1985-86 IHL Regular Season: Generals vs. Milwaukee Admirals After a two-year absence, pro hockey returned to Saginaw with the arrival of the Flint Generals. The Generals spent the majority of the summer of 1985 negotiating with the City of Flint over prime dates for the IMA Sports Arena. Getting nowhere in negotiations, Generals ownership decided to move the franchise north to Wendler Arena, former home of the arch-rival Saginaw Gears. Due to the lateness of their arrival, the team kept it's "Generals" nickname, colors and jerseys. The Flint Generals logo was removed from the crest and a "SAGINAW GENERALS" script patch was put in it's place. The Generals were a farm team of three NHL clubs that season. The Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres sent prospects to the Tri-Cities in 1985-86. A couple familiar faces for Saginaw fans were with the Generals that season. Former Gears power forward Denn...