- Utah Grizzlies (1995–2005)
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This is about the defunct IHL/AHL team that folded in 2005. For the current ECHL team, see Utah Grizzlies. For information about the Minor league baseball team known as the Denver Grizzlies , see Denver Grizzlies (baseball).
Utah Grizzlies City Salt Lake City, Utah League IHL (1995 to 2001)
AHL (2001 to 2005)Operated 1994–2005 Home arena E Center Colors Maroon and White Affiliates New York Islanders Franchise history 1994–1995 Denver Grizzlies 1995–2005 Utah Grizzlies 2007–present Lake Erie Monsters Championships Regular season titles 1 (1994–95) Division Championships 1 (1994–95) Turner Cups 2 1994–95, 1995–96 The Utah Grizzlies were an ice hockey team in the International Hockey League and American Hockey League. They played in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA at the E Center.
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History
The Utah Grizzles, which moved to Utah following their only season in Denver, Colorado shortly after the NHL's Quebec Nordiques announced their relocation to become the Colorado Avalanche, was admitted to the AHL when the IHL folded in 2001. They played their home games in the Delta Center (now known as EnergySolutions Arena) until the E Center was built a few seasons after their arrival in Salt Lake.
While in Denver, the Grizzlies won the 1994–95 Turner Cup, the official Championship of the International Hockey League. After relocating to Salt Lake City, the Utah Grizzlies once again marched to victory in the IHL playoffs. Utah swept the Orlando Solar Bears 4 games to 0 to win the 1995–96 Turner Cup. The fourth (and final) game of the series was played in the Delta Center; 17,381 fans attended, which set a national record for largest attendance at a minor league hockey game.[1]
The franchise was granted a voluntary suspension for the 2005–06 season while the owner found a buyer for the AHL franchise. That buyer arrived in May 2006, as the owner of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, Dan Gilbert, purchased the franchise to replace the departing Cleveland Barons. On January 25, 2007 it was announced at a press conference that the new Cleveland team will be called the Lake Erie Monsters. The Lake Erie Monsters took the ice for the 2007–08 AHL season.
Franchise and area facts
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the WHL (1969–1974)
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the CHL (1974–1984)
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the IHL (1984–1994)
The franchise was replaced by:
- Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL (2005–present)
The franchise is now known as:
- Lake Erie Monsters (2007–present)
Season-by-season results
- Denver Grizzlies 1994–1995 (International Hockey League)
- Utah Grizzlies 1995–2001 (International Hockey League)
- Utah Grizzlies 2001–2005 (American Hockey League)
Regular season
Season Games Won Lost Tied OTL SOL Points Goals
forGoals
againstStanding 1994–95 81 57 18 — 6 — 120 339 235 1st, Southwest 1995–96 82 49 29 — 4 — 102 291 232 2nd, Southwest 1996–97 82 43 33 — 6 — 92 259 254 3rd, Southwest 1997–98 82 47 27 — 8 — 102 276 234 3rd, Southwest 1998–99 82 39 34 — 9 — 87 244 254 3rd, Southwest 1999–00 82 45 25 — 12 — 102 265 220 2nd, West 2000–01 82 38 36 — 8 — 84 208 220 4th, West 2001–02 80 40 29 6 5 — 91 240 225 3rd, West 2002–03 80 37 34 4 5 — 83 227 243 5th, West 2003–04 80 27 42 6 5 — 65 162 230 7th, West 2004–05 80 23 50 5 2 — 53 156 265 7th, West Playoffs
Season Prelim 1st round 2nd round 3rd round Finals 1994–95 — W, 3-0, MIN W, 4-1, PHX W, 4-1, MIL W, 4-0, KC 1995–96 — W, 3-2, KC W, 4-3, PEO W, 4-2, LV W, 4-0, ORL 1996–97 — W, 3-0, KC L, 0-4, LB — — 1997–98 — L, 1-3, KC — — — 1998–99 Out of playoffs. 1999–00 — L, 1-4, HOU — — — 2000–01 Out of playoffs. 2001–02 — L, 2-3, HOU — — — 2002–03 L, 0-2, WBS — — — — 2003–04 Out of playoffs. 2004–05 Out of playoffs. Team records
Single season
- Goals: 46
Kip Miller (1994–95)
- Assists: 60
Kip Miller (1994–95)
- Points: 106
Kip Miller (1994–95)
- Penalty minutes: 317
Mike MacWilliam (1995–96)
- GAA: 2.21
Rich Parent (1999–00)
- SV%: .928
Wade Flaherty (2001–02)
- Wins: 45
Tommy Salo (1994–95)
- Shutouts: 5
Mike Bales (2000–01)
- Goaltending records need a minimum 25 games played by the goaltender
Career
- Career goals: 111
Chris Taylor (1994–98)
- Career assists: 167
Chris Taylor
- Career points: 278
Chris Taylor
- Career penalty minutes: 684
Gavin Morgan (1999–2003)
- Career goaltending wins: 73
Tommy Salo (1994–96)
- Career shutouts: 7
Tommy Salo
- Career games: 440
Gord Dineen (1994–2000)
References
External links
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Trophies and
awardsTurner Cup • Fred A. Huber Trophy • Commissioner's Trophy • Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy • James Gatschene Memorial Trophy • Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy • Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy • Ken McKenzie Trophy • Governor's Trophy • James Norris Memorial Trophy • John Cullen Award • Ironman Award • IHL Man of the Year
Categories:- Utah Grizzlies (1995–2005)
- Sports clubs established in 1994
- Sports clubs disestablished in 2005
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