Port Huron Border Cats
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The Port Huron Border Cats were a minor league
professional ice hockey
team in the United Hockey League that played from 1996 to 2002. The team was based in Port Huron, Michigan
, and played at the McMorran Arena. The team ceased operations in 2002.
Legend: OL = Overtime loss, PIM = Penalties in minutes
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team in the United Hockey League that played from 1996 to 2002. The team was based in Port Huron, Michigan
Port Huron, Michigan
Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of St. Clair County. The population was 30,184 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township but is administratively autonomous. It is joined by the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River to Sarnia,...
, and played at the McMorran Arena. The team ceased operations in 2002.
Coaches
- Dave Cameron (1996–1997)
- Doug Crossman (1997–1998)
- Greg Puhalski (1998–2000)
- Jean Laforest (2000–2002)
Season-by-season results
- Colonial Hockey League (1996–1997)
- United Hockey League (1997–2002)
Legend: OL = Overtime loss, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OL | Points | Goals for | Goals against | PIM | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | 74 | 38 | 31 | 5 | — | 81 | 280 | 288 | 2148 | 3rd, East | Lost in round 1 |
| 1997-98 | 74 | 31 | 33 | — | 10 | 72 | 256 | 303 | 1651 | 3rd, East | Lost in round 1 |
| 1998-99 | 74 | 41 | 26 | — | 7 | 89 | 261 | 239 | 1441 | 2nd, Central | Lost in round 1 |
| 1999-00 | 74 | 47 | 21 | — | 6 | 100 | 269 | 202 | 1198 | 2nd, Central | Lost in round 2 |
| 2000-01 | 74 | 30 | 34 | — | 10 | 70 | 234 | 260 | 1726 | 3rd, West | Out of Playoffs |
| 2001-02 | 74 | 27 | 35 | — | 12 | 66 | 207 | 261 | 1288 | 6th, East | Out of Playoffs |