Troy Bruins

The Troy Bruins were an International [Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League] team based in Troy, Ohio that played from 1951 to 1959 at the Hobart Arena. Notable players were Brian Kilrea and Larry King Kwong. Goaltender Bill Tibbs won the James [Norris Memorial Trophy IHL] for the fewest goals against during the 1955–1956 regular season.
The Bruins were relocated by owner Ken [Wilson (ice hockey)|Ken Wilson] in 1959, and admitted to the Eastern Hockey League, to play as the Greensboro Generals in the recently built Greensboro [Coliseum Complex|Greensboro Coliseum].
For the 2008-2009 season, the ECHL's Dayton Bombers wore special Troy Bruins throwback jerseys while playing six games at Hobart Arena, before auctioning them off for charity.