Grand Rapids Owls' LogoThe Grand Rapids Owls are a defunct International Hockey League (IHL) team. They were members of the IHL from the 1977-1978 season to 1979-1980 season. They were based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team started the 1977-1978 season as the Dayton Owls, but on December 17, 1977 they relocated to Grand Rapids and played their home games in Stadium Arena ( located near Comstock Park). Their team colors were red, white, and black.
Standings
| Year | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | Pct | Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-1978 | 80 | 27 | 43 | 10 | 64 | 290 | 332 | .400 | 9 of 9 |
| 1978-1979 | 80 | 50 | 21 | 9 | 109 | 368 | 267 | .681 | 1 of 9 |
| 1979-1980 | 80 | 27 | 41 | 12 | 66 | 327 | 340 | .413 | 9 of 10 |
| Totals | 240 | 104 | 105 | 31 | 239 | 985 | 939 | .498 |
Trivia
In the 1978-79 season the Owls set a still-standing IHL record: 27 games without losing on home ice.
Today
Since 1998, the Owls name and logo has been used for a Junior B league team in the Central States Hockey League (CSHL). Most of the players from the team come from the West Michigan area and are between 15 and 20 years old.
