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Minnesota Fighting Saints | |
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City | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
League | World Hockey Association |
Operated | 1972–1976 (First franchise) 1976–1977 (Second franchise) |
Home arena | St. Paul Auditorium (1972) St. Paul Civic Center (1973–77) |
Colors | Royal blue, new gold and white (1972–76) Scarlet, old gold and white (1976–77) |
Media | WTCN-TV WLOL |
Franchise history | |
First franchise | |
1972–1976 (folded mid-season) | Minnesota Fighting Saints |
Second franchise | |
1972 (did not play) | Calgary Broncos |
1972–1976 | Cleveland Crusaders |
1976–1977 (folded mid-season) | Minnesota Fighting Saints |
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972 to 1976. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and played for part of the 1976–77 season. Neither edition of the franchise completed its final season of play.
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