Grand Rapids Owls (1977–1980)

The Grand Rapids Owls are a defunct professional ice hockey team, who were members of the International Hockey League from the 1977–1978 season to 1979–1980 season. The Owls were based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and played their home games in Stadium Arena. The team started the 1977–1978 season as the Columbus Owls, but relocated to Grand Rapids on December 15, 1977.[1] Their team colors were red, white, and black.

A "Junior B" team used the same name and logo until 2010.[2]

Standings
Year GP W L T PTS GF GA Pct Standings Playoffs
1977–1978 80 27 43 10 64 290 332 .400 9 of 9 Did not qualify
1978–1979 80 50 21 9 109 368 267 .681 1 of 9 Won quarterfinals Milwaukee Admirals 4-3, won semifinals Fort Wayne Komets 4-3, lost Turner Cup Finals Kalamazoo Wings 4-3
1979–1980 80 27 41 12 66 327 340 .413 9 of 10 Did not qualify
Totals 240 104 105 31 239 985 939 .498

References
  1. Hoogterp, Edward (2006). West Michigan Almanac. University of Michigan Press. ISBN 978-0-472-03125-2.
  2. "History". www.gr-jrb-owls.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.


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