The Grizzlies played for two seasons in the Continental Hockey
League. They played their games at the Cascade Sports Arena.
In 1980-81, the Grizzlies qualified for the play-offs. Other teams in the league were: Kenosha Chargers, Chicago Cardinals, Peoria Blades, and the Springfield Kings.
In 1981-82, the Grizzlies competed with teams in Chicago, Peoria, Springfield, Decatur, Dansville, and Janesville. The Grizzlies only played a dozen games before they suspended operations. I'm don't know the reason for the Grizzlies demise.
The Chicago Cardinals colors were red, gold and white. They played their home games (most of them) at the Southwest Ice Arena in Crestwood, Illinois. The Peoria Blades colors were blue and gold, and they played at the Owens Ice Arena on the north side of Peoria, Illinois. The Springfield Kings colors were purple and gold (much like the OLD Los Angeles Kings jerseys). They played at the Ice Chateau in Springfield, Illinois which has since been converted into an indoor soccer facility. The Danville Dashers colors were red, white, and blue and they played at the David Palmer civic center in Danville, Illinois.
The CHL existed from 1972-73 until 1986-87.
Other than this, I have no other information about the team. If anyone knows any additional information about the Grizzlies (i.e. team colors, coaches, records, years in league, etc.), please mail it to me. Thanks.
GP W L T Pts GF GA
Peoria Blades 32 20 10 2 42 158 137
Chicago Cardinals 32 18 9 5 41 170 152
Grand Rapids Grizzlies 32 18 13 1 37 161 161
Springfield Kings 32 14 14 4 32 134 144
Kenosha Chargers 32 3 27 2 8 87 116
Walmar Cup champion: ???
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GP W L T Pts GF GA
Danville Dashers 36 29 7 0 58 246 147
Chicago Cardinals 38 28 8 2 58 290 162
Peoria Blades 36 22 11 3 47 254 150
Springfield Kings 35 19 14 2 40 235 160
Janesville Jets 34 6 28 0 12 109 243
Grand Rapids Grizzlies 12 3 8 1 7 69 57
Decatur Blues 37 3 34 0 6 104 379
Walmar Cup champion: Dansville
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