Dearborn Heights Nationals

The Dearborn Heights Nationals were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the Canfield Ice Arena in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Dearborn Heights Nationals
City	Dearborn Heights, Michigan
League	North American Hockey League
Founded	1990
Home arena	Canfield Ice Arena
Colors	Green, blue and white
Franchise history
1990–1991	Dearborn Magic
1991–1994	Michigan Nationals
1994–1996	Dearborn Heights Nationals
1996–2001	St. Louis Sting
2001–2005	Springfield Spirit
2005–2006	Wasilla Spirit
2006–2012	Alaska Avalanche
2012–present	Johnstown Tomahawks

History

In 1990 the NAHL added the Dearborn Magic as an expansion franchise in Dearborn, Michigan. After a year, the team relocated to Dearborn Heights, Michigan and became the Michigan Nationals. Three years on, the franchise rebranded as the Dearborn Heights Nationals. In 1996, the club was sold and moved to the St. Louis region, becoming the St. Louis Sting.

Season-by-season records

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Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	Finish	Playoffs
Dearborn Magic
1990–91	40	6	31	3	—	15	—	—	4th of 4, Western 7th of 8, NAHL	Missing information
Michigan Nationals
1991–92	40	11	24	5	2	29	149	202	4th of 4, Western 7th of 8, NAHL	Missing information
1992–93	40	15	19	5	1	35	178	216	3rd of 4, Western 5th of 8, NAHL	Missing information
1993–94	46	18	22	4	2	40	155	189	3rd of 5, Western 7th of 10, NAHL	Missing information
Dearborn Heights Nationals
1994–95	44	5	32	5	2	17	121	235	9th of 9, NAHL	Missing information
1995–96	46	4	36	2	4	14	133	283	8th of 8, NAHL	Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Springfield Jr. Blues)