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Saginaw Gears (NAHL)

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Saginaw Gears
CitySaginaw, Michigan
LeagueNorth American Hockey League
Founded1991
Folded2003
Home arenaSaginaw Bay Ice Arena
ColorsBlue, black and brown
     
Franchise history
1991–1995Saginaw Gears
1995–1998Gaylord Grizzlies
1998–2000Grand Rapids Bearcats
2000Grand Rapids Rockets
2000–2003Capital Centre Pride

The Saginaw Gears were a junior ice hockey team that played in the North American Hockey League. The team played out of the Saginaw Bay Ice Arena in Saginaw, Michigan.

History

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In 1991, the NAHL approved adding an expansion team from Saginaw. The club took the same name as the former IHL team though they use a different color scheme and logo. The team was largely unsuccessful for their first three years, however, the club was finally able to finish with a winning record in 1995 under Dave Westner,[1] who had played for the original Gears. In December of that year, the team was in the middle of their second winning campaign when they were abruptly moved to Gaylord, Michigan and became the Gaylord Grizzlies.

Season-by-season records

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Season GP W L T OTL PTS GF GA Finish Postseason
1991–92 40 9 39 1 2 21 138 220 4th of 4, Eastern
8th of 8, NAHL
Information missing
1992–93 40 14 20 5 1 33 162 185 3rd of 4, Eastern
6th of 8, NAHL
Information missing
1993–94 46 17 19 8 2 42 185 183 4th of 5, Eastern
6th of 10, NAHL
Information missing
1994–95 44 20 19 4 1 45 162 199 5th of 9, NAHL Information missing
1995–96* * The team relocated to Gaylord in December 1995

References

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  1. ^ "Dave Westner". Hockey DB. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
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