Indiana Blizzard
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{{Infobox ice hockey team
| text_color = White
| bg_color = #6495ED
| team = Indiana Blizzard
| logo = INBlizzard.png
| logosize = 200px
| city = Dyer, Indiana
| league = All American Hockey League
| conference =
| division =
| coach = Sergei Kharin
| GM =
| founded = 2009
| arena = Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena
| colors = Black, Light Blue, White
| owner =
| media =
| affiliates =
| name3 = Indiana Blizzard
| dates3 = 2010–2011
| name2 = West Michigan Blizzard
| dates2 = 2009–2010
| name1 = Detroit Hitmen
| dates1 = 2009
| reg_season_titles = 0
| championships = 0
}}
The Indiana Blizzard was a professional ice hockey team based in Dyer, Indiana. The team was a member of the All American Hockey League and began its inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen. The Blizzard played their home games at the Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena.
History
The West Michigan Blizzard started their inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen, located in Fraser, Michigan. Due to the financial issues, the team was relocated to Norton Shores, Michigan on December 17, 2009. Matt Wiedenhoeft was the founding partner of the Hitmen, who orchestrated the relocation to the Muskegon, Michigan's L.C. Walker Arena.{{cite web|last1=Rop|first1=Ron|title=AAHL team makes Walker Arena new home|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2009/12/aahl_team_makes_walker_arena_n.html|website=mlive.com|accessdate=January 30, 2018|date=December 18, 2009}} Their name was changed to the West Michigan Blizzard.
In September 2010, the team announced their relocation to Dyer, Indiana due to the inability for a new ice arena to get built in Norton Shores. After the relocation, the team changed their name to the Indiana Blizzard.{{Cite web |url=http://www.aahlhockey.com/home/2010/9/14/indiana-blizzard-comes-alive.html |title=Indiana Blizzard Comes Alive |access-date=2010-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918001557/http://www.aahlhockey.com/home/2010/9/14/indiana-blizzard-comes-alive.html |archive-date=2010-09-18 |url-status=dead }} Their new arena was at the Midwest Ice Center.{{cite web|last1=Rop|first1=Ron|title=West Michigan Blizzard find a hockey home in Indiana|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/09/west_michigan_blizzard_find_a.html|website=mlive.com|accessdate=January 30, 2018|date=September 15, 2010}}{{cite web|last1=Burbridge|first1=John|title=Indiana Blizzard pro hockey team finds new home at Midwest Ice Center|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/hockey/professional/indiana-blizzard-pro-hockey-team-finds-new-home-at-midwest/article_87856e2f-226a-570f-8c08-58f702aea14a.html|website=nwitimes.com|accessdate=January 30, 2018|location=St John|date=September 18, 2010}} Despite their new home, the team ceased operations in 2011.
Season-by-season record
| class="wikitable"
! Season !! GP !! W !! L !! OTL !! SL !! PTS !! GF !! GA !! Season Standing !! Playoff Result | ||||||||||
| align="center"
| 2010–11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 00 | 12 | 44 | 60 | N/A | ceased operations December 29, 2010 |
Glossary: GP= Games played, W= Wins, L= Losses, OTL= Over Time Losses, SL= Shootout Losses, PTS= Points, PCT= Winning Percentage, GF= Goals For, GA= Goals Against, PIM= Penalty Minutes
Roster
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!width=5%|# !width=5%| |align=left!!width=35%|Player !width=5%|Pos. !width=8%|Shoots !width=8%|Height !width=8%|Weight !width=37%|Place of Birth |
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|align=center|4 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 10 in |align=center|180 lb. |
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|align=center|5 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center| |align=center| |
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|align=center|7 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 8 in |align=center|200 lb. |Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
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|align=center|8 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|6 ft 3 in |align=center|205 lb. |Shelby Township, Michigan, United States |
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|align=center|98 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|7 ft 1 in |align=center|220 lb. |
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|align=center|11 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|L |align=center|6 ft 1 in |align=center|200 lb. |
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|align=center|12 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|6 ft 0 in |align=center|175 lb. |
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|align=center|17 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|6 ft 3 in |align=center|225 lb. |
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|align=center|20 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 9 in |align=center|180 lb. |Marysville, Michigan, United States |
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|align=center|25 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|F |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 10 in |align=center|175 lb. |Laurel Springs, New Jersey, United States |
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!colspan=8 |{{center|Defensemen}} |
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!width=5%|# !width=5%| |align=left!!width=35%|Player !width=5%|Pos. !width=8%|Shoots !width=8%|Height !width=8%|Weight !width=37%|Place of Birth |
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|align=center|2 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|L |align=center|5 ft 9 in |align=center|180 lb. |
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|align=center|18 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 9 in |align=center|165 lb. |Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
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|align=center|19 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 11 in |align=center|190 lb. |St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States |
| bgcolor="#eeeeee"
|align=center|22 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 11 in |align=center|210 lb. |
| bgcolor="#eeeeee"
|align=center|23 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 10 in |align=center|190 lb. |
| bgcolor="#eeeeee"
|align=center|24 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|R |align=center|6 ft 0 in |align=center|200 lb. |Toms River, New Jersey, United States |
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|align=center|51 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|D |align=center|R |align=center|5 ft 11 in |align=center|230 lb. |Chesterfield, Michigan, United States |
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!colspan=8 |{{center|Goaltenders}} |
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!width=5%|# !width=5%| |align=left!!width=35%|Player !width=5%|Pos. !width=8%|Catches !width=8%|Height !width=8%|Weight !width=37%|Place of Birth |
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|align=center|1 |align=center|{{flagicon|CAN}} |align=center|G |align=center|R |align=center| |align=center| |
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|align=center|74 |align=center|{{flagicon|USA}} |align=center|G |align=center|L |align=center|5 ft 6 in |align=center|160 lb. |Ferndale, Michigan, United States | |
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101014163352/http://www.myblizzardhockey.com/ Indiana Blizzard Website]
- [http://www.aahlhockey.com/ AAHL Website]
Category:Defunct ice hockey teams in Indiana
Category:2010 establishments in Indiana
Category:2011 disestablishments in Indiana