Hockey Programs

I know, I said earlier I was going to look at Detroit's minor league teams. That would mean the Vipers would be next, but I decided to cover them later when I had time (I have a TON of programs from that team). Instead, I'm going to look briefly at Muskegon.  Muskegon has had a long, colorful past in professional hockey. It all started in 1960 with the expansion Muskegon Zephyrs of the IHL. Five seasons later, 1965-66, the Zephyrs became the Mohawks, and remain so until 1984-85, when they became the Lumberjacks. The Lumberjacks would remain in town through the 1992-93 season. After that season, the franchise would relocate to Cleveland, Ohio. Here are the Mohawks programs I have, along with a couple bonus scans.        The Mohawks existed from 1965-84, about 20 seasons, and had two vastly different eras of success. From 1965-76, the Mohawks finished above .500 10 times, winning the Huber Trophy (Regular Season Championship) six times and the ...

Thought I'd post these programs. I rarely see IHL All-Star Game programs online or at flea markets, but here are the two I have.          This one is from the 1972-73 IHL All-Star Game, held at Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio. That year's format was the North Division vs. the South Division, and the proceeds for the game went to the Children's Medical Center. The program is pretty small, about 11 pages, but you can't argue with the price! A few notable players in this game include: Bill McKenzie --Played in the NHL with the Colorado Rockies Dennis Desrosiers --Scored 60 goals that season in Saginaw Bob McCammon --Later coached in Philadelphia Doug Manchak --Number retired by the Flint Generals Bob Perani --Started Perani's Hockey World and owned both the Flint Spirits and Flint Generals. Alternate in this game. Curt Ridley --Played briefly in the NHL, including Toronto and Vancouver        The 1983-84 All-St...