This is about the defunct IHL/AHL team that folded in 2005. For the current ECHL team, see Utah Grizzlies. The Utah Grizzlies are an Ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play in West Valley City Utah, USA at the E Center.
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| City: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
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| League: | IHL (1995 to 2001) AHL (2001 to 2005) |
| Operated: | 1995 to 2005 |
| Home Arena: | E Center |
| Colors: | Maroon and White |
| Franchise history | |
| 1994 to 1995: | Denver Grizzlies |
| 1995 to 2005: | Utah Grizzlies |
| 2007 to 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. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The E Center is a 10100-seat multi-purpose Arena in West Valley City Utah, southwest of Salt Lake City. The Lake Erie Monsters are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary They played in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA at the E Center. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The E Center is a 10100-seat multi-purpose Arena in West Valley City Utah, southwest of Salt Lake City.
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History
The Utah Grizzlies, 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. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The Colorado Avalanche are a professional Ice hockey team based in Denver Colorado, United States American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. They played their home games in the E Center. The E Center is a 10100-seat multi-purpose Arena in West Valley City Utah, southwest of Salt Lake City.
While in Denver, the Grizzlies won the 1994-1995 Turner Cup, the official Championship of the International Hockey League. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 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 1995-1996 Turner Cup. The Orlando Solar Bears were a Professional Ice hockey team based out of Orlando Florida that played their home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre 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.
The franchise was granted a voluntary suspension for the 2005-2006 season while the owner found a buyer for the AHL franchise. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 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. May 2006 was a month with thirty-one days The following events also occurred during the month The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional Basketball team based in Cleveland Ohio. Daniel "Dan" Gilbert is the Chairman and founder of Rock Financial and Quicken Loans Inc The Cleveland Barons were a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League. 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 are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Lake Erie Monsters took the ice for the 2007-08 AHL season. The 2007-08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League.
Franchise & Area Facts
The market was previously served by:
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the IHL (1984-1994)
The franchise was replaced by:
- Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL (2005-2007)
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 for |
Goals against |
Standing |
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| 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 |
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| 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. The Salt Lake Golden Eagles were a minor league hockey team based in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1969 to 1994 The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 The Utah Grizzlies are an Ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play in West Valley City Utah, USA at the E Center. The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a Professional Ice hockey league based in Princeton New Jersey, with teams scattered The Lake Erie Monsters are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 The 2001-02 AHL season was the 66th season of the American Hockey League. The 2002-03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. The 2003-04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The 2004-05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. History The market was previously served by Minnesota North Stars of the NHL (1967–1993 The franchise became known as The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Kansas City Blades were a professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1990–91 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season The Kansas City Blades were a professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1990–91 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season History The franchise was previously known as Peoria Prancers (1982–1984 The franchise became known as San Antonio Dragons The Las Vegas Thunder were an independent professional Ice hockey team competing in the International Hockey League. The Orlando Solar Bears were a Professional Ice hockey team based out of Orlando Florida that played their home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre The Kansas City Blades were a professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1990–91 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season Suspension of operations On April 20, 2007 the ECHL announced the suspension of the team's operations citing an item from the league's recent board of governors' meeting The Kansas City Blades were a professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1990–91 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season | ||||
| 1999–00 | — | L, 1-4, HOU | — | — | — |
| 2000–01 | Out of playoffs. The Houston Aeros are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. | ||||
| 2001–02 | — | L, 2-3, HOU | — | — | — |
| 2002–03 | L, 0-2, WBS | — | — | — | — |
| 2003–04 | Out of playoffs. The 2001-02 AHL season was the 66th season of the American Hockey League. The Houston Aeros are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 2002-03 AHL season was the 67th season of the American Hockey League. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL 's Pittsburgh Penguins. The 2003-04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. | ||||
| 2004–05 | Out of playoffs. The 2004-05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. | ||||
Team records
Single Season
- Goals: 46 (Kip Miller, 1994-95)
- Assists:
- Points: 106 (Kip Miller, 1994-95)
- Penalty Minutes:
- GAA:
- SV%:
Career
- Career Goals: 50 (Jim Montgomery, 2001-03)
- Career Assists: 89 (Jim Montgomery, 2001-03)
- Career Points: 139 (Jim Montgomery, 2001-03)
- Career Penalty Minutes: 493 (Gavin Morgan, 2001-03)
- Career Goaltending Wins:
- Career Shutouts:
- Career Games:
The Top Crowd Pleasers Fighters from 2003-05:
Mike Sgroi-27
Doug Doull-20
Dan Jancevski-17
John Erskine-15
Steve Gainey-14
Gavin Morgan-13
Zenon Konopka-12
External links
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