Tucson Icemen | |
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City | Tucson, Arizona |
League | Southwest Hockey League |
Operated | 1976–1977 |
Home arena | Tucson Community Center |
Franchise history | |
1975–1976 | Butte Copper Kings |
1976–1977 | Tucson Icemen |
Championships | |
Regular season titles | 1976–1977 |
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