Muskegon Lumberjacks (1984–92)
The Muskegon Lumberjacks were an International Hockey League (IHL) team based in Muskegon, Michigan.
| Muskegon Lumberjacks | |
|---|---|
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| City | Muskegon |
| League | International Hockey League |
| Operated | 1960–1992 |
| Home arena | L. C. Walker Arena |
| Franchise history | |
| 1960–1965 | Muskegon Zephyrs |
| 1965–1984 | Muskegon Mohawks |
| 1984–1992 | Muskegon Lumberjacks |
| 1992–2001 | Cleveland Lumberjacks |
Facts
- Founded: 1984–85 season
- Arena: L.C. Walker Arena (capacity 5,100)
- Uniform colors: black, white, and yellow
- Logo design: crossed hockey sticks behind the word "Lumberjacks" and a portrait of a stereotypical lumberjack.
- Division titles won: 6 (1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1991–92)
- Regular season titles won: 3 (1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90)
- League championships won: 2 (1985–86, 1988–89)
- Local Media: Muskegon Chronicle
History
The Muskegon Mohawks franchise were purchased by Larry Gordon following the 1983–84 season for $1 and renamed the Lumberjacks following a name-the-team contest. The Lumberjacks name came from the high level of importance that the lumber industry had in Muskegon's history. The team moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1992 and was renamed the Cleveland Lumberjacks.
- Market previously served by:
- Muskegon Mohawks of the IHL (1965–84)
- Franchise replaced by:
- Muskegon Fury of the CoHL/UHL/IHL (1992–2008)
- Muskegon Lumberjacks of the IHL (2008–10)
- Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (2010–present)
Season-by-Season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses/Shootout losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | 82 | 41 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 95 | 306 | 293 | 1782 | 2nd, East | Lost in Finals |
| 1990–91 | 83 | 38 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 81 | 305 | 352 | 2115 | 4th, East | Lost in round 1 |
| 1989–90 | 82 | 55 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 116 | 389 | 304 | 2185 | 1st, East | Lost in Finals |
| 1988–89 | 82 | 57 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 121 | 433 | 308 | 2606 | 1st, East | Won Turner Cup |
| 1987–88 | 82 | 58 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 126 | 415 | 269 | 2817 | 1st, East | Lost in round 1 |
| 1986–87 | 82 | 47 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 99 | 366 | 286 | 2648 | 1st, East | Lost in Finals |
| 1985–86 | 82 | 50 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 105 | 376 | 290 | 2244 | 1st, East | Won Turner Cup |
| 1984–85 | 82 | 50 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 103 | 374 | 291 | 1708 | 2nd, League | Lost in Finals |
Team records
Note: Goaltending stats are incomplete during this period.
- Goals: 62 Scott Gruhl (1984–85)
- Assists: 82 Jock Callander (1986–87)
- Points: 137 Dave Michayluk (1987–88)
- Penalty Minutes: 450 Pat Mayer (1987–88)
- Career Goals: 335 Dave Michayluk
- Career Assists: 436 Jock Callander
- Career Points: 769 Dave Michayluk
- Career Penalty Minutes: 1452 Mitch Wilson
- Career Games: 564 Dave Michayluk
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