Evansville IceMen
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The Evansville IceMen were a professional hockey
team based in Evansville, Indiana
. The team folded in 2010, as IceMen owner Ron Geary purchased the Muskegon Lumberjacks (1992–2010)
of the International Hockey League and moved the team to Evansville, taking on the name "Evansville IceMen
".
The AAHL IceMen played their home games at Swonder Ice Arena
in Evansville.
. However, the league folded prior to the start of the season. The IceMen, along with the Motor City Gamblers (later the Detroit Dragons
), left the fledgling league to join two other financially sound teams from the recently folded Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
. The result, was the formation of the All American Hockey League, which is a lower level professional minor league affiliated with the International Hockey League.
On February 14, 2009, The IceMen set an AAHL scoring record in a 24-4 win over the Chicago Blaze
. Also on February 14, 2009, Evansville goalie Kira Hurley
's third period assist made her the first female goaltender to earn a point in a men's professional hockey game. In recognition of her historic accomplishment, Hurley's game-worn jersey and game-used stick are immortalized in the Hockey Hall of Fame
in Toronto
.
On August 15, 2009, the IceMen unveiled their new logo, replacing the previous logo's polar bear.
On April 15, 2010, the IceMen defeated the West Michigan Blizzard 4 - 3, closing the championship series 4 -1 to win the 2010 AAHL Rod Davidson Cup.
On June 22, 2010 the IceMen disbanded after the announcement that the IceMen owner purchased the rights to the Muskegon Lumberjacks
franchise, from the IHL.
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
team based in Evansville, Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the...
. The team folded in 2010, as IceMen owner Ron Geary purchased the Muskegon Lumberjacks (1992–2010)
Muskegon Lumberjacks (1992–2010)
The Muskegon Lumberjacks was an International Hockey League ice hockey team located in Muskegon, Michigan. After the 2010 season the team folded, and the Evansville IceMen Owner Ron Geary purchased the franchise rights of the former Muskegon Lumberjacks, from the International Hockey League and...
of the International Hockey League and moved the team to Evansville, taking on the name "Evansville IceMen
Evansville IceMen
The Evansville IceMen were a professional hockey team based in Evansville, Indiana. The team folded in 2010, as IceMen owner Ron Geary purchased the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League and moved the team to Evansville, taking on the name "Evansville IceMen".The AAHL IceMen...
".
The AAHL IceMen played their home games at Swonder Ice Arena
Swonder Ice Arena
Swonder Ice Arena is an arena and recreational sport facility in Evansville, Indiana. It features two NHL size sheets of ice for hockey, figure skating and open skating. One sheet of ice is open all year. Sound and light, designed with the technology used at the 2002 Olympics, are in use when the...
in Evansville.
Team history
The IceMen were one of the four founding members of the All American Hockey League. The IceMen were scheduled to play in the inaugural 2008-2009 season of the Midwest Hockey LeagueMidwest Hockey League
The Midwest Hockey League was a short-lived proposed low level minor pro hockey league that was scheduled to begin play in the 2009-2010 season...
. However, the league folded prior to the start of the season. The IceMen, along with the Motor City Gamblers (later the Detroit Dragons
Detroit Dragons
The Detroit Dragons were a professional hockey team based in Fraser, Michigan. The team was part of the All American Hockey League and started their inaugural season in November 2008...
), left the fledgling league to join two other financially sound teams from the recently folded Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League was a minor professional ice hockey league in the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions of the United States. The league began play in November 2007...
. The result, was the formation of the All American Hockey League, which is a lower level professional minor league affiliated with the International Hockey League.
On February 14, 2009, The IceMen set an AAHL scoring record in a 24-4 win over the Chicago Blaze
Chicago Blaze
The Chicago Blaze were a women's professional basketball team in the National Women's Basketball League . Based in Chicago, Illinois, they played from 2002 to 2005....
. Also on February 14, 2009, Evansville goalie Kira Hurley
Kira Hurley
Kira Hurley is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New Jersey Spartans Professional Touring Team. Hurley was born in Toronto, Ontario...
's third period assist made her the first female goaltender to earn a point in a men's professional hockey game. In recognition of her historic accomplishment, Hurley's game-worn jersey and game-used stick are immortalized in the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.
On August 15, 2009, the IceMen unveiled their new logo, replacing the previous logo's polar bear.
On April 15, 2010, the IceMen defeated the West Michigan Blizzard 4 - 3, closing the championship series 4 -1 to win the 2010 AAHL Rod Davidson Cup.
On June 22, 2010 the IceMen disbanded after the announcement that the IceMen owner purchased the rights to the Muskegon Lumberjacks
Muskegon Lumberjacks (1992–2010)
The Muskegon Lumberjacks was an International Hockey League ice hockey team located in Muskegon, Michigan. After the 2010 season the team folded, and the Evansville IceMen Owner Ron Geary purchased the franchise rights of the former Muskegon Lumberjacks, from the International Hockey League and...
franchise, from the IHL.
Seasons
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... | GP | W-L-OTL | Pts | GF-GA | Final Standing | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 42 | 16-26-0 | 32 | 177-242 | 3rd, AAHL | Lost in 1st Round |
| 2009–2010 | 46 | 20-23-3 | 51 | 167-187 | 3rd, AAHL | Rod Davidson Cup Champions |
See also
- Sports in EvansvilleSports in EvansvilleEvansville, Indiana, USA is the home of two minor league professional, two semi-professional, and three amateur sports teams. The city is also the home to two NCAA collegiate teams, and nine high schools that participate in the Indiana High School Athletic Association...