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Revision as of 03:51, 5 November 2015 by Yosemiter (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 689120802 by 66.94.202.246 (talk)team folded, franchise was on hiatus until purchase by new owners to form Utah-purchasing a franchise typically cheaper than expansion fees)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Ice hockey team in Lexington, Kentucky| Lexington Men O' War | |
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| City | Lexington, Kentucky |
| League | East Coast Hockey League |
| Founded | 1981 (In the CHL) |
| Operated | 2002–03 |
| Home arena | Rupp Arena |
| Franchise history | |
| 1981-1983 | Nashville South Stars |
| 1983–1990 | Virginia Lancers |
| 1990–1992 | Roanoke Valley Rebels |
| 1992–1993 | Roanoke Valley Rampage |
| 1993–1994 | Huntsville Blast |
| 1994–2001 | Tallahassee Tiger Sharks |
| 2001–2002 | Macon Whoopee |
| 2002–2003 | Lexington Men O' War |
| 2005–present | Utah 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 |
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| 2002–03 season | 72 | 34-31 |
| League, ECHL Northwest | Coach, Jim Wiley | Playoff history, Lost in first round. |
References
- Hamilton, Linda (June 2, 2005). "Grizzlies are looking to skate in East Coast Hockey League". Deseret Morning News. Salt Lake City, UT.
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