Muskegon Lumberjacks (1984–1992)
IHL team in Muskegon, Michigan, 1984–1992.
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The Muskegon Lumberjacks were an International Hockey League (IHL) team based in Muskegon, Michigan, that operated from the 1984–85 season until 1992. The franchise was notable for its rapid success, winning six division titles, three regular season titles, and two league championships during its eight-year existence.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1984–85 season
- Arena
- L.C. Walker Arena (capacity 5,100)
- Uniform colors
- black
- white
- and yellow
- Division titles won
- 6
- Regular season titles won
- 3
- League championships won
- 2
- Career points leader
- Dave Michayluk (769)
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Background
The Muskegon Lumberjacks were created when Larry Gordon purchased the Muskegon Mohawks franchise following the 1983–84 season for $1 and renamed the team after a name-the-team contest. The Lumberjacks name reflected the historical importance of the lumber industry in Muskegon.
The team played at L.C. Walker Arena, which had a capacity of 5,100, and wore black, white, and yellow uniforms. Their logo featured crossed hockey sticks behind the word 'Lumberjacks' and a portrait of a stereotypical lumberjack. The team moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1992 and was renamed the Cleveland Lumberjacks.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Muskegon Lumberjacks (1984–1992) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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