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Detroit Olympics 
City Detroit, Michigan League Canadian Professional Hockey League 1927-29,
International Hockey League
1929-36Operated 1927 to 1936 Home arena Detroit Olympia Colors Red, White Affiliates Detroit Red Wings Franchise history 1927 to 1936 Detroit Olympics 1936 to 1956 Pittsburgh Hornets
(Original)1956 to Present Rochester Americans Championships Regular season titles 1933-34
1934-35
1935-36Calder Cups 1934-35
1935-36The Detroit Olympics were a minor league hockey team located in Detroit, Michigan that was a member of the Canadian Professional Hockey League 1927-29 and the International-American Hockey League 1929-36.[1] The team played all of their home games at the Detroit Olympia. On October 4, 1936, after winning the IHL championship, the Olympics moved to Pittsburgh to become the Pittsburgh Hornets. [2]
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Pittsburgh Hornets Founded in 1936 • Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1936-1956 and 1961-1967The Franchise Arenas Coaches Lore Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets • Detroit Olympics • Bob GessnerCalder Cups Conference Championships 1940 • 1947 • 1952 • 1953 • 1955 • 1967Past affiliates Categories:- International Hockey League (1929–1936) teams
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