989–90 | 82 | 55 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 116 | 389 | 304 | 2185 | 1st, East | Lost in Finals |
| 1988–89 | 82 | 57 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 121 | 433 | 308 | 2606 | 1st, East | Won Turner Cup |
| 1987–88 | 82 | 58 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 126 | 415 | 269 | 2817 | 1st, East | Lost in round 1 |
| 1986–87 | 82 | 47 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 99 | 366 | 286 | 2648 | 1st, East | Lost in Finals |
| 1985–86 | 82 | 50 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 105 | 376 | 290 | 2244 | 1st, East | Won Turner Cup |
| 1984–85 | 82 | 50 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 103 | 374 | 291 | 1708 | 2nd, League | Lost in Finals |
Note:Goaltending stats are incomplete during this period.
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