Indiana Blizzard
Introduction The '''Indiana Blizzard''' was a professional ice hockey team based in Dyer, Indiana. The team was a member of the All American Hockey League and began its inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen. The Blizzard played their home games at the Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena.
History The '''West Michigan Blizzard''' started their inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen, located in Fraser, Michigan. Due to the financial issues, the team was relocated to Norton Shores, Michigan on December 17, 2009.Matt Wiedenhoeft was the founding partner of the Hitmen, who orchestrated the relocation to the Muskegon, Michigan's L.C. Walker Arena. Their name was changed to the West Michigan Blizzard.In September 2010, the team announced their relocation to Dyer, Indiana due to the inability for a new ice arena to get built in Norton Shores. After the relocation, the team changed their name to the '''Indiana Blizzard'''. Their new arena was at the Midwest Ice Center. Despite their new home, the team ceased operations in 2011.
Season-by-season record  '''Season''''''GP''''''W''''''L''''''OTL''''''SL''''''PTS''''''PCT''''''GF''''''GA''''''PIM''''''Home''''''Away''''''Season Standing''''''Playoff Result''' 2009–10  40  26  13  00  01  53  .65  83 54  195  15–5–0–0  11–8–0–1  '''4th''' Lost in Championship Game'''''Glossary:''' GP= Games played, W= Wins, L= Losses, OTL= Over Time Losses, SL= Shootout Losses, PTS= Points, PCT= Winning Percentage, GF= Goals For, GA= Goals Against, PIM= Penalty Minutes''
Roster #'''Player''''''Pos. ''''''Shoots''''''Height''''''Weight'''Place of Birth'''4'''Ryan WebbFR5 ft 10 in180 lb.Roseville, Michigan, United States'''5'''Zachary KaneFRJamestown, New York, United States'''7'''Greg EggelstonFR5 ft 8 in200 lb.Indianapolis, Indiana, United States'''8'''Jose VasquezFR6 ft 3 in205 lb.Shelby Township, Michigan, United States'''98'''Roger RecshFR7 ft 1 in220 lb.Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States'''11'''Andrew SandersFL6 ft 1 in200 lb.Salem, Oregon, United States'''12'''Charles HarveyFR6 ft 0 in175 lb.Columbus, Ohio, United States'''17'''Peter PritchettFR6 ft 3 in225 lb.Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States'''20'''Scott O'ConnorFR5 ft 9 in180 lb.Marysville, Michigan, United States'''25'''Bill VitaleFR5 ft 10 in175 lb.Laurel Springs, New Jersey, United States#'''Player''''''Pos. ''''''Shoots''''''Height''''''Weight'''Place of Birth'''2'''B.J. BelliottiDL5 ft 9 in180 lb.Waterford, Michigan, United States'''18'''Emory LovseDR5 ft 9 in165 lb.Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States'''19'''Bradley BohlingerDR5 ft 11 in190 lb.St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States'''22'''Ryan SexsmithDR5 ft 11 in210 lb.Dearborn, Michigan, United States'''23'''Matt MosleyDR5 ft 10 in190 lb.Trenton, Michigan, United States'''24'''Brett AimoneDR6 ft 0 in200 lb.Toms River, New Jersey, United States'''51'''Dan OleskyDR5 ft 11 in230 lb.Chesterfield, Michigan, United States#'''Player''''''Pos. ''''''Catches''''''Height''''''Weight'''Place of Birth'''1'''Matt KinsellaGRToronto, Ontario, Canada'''74'''Nortan AliGL5 ft 6 in160 lb.Ferndale, Michigan, United States
References
External links *  Indiana Blizzard Website*  AAHL Website