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Great Falls Americans (WHL)

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Great Falls Americans
CityGreat Falls, Montana
LeagueWestern Hockey League
Operated1979-80
Home arenaFour Seasons Arena
Franchise history
1967-78Flin Flon Bombers
1978-79Edmonton Oil Kings
1979-80Great Falls Americans
1980-81Spokane Flyers

The Great Falls Americans were an ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who played in the 1979-80 WHL season. The team was originally the Edmonton Oil Kings. They played at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, Montana. The team only lasted 28 games and won two games. After the season, the franchise would be revived as the Spokane Flyers.

Season-by-season Record

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Season GP W L T GF GA Points Finish Playoffs
1979-80 28 2 25 1 73 186 5 8th East Folded

NHL alumni