International Hockey League (1972-1983)
Tombstone
Born: 1972 – IHL expansion franchise
Folded: June 1983
First Game: October 13, 1972 (L 5-4 @ Port Huron Wings)
Last Game: April 10, 1983 (T 5-5 vs. Toledo Goaldiggers)
Turner Cup Champions: 1977 & 1981
Arena
Saginaw Civic Center (5,465)11975-76 Saginaw Gears Program
Opened: 1972
Branding
Team Colors: Tangerine, Blue & White21975-76 Saginaw Gears Program
Ownership
Owners:
- 1972-1981: Wren Blair
- 1981-1983:
Background
This mid-Michigan-based minor league hockey outfit enjoyed a solid run from the mid-1970’s to the early 1980’s in the scrappy International Hockey League. The Saginaw Gears reached the IHL’s Turner Cup finals five times between 1974 and 1982, winning twice.
Saginaw goaltenders Mike Palmateer (Gears ’74-’75), Mario Lessard (Gears ’74-’77), Bob Froese (Gears ’78-’81) all went on to lengthy NHL careers.
Saginaw Gears Shop
Contains Affiliate Links
Stripped Gears, Retired Generals & Grounded Hawks: A History of Minor Pro Hockey in Saginaw, MI
by Buzz Sodeman
Gears Video
A 2010 Gears tribute produced by the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League
Downloads
11-2-1979 Gears vs. Kalamazoon Wings Games Notes
11-2-1979 Saginaw Gears vs. Kalamazoo Wings Game Notes
Links
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One Response
Hi that 1976-77 Gears schedule goalie on it looks to be Ted Ouimet . Thanks