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Springfield Spirit (NAHL)

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Springfield Spirit
CitySpringfield, Missouri
LeagueNorth American Hockey League
DivisionSouth
Founded1990
Home arenaJordan Valley Ice Park
ColorsBlack, red and white
     
Franchise history
1990–1991Dearborn Magic
1991–1994Michigan Nationals
1994–1996Dearborn Heights Nationals
1996–2001St. Louis Sting
2001–2005Springfield Spirit
2005–2006Wasilla Spirit
2006–2012Alaska Avalanche
2012–presentJohnstown Tomahawks

The Springfield Spirit were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the Jordan Valley Ice Park in Springfield, Missouri.

History

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In 2001, the St. Louis Sting moved across the state to Springfield, Missouri, becoming the Springfield Spirit. After the four years, and only one playoff appearance, the team was sold and relocated to Wasilla, Alaska.[1]

Season-by-season records

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Season GP W L OTL PTS GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
2001–02 56 23 29 4 50 182 222 1,533 3rd of 5, West
8th of 11, NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–0 (Danville Wings)
Lost Semifinal series, 1–2 (Detroit Compuware Ambassadors)
2002–03 56 15 36 5 35 129 240 1,689 5th of 5, West
9th of 11, NAHL
Did not qualify
2003–04 56 13 39 4 30 153 259 1,803 7th of 7, South
t-19th of 21, NAHL
Did not qualify
2004–05 56 20 29 7 47 144 188 1,027 6th of 7, South
16th of 19, NAHL
Did not qualify

References

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  1. ^ BartzFrontiersman, Jeremiah (August 27, 2010). "BACK ON THE ICE". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.
  2. ^ "North American Hockey League [1975-2022] history and statistics at hockeydb.com".
  3. ^ "North American Hockey League - standings | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".
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