International Hockey League (1945-2001)

The International Hockey League was a professional hockey league which lasted from 1945 to 2001. After 56 years, the league folded. Teams in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Houston, Manitoba, Milwaukee and Utah joined the American Hockey League.

Teams

 * Denver Rangers (1988-1989)
 * Flint Spirits (1988-1990)
 * Fort Wayne Komets (1988-1990; 1990-1999)
 * Indianapolis Ice (1988-1999)
 * Kalamazoo Wings (IHL) (1988-1995)
 * Milwaukee Admirals (1988-2001)
 * Muskegon Lumberjacks (1988-1992)
 * Peoria Rivermen (IHL) (1988-1996)
 * Saginaw Hawks (1988-1989)
 * Salt Lake Golden Eagles (1988-1994)
 * Phoenix Roadrunners (1989-1997)
 * Albany Choppers (1990-1991)
 * Kansas City Blades (1990-2001)
 * San Diego Gulls (IHL) (1990-1995)
 * Atlanta Knights (1992-1996)
 * Cincinnati Cyclones (1992-2001)
 * Cleveland Lumberjacks (1992-2001)
 * Las Vegas Thunder (1993-1999)
 * Chicago Wolves (1994-2001)
 * Denver Grizzlies (1994-1995)
 * Detroit Vipers (1994-2001)
 * Houston Aeros (1994-2001)
 * Minnesota Moose (1994-1996)
 * Los Angeles Ice Dogs (1995-1996)
 * Michigan K-Wings (1995-2000)
 * Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) (1995-2001)
 * San Francisco Spiders (1995-1996)
 * Utah Grizzlies (IHL/AHL) (1995-2001)
 * Grand Rapids Griffins (1996-2001)
 * Long Beach Ice Dogs (1996-2000)
 * Manitoba Moose (1996-2001)
 * Quebec Rafales (1996-1998)
 * San Antonio Dragons (1996-1998)