TheSaginaw Gears were a minor-leagueice hockey franchise based inSaginaw, Michigan, that played in the defunctInternational Hockey League (IHL). The Gears existed from 1972 to 1983 and played their home games atWendler Arena in theSaginaw Civic Center (now known as The Dow Event Center).
IHL hockey would later return to the Tri-Cities when theFlint Generals were moved to Saginaw to become the Saginaw Generals for the 1985–1986 season.
The Gears made the playoffs for nine straight seasons, from 1973 to 1982. The Gears reached the Turner Cup Finals five times in that stretch, and won the following championships:
| Season | League | Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| 1976–77 | IHL | Fred A. Huber Trophy |
| 1976–77 | IHL | Turner Cup |
| 1980–81 | IHL | Turner Cup |
TheTurner Cup replica at theHockey Hall of Fame inToronto hasSaginaw misspelled as "Sagimaw" for the 1976-77 championship.
The Gears sent several players to theNational Hockey League in their 11-year existence. The biggest names include:
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