Thunder Bay Thunder Cats

Thunder Bay Thunder Cats

City	Thunder Bay, Ontario
League	CoHL 1991–1997 UHL 1997–1999
Operated	1991 (1991)–2007
Home arena	Fort William Gardens
Colours	Black, Grey, and White
Franchise history
1991–1993	Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks
1993–1996	Thunder Bay Senators
1996–1999	Thunder Bay Thunder Cats
1999–2007	Rockford IceHogs

The Thunder Bay Thunder Cats was the name of the Rockford IceHogs of the United Hockey League prior to moving to Rockford. The team went through a number of different names prior to being the Thunder Cats, including the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks and the Thunder Bay Senators.

History

After the success of the 5-time Allan Cup champion Thunder Bay Twins, the Colonial Hockey League took interest in expanding to the Northwestern Ontario city. In 1991, the Colonial league introduced the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks, spelling the end of the 21-year Twins franchise that stepped aside for the new Semi-Pro team. In 1993, the team changed its name to the Thunder Bay Senators to reflect the teams affiliation with the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators. Soon after, the CoHL changed its name to the United Hockey League and in 1996 the team became the Thunder Bay Thunder Cats.

After eight seasons in Thunder Bay, the Thunder Cats were bought, moved to Rockford, Illinois, and renamed the Rockford IceHogs in 1999.

Season-by-Season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
1991-92	60	26	28	6	-	309	289	62	3rd CoHL	Won League
1992-93	60	32	24	4	-	288	271	68	3rd CoHL	Lost Semi-final
1993-94	64	45	15	4	-	331	236	94	1st CoHL	Won League
1994-95	74	48	22	4	-	341	279	100	1st CoHL	Won League
1995-96	74	36	26	12	-	302	289	84	4th CoHL	Lost Final
1996-97	74	43	23	8	-	333	266	94	4th CoHL	Lost Semi-final
1997-98	74	42	26	0	6	337	304	90	4th UHL	Lost Quarter-final
1998-99	74	47	20	0	7	325	247	101	3rd UHL	Lost Semi-final

References

International Hockey League History

International/United/Colonial Hockey League

Former Teams (as International)(2007–2010)	Bloomington PrairieThunder Dayton Gems Evansville IceMen/Muskegon Lumberjacks Flint Generals Fort Wayne Komets Quad City Mallards Kalamazoo Wings Port Huron Icehawks

Former Teams (as United)(1997–2007)	Adirondack Frostbite Adirondack IceHawks Asheville Smoke B.C. Icemen Brantford Smoke Chicago Hounds Columbus Stars Danbury Trashers Elmira Jackals Kansas City Outlaws Knoxville Speed Madison Kodiaks Madison Monsters Missouri River Otters Motor City Mechanics Ohio Gears Port Huron Beacons Port Huron Border Cats Port Huron Flags Quad City Mallards Richmond RiverDogs Roanoke Valley Vipers Rockford IceHogs Saginaw Gears Saginaw LumberKings Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Winston-Salem IceHawks

Former Teams (as Colonial) (1991–1997)	Brantford Smoke Chatham Wheels Dayton Ice Bandits Detroit Falcons Flint Bulldogs London Wildcats Madison Monsters Michigan Falcons Mohawk Valley Prowlers New Haven Knights Port Huron Border Cats Quad City Mallards Saginaw Lumber Kings Saginaw Wheels St. Thomas Wildcats Thunder Bay Senators Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks Utica Blizzard Utica Bulldogs

Proposed teams	Arctic Xpress / Canton Xpress / Canton Ice Patrol Lehigh Valley Xtreme

Related articles Colonial Cup Huber Trophy Other Professional Hockey leagues

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