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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 '''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. | ||
| 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 ] |
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 ]. | ||
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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.
Prior to playing in Lexington, the franchise was known as the Virginia Lancers (1988-90), Roanoke Valley Rebels (1990-92), Roanoke Valley Rampage (1992-93), Huntsville Blast (1993-94), Tallahassee Tiger Sharks (1994-2001), and Macon Whoopee (2001-02). After departing from Lexington, the Men O' War became the current incarnation of the Utah Grizzlies in West Valley City, Utah.
Season-by-season results
| Season | Games played | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2003, | 72 | 34-31 |
| League, ECHL Northwest | Coach, Jim Wiley | Playoff history, Lost in first round. |
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