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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> 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 are currently a defunct ECHL team.


==Season-by-season results== ==Season-by-season results==

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Ice hockey team in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington Men O' War
CityLexington, Kentucky
LeagueEast Coast Hockey League
Founded2002
Operated2002–03
Home arenaRupp Arena
Franchise history
1981-1983Nashville South Stars
1983–1990Virginia Lancers
1990–1992Roanoke Valley Rebels
1992–1993Roanoke Valley Rampage
1993–1994Huntsville Blast
1994–2001Tallahassee Tiger Sharks
2001–2002Macon Whoopee
2002–2003Lexington Men O' War

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 are currently a defunct ECHL team.

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

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