- Lexington Men O' War
The Lexington Men O' War were a
minor league professionalice hockey team and member of theECHL . The Men O' War played atRupp Arena inLexington, Kentucky from 2002-2003. Like Lexington's previous team before them (theKentucky Thoroughblades ), success on the ice did not bring good attendance figures. The name Man O' War is from athoroughbred race horse who was bred in Lexington, and also the name of a highly traveled road in Lexington.Prior to playing in Lexington, the franchise was known as the
Virginia Lancers (1988-90), Roanoke Valley Rebels (1990-92), Roanoke Valley Rampage (1992-93),Huntsville Blast (1993-94),Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (1994-2001), andMacon Whoopee (2001-02). After departing from Lexington, the Men O' War became the current incarnation of theUtah Grizzlies in West Valley City, Utah. the Utah Grizzlies were an American Hockey League team before an ECHL team. Go to this web site for another symbol of the Men O'War. http://www.logoserver.com/hockey/LexingtonMenOWar3.gifeason-by-season results
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