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Muskegon Lumberjacks International Hockey League

Muskegon Lumberjacks (1984-1992)

January 23, 2021

Muskegon, Michigan was a mainstay of the Rust Belt-based International Hockey League from 1960 until 1992. The Lumberjacks were the last of three Muskegon clubs to play in the IHL, following in the footsteps of the Zephyrs (1960-1965) and the Mohawks (1965-1984). The ‘Jacks were a league dynasty during the late 1980’s, appearing the Turner Cup finals in six of their eight seasons and winning in 1986 and 1989. The team combined outstanding independent players such as Scott Gruhl, Jock Callander and Dave Michayluk with NHL prospects thanks to a late 80’s farm team affiliation with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Lumberjacks relocated to Cleveland following the 1991-92 season.

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Montana Magic Central Hockey League

Montana Magic

March 27, 2019

The Montana Magic were a Billings-based minor league hockey venture that struggled through a single season at the Yellowstone Metra before collapsing along with the rest of the Central Hockey League (CHL) in May 1984. The Magic held a partial affiliation with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues and filled the rest of their roster with independent free agents. The free agents included former NHL stars Reggie Leach, who famously scored 80 goals for the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975-76, and former New York Rangers star Don Murdoch, whose career was derailed by substance abuse.

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1994-95 Cleveland Lumberjacks Media Guide from the International Hockey League

Cleveland Lumberjacks

March 27, 2013

International Hockey League (1992-2001) Born: March 31, 1992 – The Muskegon Lumberjacks announce they will relocate to Cleveland following the 1991-92 season. Folded: May 23,

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