Flint Spirits

The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985 to 1990, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They were a part of the International Hockey League and replaced the recently departed Flint Generals team. They compiled an overall record of 162–220–28. Prior to the 1990–91 season, the original Fort [Wayne Komets] were moved to Albany, New York, and a group from Fort Wayne, Indiana, purchased the Spirits and relocated them to Fort Wayne in time to begin the season.
For the 1989-90 season, the Spirits were the top farm club of the New [York Rangers].

Season-by-season results

The Flint Spirits sent numerous players to the NHL in their five years of existence. The biggest names include:
John Cullen, co-winner of the 1987–88 Gary F. [Longman Memorial Trophy] with Saginaw's Ed Belfour.

Ronnie Stern

Darcy Wakaluk

Rob Zamuner

Mike Richter

Paul Broten

Peter Laviolette

Jayson More

Kevin Miller