Springfield Jr. Blues

Ice hockey team in Springfield, Illinois

The Springfield Jr. Blues are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Midwest Division.^[1] The team plays their home games at the Nelson Center in Springfield, Illinois.^[2]

History

Founded by John D. O'Laughlin and Al Jennings, the franchise joined the North American Hockey League for the 1993–94 season.^[3] Springfield had previously been home to multiple semi-pro teams the Springfield Kings and Springfield Capitols. The team has made numerous appearances in the NAHL playoffs and were back-to-back Robertson Cup National Championships in 1996 and 1997.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that curtailed the 2019–20 season, the Jr. Blues suspended operations for the 2020–21 season.^[4][5]

Season-by-season records

1. Season cancelled prior to completion.

Playoff records

References

1. "Jr. Blues skate on as Springfield's longest-operating sports franchise". sj-r.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
2. "The History of Hockey in Springfield". dexknows.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
3. "Junior Blues' finances 'better every year'". sj-r.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
4. "Springfield Jr. Blues suspend operations for 2020-21 season". NAHL. September 16, 2020.
5. Mahan, Ryan. "Springfield Jr. Blues cancel 20-21 season". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2020-12-21.

External links

• Official site