Grand Rapids Owls (1977–1980)

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Grand Rapids Owls

City	Dayton, Ohio
League	International Hockey League
Operated	1977
Home arena	Hara Arena
Franchise history
1966–1970	Columbus Checkers
1971–1973	Columbus Golden Seals
1973–1977	Columbus Owls
1977	Dayton Owls
1977–1980	Grand Rapids Owls

The Grand Rapids Owls are a defunct professional ice hockey team, who were members of the International Hockey League from the 1977–1978 season to 1979–1980 season. The Owls were based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and played their home games in Stadium Arena. The team started the 1977–1978 season as the Columbus Owls, but relocated to Grand Rapids on December 15, 1977. Their team colors were red, white, and black.

A "Junior B" team used the same name and logo until 2010.

Standings

Year	GP	W	L	T	PTS	GF	GA	Pct	Standings	Playoffs
1977–1978	80	27	43	10	64	290	332	.400	9 of 9	Did not qualify
1978–1979	80	50	21	9	109	368	267	.681	1 of 9	Won quarterfinals Milwaukee Admirals 4-3, won semifinals Fort Wayne Komets 4-3, lost Turner Cup Finals Kalamazoo Wings 4-3
1979–1980	80	27	41	12	66	327	340	.413	9 of 10	Did not qualify
Totals	240	104	105	31	239	985	939	.498

References

Hoogterp, Edward (2006). West Michigan Almanac. University of Michigan Press. ISBN 978-0-472-03125-2.
"History". www.gr-jrb-owls.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

History

Geography

Landmarks

Transportation

The Rapid
Vernon J. Ehlers Station (Amtrak)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (in Cascade Township)

Education

Grand Rapids Public	City High-Middle Innovation Central High School Ottawa Hills High School Union High School Creston High School (closed)
Private	Grand Rapids Christian High School Catholic Central High School West Catholic High School Wellspring Prep The Potter's House (K-8 campus)
Tertiary	Aquinas College Calvin University Cornerstone University Davenport University Grace Christian University Grand Rapids Community College Grand Valley State University Pew Campus Kendall College WMCAT

Media

Economy

Businesses/Companies	Baker Publishing Group Celebration Cinema De Vaux (defunct) De Vaux Continental (defunct) Eberhard's (defunct) Family Christian Stores Gordon Food Service Herpolsheimer's (defunct) HopCat Lake Michigan Credit Union Meijer National Heritage Academies Schuler Books & Music Terryberry Turnstone (company) Yesterdog Zondervan

Organizations

Culture

Sports

Teams

Active	Grand Rapids Cyclones Grand Rapids Gold Grand Rapids Griffins Midwest United FC West Michigan Whitecaps
Defunct	Grand Rapids Alliance Grand Rapids Blizzard Grand Rapids Chicks Grand Rapids Danger Grand Rapids Dragonfish Grand Rapids FC Grand Rapids Flight Grand Rapids Hoops Grand Rapids Owls (1977–1980) Grand Rapids Owls (1993-2010) Grand Rapids Rampage Grand Rapids Rockets Kansas City Monarchs West Michigan Edge West Michigan ThunderHawks

Recreation

Parks	Crescent Park Frederik Meijer Gardens John Ball Zoo Millennium Park Rosa Parks Circle
Trails	Frederik Meijer Kent Paul Henry–Thornapple White Pine

v t e International Hockey League (1945–2001)
Teams	Akron Americans Albany Choppers Atlanta Knights Chatham Maroons Chicago Wolves Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Mohawks Cleveland Lumberjacks Colorado Rangers Columbus Checkers Columbus Golden Seals Columbus Owls Dayton Gems Dayton Owls Denver Grizzlies Denver Mavericks Denver Rangers Des Moines Capitols Des Moines Oak Leafs Detroit Auto Club Detroit Bright's Goodyears Detroit Hettche Detroit Jerry Lynch Detroit Metal Mouldings Detroit Vipers Flint Generals Flint Spirits Fort Wayne Komets Grand Rapids Griffins Grand Rapids Owls Grand Rapids Rockets Houston Aeros Huntington Hornets Indianapolis Checkers Indianapolis Chiefs Indianapolis Ice Johnstown Jets Kalamazoo Wings Kansas City Blades Lansing Lancers Las Vegas Thunder Long Beach Ice Dogs Los Angeles Ice Dogs Louisville Blades Louisville Rebels Louisville Shooting Stars Manitoba Moose Marion Barons Michigan K-Wings Milwaukee Admirals Milwaukee Chiefs Milwaukee Clarks Milwaukee Falcons Minneapolis Millers Minnesota Moose Muncie Flyers Muskegon Lumberjacks Muskegon Mohawks Muskegon Zephyrs Omaha Knights Orlando Solar Bears Peoria Prancers Peoria Rivermen Phoenix Roadrunners Port Huron Flags Port Huron Wings Quebec Rafales Russian Penguins Saginaw Gears Saginaw Generals Saginaw Hawks Salt Lake Golden Eagles San Antonio Dragons San Diego Gulls San Francisco Spiders Sarnia Sailors St. Paul Saints Toledo Blades Toledo Goaldiggers Toledo Hornets Toledo Mercurys Toledo-Marion Mercurys Toledo-St. Louis Mercurys Troy Bruins Utah Grizzlies Windsor Bulldogs Windsor Gotfredsons Windsor Hettche Spitfires Windsor Ryan Cretes Windsor Spitfires Windsor Staffords
Trophies and awards	Turner Cup Fred A. Huber Trophy Commissioner's Trophy Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy James Gatschene Memorial Trophy Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy Ken McKenzie Trophy Governor's Trophy James Norris Memorial Trophy John Cullen Award Ironman Award IHL Man of the Year

International Hockey League (1945–2001)

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