Springfield Spirit (NAHL)

The Springfield Spirit were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League. The team played its home games at the Jordan Valley Ice Park in Springfield, Missouri.

Springfield Spirit
City	Springfield, Missouri
League	North American Hockey League
Division	South
Founded	1990
Home arena	Jordan Valley Ice Park
Colors	Black, red 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 2001, the St. Louis Sting moved across the state to Springfield, Missouri, becoming the Springfield Spirit. After the four years, and only one playoff appearance, the team was sold and relocated to Wasilla, Alaska.^[1]

Season-by-season records

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Season	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	PIM	Finish	Playoffs
2001–02	56	23	29	4	50	182	222	1,533	3rd of 5, West 8th of 11, NAHL	Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–0 (Danville Wings) Lost Semifinal series, 1–2 (Detroit Compuware Ambassadors)
2002–03	56	15	36	5	35	129	240	1,689	5th of 5, West 9th of 11, NAHL	Did not qualify
2003–04	56	13	39	4	30	153	259	1,803	7th of 7, South t-19th of 21, NAHL	Did not qualify
2004–05	56	20	29	7	47	144	188	1,027	6th of 7, South 16th of 19, NAHL	Did not qualify