Columbus Checkers

Columbus Checkers

City	Columbus, Ohio
League	International Hockey League
Operated	1966–1970
Home arena	Fairgrounds Coliseum
Franchise history
1966–1970	Columbus Checkers
1971–1973	Columbus Golden Seals
1973–1977	Columbus Owls
1977	Dayton Owls
1977–1980	Grand Rapids Owls

The Columbus Checkers were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1966 to 1970, and the first professional hockey team in Columbus, Ohio.

Their first game was against the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League on October 12, 1966 at the Ohio Expo Fairgrounds Coliseum.

The team was originally coached by Moe Bartoli, however after the 1967–68 season, Bartoli was involved in a dispute with the teams owners, and left. Jack Turner took over as the team's Head Coach at the start of the 1968 season.

The Columbus Checkers became defunct in the spring of 1970 due to low attendance.

Season-by-season results

Season	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Goals for	Goals against
1966–67	72	23	48	1	47	294	373
1967–68	72	32	30	10	74	312	300
1968–69	72	36	37	9	61	286	333
1969–70	72	24	36	12	60	287	307

References

International Hockey League (1945–2001)

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Trophies and awards	Turner Cup Fred A. Huber Trophy Commissioner's Trophy Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy James Gatschene Memorial Trophy Norman R. "Bud" Poile Trophy Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy Ken McKenzie Trophy Governor's Trophy James Norris Memorial Trophy John Cullen Award Ironman Award IHL Man of the Year

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