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 Year GP W L T PTS GF GA Pct Standings Playoffs1985–86 82 16 66 0 38 271 497 .232 10th of 10 Out of playoffs1986–87 82 42 33 7 91 343 361 .550 4th of 9 Lost Quarterfinals, 2–4 vs. Saginaw Generals1987–88 82 42 31 9 93 395 389 .567 4th of 9 Won Quarterfinals, 4–2 vs. Muskegon LumberjacksWon Semifinals, 4–0 vs. Saginaw HawksLost Turner Cup Finals, 2–4 vs. Salt Lake Golden Eagles1988–89 82 22 54 6 50 287 428 .305 10th of 10 Out of playoffs1989–90 82 40 36 6 86 326 345 .518 4th of 9 Lost Quarterfinals, 0-4 vs. Kalamazoo WingsTotals 410 162 220 28 358 1622 2020 .437
Notable NHL alumni 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
External links Flint Spirits statistics at The Internet Hockey Database