St. Louis Sting
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| St. Louis Sting | |
|---|---|
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| City | Springfield, Missouri |
| League | North American Hockey League |
| Division | South |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Home arena | U.S. Ice Sports Complex |
| Colors | Red, blue and gold |
| 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 |
| Championships | |
| Division titles | 1 (1999) |
The Springfield Spirit were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the U.S. Ice Sports Complex in Chesterfield, Missouri.
In 1996, the Dearborn Heights Nationals moved to the St. Louis region and become the St. Louis Sting. After the five years the team was sold and relocated to Springfield, Missouri.