Indiana Blizzard Explained

The Indiana Blizzard was a professional ice hockey team based in Dyer, Indiana. The team was a member of the All American Hockey League and began its inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen. The Blizzard played their home games at the Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena.

History

The West Michigan Blizzard started their inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen, located in Fraser, Michigan. Due to the financial issues, the team was relocated to Norton Shores, Michigan on December 17, 2009. Matt Wiedenhoeft was the founding partner of the Hitmen, who orchestrated the relocation to the Muskegon, Michigan's L.C. Walker Arena.[1] Their name was changed to the West Michigan Blizzard.

In September 2010, the team announced their relocation to Dyer, Indiana due to the inability for a new ice arena to get built in Norton Shores. After the relocation, the team changed their name to the Indiana Blizzard.[2] Their new arena was at the Midwest Ice Center.[3] [4] Despite their new home, the team ceased operations in 2011.

Season-by-season record

Glossary: GP= Games played, W= Wins, L= Losses, OTL= Over Time Losses, SL= Shootout Losses, PTS= Points, PCT= Winning Percentage, GF= Goals For, GA= Goals Against, PIM= Penalty Minutes

Roster

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4Ryan WebbFR5 ft 10 in180 lb.Roseville, Michigan, United States
5Zachary KaneFRJamestown, New York, United States
7Greg EggelstonFR5 ft 8 in200 lb.Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
8Jose VasquezFR6 ft 3 in205 lb.Shelby Township, Michigan, United States
98Roger RecshFR7 ft 1 in220 lb.Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
11Andrew SandersFL6 ft 1 in200 lb.Salem, Oregon, United States
12Charles HarveyFR6 ft 0 in175 lb.Columbus, Ohio, United States
17Peter PritchettFR6 ft 3 in225 lb.Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
20Scott O'ConnorFR5 ft 9 in180 lb.Marysville, Michigan, United States
25Bill VitaleFR5 ft 10 in175 lb.Laurel Springs, New Jersey, United States
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2B.J. BelliottiDL5 ft 9 in180 lb.Waterford, Michigan, United States
18Emory LovseDR5 ft 9 in165 lb.Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
19Bradley BohlingerDR5 ft 11 in190 lb.St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States
22Ryan SexsmithDR5 ft 11 in210 lb.Dearborn, Michigan, United States
23Matt MosleyDR5 ft 10 in190 lb.Trenton, Michigan, United States
24Brett AimoneDR6 ft 0 in200 lb.Toms River, New Jersey, United States
51Dan OleskyDR5 ft 11 in230 lb.Chesterfield, Michigan, United States
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1Matt KinsellaGRToronto, Ontario, Canada
74Nortan AliGL5 ft 6 in160 lb.Ferndale, Michigan, United States

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rop. Ron. AAHL team makes Walker Arena new home. mlive.com. January 30, 2018. December 18, 2009.
  2. Web site: Indiana Blizzard Comes Alive . 2010-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100918001557/http://www.aahlhockey.com/home/2010/9/14/indiana-blizzard-comes-alive.html . 2010-09-18 . dead .
  3. Web site: Rop. Ron. West Michigan Blizzard find a hockey home in Indiana. mlive.com. January 30, 2018. September 15, 2010.
  4. Web site: Burbridge. John. Indiana Blizzard pro hockey team finds new home at Midwest Ice Center. nwitimes.com. January 30, 2018. St John. September 18, 2010.