Kansas City Red Wings

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Operated1977–1979
Home arenaKemper Arena
Kansas City Red Wings
CityKansas City, Missouri
LeagueCentral Hockey League
Operated1977–1979
Home arenaKemper Arena
ColorsRed and White
AffiliatesDetroit Red Wings
Franchise history
1967–1972Kansas City Blues
1976–1977Kansas City Blues
1977–1979Kansas City Red Wings

The Kansas City Red Wings were a professional hockey team that operated in the Central Hockey League for two seasons, 1977–78 and 1978-79. They were the top farm team of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.[1] They played in what was then called Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Kansas City Red Wings joined the CHL in the 1977-78 season. Coached by Larry Wilson, the team missed the playoffs with a 34-39-3 record for 71 points.[2]

Dave Hanson (a.k.a. Jack Hanson, #16 of Slap Shot fame) played for the Kansas City Red Wings during the 1977-78 season.[3]

1978-79 season

All-time roster

References

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