Spokane Spartans

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The Spokane Spartans are a defunct senior men's ice hockey team from Spokane, Washington. They played in the Western International Hockey League for two seasons, between 1946-47 and 1947-48.

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Coached by Rene Morin [1] and Joe Benoit, the Spartans played a total of 40 games during their two seasons in the WIHL, compiling a record of 10 wins and 30 losses. [2]

The Spartans were replaced in the 1948-49 season by the Spokane Flyers.

1946-47 roster

The Spartan's 1946-47 roster included Al LaFace (goalie); Jack McLeod and Lorne Nadeau (defense); Bob Proulx (centre); and George Edwards and Bill Haldane (wingers). [3]

Notable players

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References

  1. ↑ Spokane Daily Chronicle - Nov 9, 1946
  2. ↑ Hockeydb.com: Spokane Spartans (WIHL)
  3. ↑ "Spokane Daily Chronicle - Google News Archive Search".
  4. ↑ "Reg Bentley Stats and Profile". hockeydb.com.


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