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The '''Lexington Men O' War''' were a ] professional ] team and member of the ]. The Men O' War played at ] in ] from 2002-2003. Like Lexington's previous team before them (the ]), success on the ice did not bring good attendance figures. The name ] is from a ] ] who was bred in Lexington, and also the name of a highly traveled road in Lexington. The team folded following the 2002-03 season, and would later be revived as the ] beginning in the ].<ref name="June 2, 2005">{{cite news |title=Grizzlies are looking to skate in East Coast Hockey League |First=Linda |last=Hamilton |newspaper=Deseret Morning News |location=Salt Lake City, UT |date=June 2, 2005 |accessdate=June 6, 2010}}</ref>
Prior to playing in Lexington, the franchise was known as the ] (1988–90), ] (1990–92), Roanoke Valley Rampage (1992–93), ] (1993–94), ] (1994–2001), and ] (2001–02). After departing from Lexington, the Men O' War became the current incarnation of the ] in ].


==Season-by-season results== ==Season-by-season results==
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Revision as of 20:07, 6 June 2010

Ice hockey team in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington Men O' War
CityLexington, Kentucky
LeagueEast Coast Hockey League
Founded2002
Operated2002–03
Home arenaRupp Arena
Franchise history
1988 - 1990Virginia Lancers
1990 - 1992Roanoke Valley Rebels
1992 - 1993Roanoke Valley Rampage
1993 - 1994Huntsville Blast
1994 - 2001Tallahassee Tiger Sharks
2001 - 2002Macon Whoopee
2002 - 2003Lexington Men O' War
2005 - PresentUtah Grizzlies

The Lexington Men O' War were a minor league professional ice hockey team and member of the ECHL. The Men O' War played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky from 2002-2003. Like Lexington's previous team before them (the Kentucky Thoroughblades), success on the ice did not bring good attendance figures. The name Man O' War is from a thoroughbred race horse who was bred in Lexington, and also the name of a highly traveled road in Lexington. The team folded following the 2002-03 season, and would later be revived as the Utah Grizzlies beginning in the 2005–06 season.

Season-by-season results

Season Games played W-L
2002–03 season 72 34-31
League, ECHL Northwest Coach, Jim Wiley Playoff history, Lost in first round.

References

  1. Hamilton (June 2, 2005). "Grizzlies are looking to skate in East Coast Hockey League". Deseret Morning News. Salt Lake City, UT. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |First= ignored (|first= suggested) (help)
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