Springfield Spirit (NAHL)

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Springfield Spirit
City Springfield, Missouri
League North American Hockey League
DivisionSouth
Founded1990
Home arena Jordan Valley Ice Park
ColorsBlack, red and white
   
Franchise history
1990–1991 Dearborn Magic
1991–1994 Michigan Nationals
1994–1996 Dearborn Heights Nationals
1996–2001 St. Louis Sting
2001–2005 Springfield Spirit
2005–2006 Wasilla Spirit
2006–2012 Alaska Avalanche
2012–present Johnstown Tomahawks

The Springfield Spirit were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the Jordan Valley Ice Park in Springfield, Missouri.

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History

In 2001, the St. Louis Sting moved across the state to Springfield, Missouri, becoming the Springfield Spirit. After the four years, and only one playoff appearance, the team was sold and relocated to Wasilla, Alaska. [1]

Season-by-season records

[2] [3]

SeasonGPWLOTLPTSGFGAPIMFinishPlayoffs
2001–02 5623294501822221,5333rd of 5, West
8th of 11, NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–0 (Danville Wings)
Lost Semifinal series, 1–2 (Detroit Compuware Ambassadors)
2002–03 5615365351292401,6895th of 5, West
9th of 11, NAHL
Did not qualify
2003–04 5613394301532591,8037th of 7, South
t-19th of 21, NAHL
Did not qualify
2004–05 5620297471441881,0276th of 7, South
16th of 19, NAHL
Did not qualify

References

  1. BartzFrontiersman, Jeremiah (August 27, 2010). "BACK ON THE ICE". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.
  2. "North American Hockey League [1975-2022] history and statistics at hockeydb.com".
  3. "North American Hockey League - standings | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".