Dearborn Heights Nationals
Ice hockey team in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
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The Dearborn Heights Nationals were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the Canfield Ice Arena in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Founded1990
Home arenaCanfield Ice Arena
| Dearborn Heights Nationals | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
| League | North American Hockey League |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Home arena | Canfield Ice Arena |
| Colors | Green, blue and white |
| Franchise history | |
| 1990–1991 | Dearborn Magic |
| 1991–1994 | Michigan Nationals |
| 1994–1996 | Dearborn Heights Nationals |
| 1996–2001 | St. Louis Sting |
| 2001–2005 | Springfield Spirit |
| 2005–2006 | Wasilla Spirit |
| 2006–2012 | Alaska Avalanche |
| 2012–present | Johnstown Tomahawks |
History
In 1990 the NAHL added the Dearborn Magic as an expansion franchise in Dearborn, Michigan. After a year, the team relocated to Dearborn Heights, Michigan and became the Michigan Nationals. Three years on, the franchise rebranded as the Dearborn Heights Nationals. In 1996, the club was sold and moved to the St. Louis region, becoming the St. Louis Sting.
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Magic | |||||||||||
| 1990–91 | 40 | 6 | 31 | 3 | — | 15 | — | — | 4th of 4, Western 7th of 8, NAHL | Missing information | |
| Michigan Nationals | |||||||||||
| 1991–92 | 40 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 149 | 202 | 4th of 4, Western 7th of 8, NAHL | Missing information | |
| 1992–93 | 40 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 35 | 178 | 216 | 3rd of 4, Western 5th of 8, NAHL | Missing information | |
| 1993–94 | 46 | 18 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 155 | 189 | 3rd of 5, Western 7th of 10, NAHL | Missing information | |
| Dearborn Heights Nationals | |||||||||||
| 1994–95 | 44 | 5 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 121 | 235 | 9th of 9, NAHL | Missing information | |
| 1995–96 | 46 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 133 | 283 | 8th of 8, NAHL | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Springfield Jr. Blues) | |