Flint Generals (1969–1985)


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.

Flint Generals
CityFlint, Michigan
LeagueIHL
Founded1969 (1969)
Folded1985 (1985)
Home arenaIMA Sports Arena

Championships

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Year League Trophy
1983–1984 IHL Turner Cup

Standings

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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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References

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