Grand Rapids Owls (1977–1980)

For the 1993–2010 Central States Hockey League junior team, see 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.^[1] Their team colors were red, white, and black.

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

A "Junior B" team used the same name and logo until 2010.^[2]

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

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