Flint Generals (1969–1985)
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| Flint Generals | |
|---|---|
| City | Flint, Michigan |
| League | IHL |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Folded | 1985 |
| Home arena | IMA Sports Arena |
The Flint Generals were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1969–1985. They were members of the International Hockey League and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. Their team colors were originally black and gold, but they were changed to royal blue, gold, and white. They were moved to Saginaw, Michigan after the 1985 season, becoming the Saginaw Generals. After the Generals departed Flint, they were replaced by the Flint Spirits.
Championships
[edit]| Year | League | Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| 1983–1984 | IHL | Turner Cup |
Standings
[edit]| Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–1970 | 72 | 21 | 39 | 12 | 54 | 218 | 270 | .375 | 8 of 8 | Did not qualify |
| 1970–1971 | 72 | 33 | 32 | 7 | 73 | 247 | 224 | .507 | 4 of 7 | Lost quarterfinals Dayton Gems 4-3 |
| 1971–1972 | 72 | 31 | 36 | 5 | 67 | 253 | 259 | .465 | 6 of 8 | Lost quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 3-1 |
| 1972–1973 | 74 | 44 | 29 | 1 | 89 | 347 | 281 | .601 | 3 of 10 | Lost semifinals Fort Wayne Komets 4-1 |
| 1973–1974 | 76 | 30 | 43 | 3 | 63 | 251 | 288 | .414 | 7 of 9 | Won quarterfinals Toledo Hornets 2-1, lost semifinals Des Moines Capitols 4-0 |
| 1974–1975 | 75 | 44 | 26 | 5 | 93 | 287 | 220 | .620 | 3 of 11 | Lost quarterfinals Saginaw Gears 4-1 |
| 1975–1976 | 78 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 82 | 285 | 254 | .526 | 4 of 9 | Lost quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 4-0 |
| 1976–1977 | 78 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 80 | 342 | 306 | .513 | 4 of 9 | Lost quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-1 |
| 1977–1978 | 80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 82 | 364 | 381 | .513 | 5 of 9 | Lost quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-1 |
| 1978–1979 | 80 | 35 | 40 | 5 | 75 | 356 | 349 | .469 | 7 of 9 | Won quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 4-3, lost semifinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-0 |
| 1979–1980 | 80 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 83 | 298 | 316 | .519 | 5 of 10 | Lost quarterfinals Port Huron Flags 4-1 |
| 1980–1981 | 82 | 32 | 42 | 8 | 72 | 324 | 363 | .439 | 6 of 8 | Won quarterfinals Muskegon Mohawks 2-1, lost semifinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-0 |
| 1981–1982 | 82 | 32 | 45 | 5 | 74 | 310 | 353 | .421 | 6 of 7 | Lost quarterfinals Toledo Goaldiggers 4-0 |
| 1982–1983 | 82 | 35 | 36 | 11 | 82 | 317 | 340 | .494 | 4 of 8 | Lost quarterfinals Fort Wayne Komets 3-2 |
| 1983–1984 | 82 | 41 | 32 | 9 | 93 | 375 | 319 | .555 | 3 of 7 | Won semifinals Milwaukee Admirals 4-0, won Turner Cup Finals Toledo Goaldiggers 4-0 |
| 1984–1985 | 82 | 43 | 35 | 4 | 93 | 349 | 340 | .549 | 3 of 9 | Lost quarterfinals Kalamazoo Wings 4-3 |
| Totals | 1,247 | 561 | 564 | 122 | 1,255 | 4,823 | 4,863 | .499 |
Former players with NHL experience
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