| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Folded | 1963 |
| League | International Hockey League |
| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA |
| Arena | St. Paul Auditorium |
| League titles | 2 |
The St. Paul Saints, also known as the Fighting Saints, were a minor league professional ice hockey team that played in the International Hockey League from 1959 to 1963. [1] The Saints were based in St. Paul, Minnesota and played at the St. Paul Auditorium. The Saints won consecutive Turner Cups in 1960 and 1961 as league champions, and finished runners-up in 1962. [2] Their geographically closest rival were the Minneapolis Millers, across the river.
Season-by-season results
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Winning % | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959–60 | 68 | 41 | 21 | 6 | 88 | 0.647 | 261 | 188 | 1st, West |
| 1960–61 | 72 | 46 | 22 | 4 | 96 | 0.667 | 309 | 233 | 2nd, West |
| 1961–62 | 68 | 42 | 25 | 1 | 85 | 0.625 | 291 | 209 | 2nd, IHL |
| 1962–63 | 70 | 23 | 44 | 3 | 49 | 0.350 | 241 | 328 | 6th, IHL |
External links
References
- ^ "ST. PAUL SAINTS (1925-1963)". Vintage Minnesota Hockey. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "ST. PAUL SAINTS (1959-1963)". Fun While it Lasted. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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