Birmingham South Stars

The Birmingham South Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League from 1982 to 1983. The South Stars were based out of Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center. Coached by Gene Ubriaco, the South Stars would lose in the Adams Cup Championship to the Indianapolis Checkers. Following the season, the team folded.[1]

Birmingham South Stars
CityBirmingham, Alabama
LeagueCentral Hockey League
Operated1982–1983
Home arenaBirmingham Jefferson Convention Center
AffiliateMinnesota North Stars

Notable players who played for the South Stars included Don Beaupre, Mario Lessard and Steve Carlson.

Season-by-season record

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Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Central Hockey League
Season GP W L T Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
1982-83 80 41 37 2 84 297 297 1797 3rd, CHL Lost to Indianapolis in the finals

References

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  1. ^ Gene Crowley. "Birmingham Pro Sports - Birmingham South Stars". Retrieved 2008-02-08.
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