The Indiana Blizzard was a professional ice hockey team based in Dyer, Indiana. The team was a member of the All American Hockey League and began its inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen. The Blizzard played their home games at the Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena.
History
The West Michigan Blizzard started their inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen, located in Fraser, Michigan. Due to the financial issues, the team was relocated to Norton Shores, Michigan on December 17, 2009. Matt Wiedenhoeft was the founding partner of the Hitmen, who orchestrated the relocation to the Muskegon, Michigan's L.C. Walker Arena. Their name was changed to the West Michigan Blizzard.
In September 2010, the team announced their relocation to Dyer, Indiana due to the inability for a new ice arena to get built in Norton Shores. After the relocation, the team changed their name to the Indiana Blizzard. Their new arena was at the Midwest Ice Center. Despite their new home, the team ceased operations by the end of 2010.
Season-by-season record Season GP W L OTL SL PTS GF GA Season Standing Playoff Result 2010–11 11 5 4 2 00 12 44 60 N/A ceased operations December 29, 2010
Glossary: GP= Games played, W= Wins, L= Losses, OTL= Over Time Losses, SL= Shootout Losses, PTS= Points, PCT= Winning Percentage, GF= Goals For, GA= Goals Against, PIM= Penalty Minutes
Roster #PlayerPos.ShootsHeightWeightPlace of Birth4Ryan WebbFR5 ft 10 in180 lb.Roseville, Michigan, United States5Zachary KaneFRJamestown, New York, United States7Greg EggelstonFR5 ft 8 in200 lb.Indianapolis, Indiana, United States8Jose VasquezFR6 ft 3 in205 lb.Shelby Township, Michigan, United States98Roger RecshFR7 ft 1 in220 lb.Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States11Andrew SandersFL6 ft 1 in200 lb.Salem, Oregon, United States12Charles HarveyFR6 ft 0 in175 lb.Columbus, Ohio, United States17Peter PritchettFR6 ft 3 in225 lb.Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States20Scott O'ConnorFR5 ft 9 in180 lb.Marysville, Michigan, United States25Bill VitaleFR5 ft 10 in175 lb.Laurel Springs, New Jersey, United States
#PlayerPos.ShootsHeightWeightPlace of Birth2B.J. BelliottiDL5 ft 9 in180 lb.Waterford, Michigan, United States18Emory LovseDR5 ft 9 in165 lb.Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States19Bradley BohlingerDR5 ft 11 in190 lb.St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States22Ryan SexsmithDR5 ft 11 in210 lb.Dearborn, Michigan, United States23Matt MosleyDR5 ft 10 in190 lb.Trenton, Michigan, United States24Brett AimoneDR6 ft 0 in200 lb.Toms River, New Jersey, United States51Dan OleskyDR5 ft 11 in230 lb.Chesterfield, Michigan, United States
#PlayerPos.CatchesHeightWeightPlace of Birth1Matt KinsellaGRToronto, Ontario, Canada74Nortan AliGL5 ft 6 in160 lb.Ferndale, Michigan, United States
References
External links Indiana Blizzard Website AAHL Website