Saginaw Gears (NAHL)

For other uses, see Saginaw Gears.

The Saginaw Gears were a junior ice hockey team that played in the North American Hockey League. The team played out of the Saginaw Bay Ice Arena in Saginaw, Michigan.

Saginaw Gears
City	Saginaw, Michigan
League	North American Hockey League
Founded	1991
Folded	2003
Home arena	Saginaw Bay Ice Arena
Colors	Blue, black and brown
Franchise history
1991–1995	Saginaw Gears
1995–1998	Gaylord Grizzlies
1998–2000	Grand Rapids Bearcats
2000	Grand Rapids Rockets
2000–2003	Capital Centre Pride

History

In 1991, the NAHL approved adding an expansion team from Saginaw. The club took the same name as the former IHL team though they use a different color scheme and logo. The team was largely unsuccessful for their first three years, however, the club was finally able to finish with a winning record in 1995 under Dave Westner,^[1] who had played for the original Gears. In December of that year, the team was in the middle of their second winning campaign when they were abruptly moved to Gaylord, Michigan and became the Gaylord Grizzlies.

Season-by-season records

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	Finish	Postseason
1991–92	40	9	39	1	2	21	138	220	4th of 4, Eastern 8th of 8, NAHL	Information missing
1992–93	40	14	20	5	1	33	162	185	3rd of 4, Eastern 6th of 8, NAHL	Information missing
1993–94	46	17	19	8	2	42	185	183	4th of 5, Eastern 6th of 10, NAHL	Information missing
1994–95	44	20	19	4	1	45	162	199	5th of 9, NAHL	Information missing
1995–96*	* The team relocated to Gaylord in December 1995