TheSaginaw Hawks were anice hockey team that competed in theInternational Hockey League from 1987 to 1989. Prominent former Saginaw Hawks include goalieEd Belfour. The team was formerly known as theSaginaw Generals from 1985 to 1987.
The Saginaw Generals came into existence upon the relocation of theFlint Generals toSaginaw for the 1985–86 International Hockey League season. The Generals were renamed the Saginaw Hawks for the 1987–88 season to reflect their primary affiliation with theChicago Blackhawks of theNational Hockey League.[1] After the 1988–89 season, theChicago Blackhawks transferred their affiliated players from the Saginaw Hawks to theIndianapolis Ice.
The radio broadcaster for the Hawks from 1987 to 1989 was Greg Waddell, who also broadcast games for theDayton Bombers of theEast Coast Hockey League and theCincinnati Mighty Ducks of theAmerican Hockey League.
The Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hawks from 1987 to 1989 was Tom Egan, who came aboard after spending a season with the Pittsburgh Gladiators of theArena Football League as press box and media relations director.
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