Muskegon Lumberjacks (1984-1992)
Muskegon Lumberjacks | |
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founding | 1960 |
resolution | 2001 |
history |
Muskegon Zephyrs 1960–1965 Muskegon Mohawks 1965–1984 Muskegon Lumberjacks 1984–1992 Cleveland Lumberjacks 1992–2001 |
Stadion | LC Walker Arena |
Location | Muskegon , Michigan |
Team colors | black, white, yellow |
league | International Hockey League |
Cooperations |
Edmonton Oilers (1985–1987) Pittsburgh Penguins (1987–1990) |
Turner Cups | 1985/86 , 1988/89 |
The Muskegon Lumberjacks were an American ice hockey franchise of the International Hockey League based in Muskegon , Michigan . Their home venue was the LC Walker Arena .
history
The Muskegon Lumberjacks continued the game operation of the Muskegon Mohawks in the IHL in 1984 . The club won the Turner Cup , the championship of the IHL, in the 1985/86 and 1988/89 seasons . In total, the Lumberjacks made it to the play-off finals six times. Since 1985, those responsible for the Lumberjacks cooperated with those of the Edmonton Oilers from the National Hockey League . After this cooperation was ended in 1987, the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to get both teams working together. This was finally received and existed until 1990.
At the end of the 1991/92 season, the Muskegon Lumberjacks moved to Cleveland and played there under the name Cleveland Lumberjacks until 2001 in the International Hockey League.
Team records
Season records
- Goals: 62 Scott Gruhl (1984/85)
- Assists: 82 Jock Callander (1986/87)
- Points: 137 Dave Michayluk (1987/88)
- Penalty minutes: 450 Pat Mayer (1987/88)
Career records
- Goals: 335 Dave Michayluk
- Assists: 436 Jock Callander
- Points: 769 Dave Michayluk
- Penalty Minutes: 1452 Mitch Wilson