The Kenosha Flyers were an American semi-professional ice hockey team located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The franchise was in operation for seven seasons in the Continental Hockey League but spent only four as the 'Kenosha Flyers'. The team won the league championship in its first season, defeating Peoria 4–2.[2] Unfortunately, due their home rink being unavailable, the Flyers were forced to move a few miles south to Zion, Illinois for the following season.[3] After a year as the Lake County Flyers, the team was back in Kenosha but they couldn't recapture the magic of their first season. Kenosha progressively sank down the standings and were sold and renamed after the 1979 season.

Kenosha Flyers
CityKenosha, Wisconsin
LeagueContinental Hockey League
Operated1974–1981
Home arenaKenosha Ice Arena[1]
Franchise history
1974–1975Kenosha Flyers
1975–1976Lake County Flyers
1976–1979Kenosha Flyers
1979–1981Kenosha Chargers
Championships
Regular season titles1974–1975
Playoff championships1975

Season-by-season record

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Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Place Playoffs
1974–75 22 15 3 4 38 152 95 1st Won Championship
1975–76 32 12 18 2 41 4th Lost Semifinals
1976–77 32 13 18 1 25 187 228 3rd None
1977–78 34 17 14 3 37 199 189 4th None
1978–79 40 7 31 2 16 100 231 5th missed

Note: team played the 1975–76 season as the 'Lake County Flyers' due to their home rink being unavailable.

Players

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Most of the players never got about the senior amateur level, however, Reg Fleming and Brian Glenwright both spend time in the majors prior to appearing for the Flyers.

References

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  1. ^ https://www.mapquest.com/us/wisconsin/kenosha-ice-arena-6867512
  2. ^ "KENOSHA EVENS CHL CUP FINAL AGAINST PEORIA". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Remembering The Kenosha Flyers". From the Booth. October 25, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
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