Kansas City Red Wings
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| Kansas City Red Wings | |
|---|---|
| City | Kansas City, Missouri |
| League | Central Hockey League |
| Operated | 1977–1979 |
| Home arena | Kemper Arena |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Affiliates | Detroit Red Wings |
| Franchise history | |
| 1967–1972 | Kansas City Blues |
| 1976–1977 | Kansas City Blues |
| 1977–1979 | Kansas 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]