The Port Huron Flags were a

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professional

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team located in

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. The Flags competed in the International Hockey League between 1962 and 1981. For three of those seasons from 1971 to 1974, Port Huron was a

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of the

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, and were known as the Port Huron Wings. Port Huron won the International Hockey League playoff title, known as the

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, in 1966, 1971, and 1972.

Season-by-season results

* Port Huron Flags, 1962–1971 and 1974–1981 * Port Huron Wings, 1971–1974

References

Defunct ice hockey teams in the United States Professional ice hockey teams in Michigan Port Huron, Michigan Ice hockey clubs established in 1962 Sports clubs disestablished in 1981 International Hockey League (1945–2001) teams Kansas City Scouts minor league affiliates New York Rangers minor league affiliates St. Louis Blues minor league affiliates Washington Capitals minor league affiliates Buffalo Sabres minor league affiliates 1962 establishments in Michigan 1981 disestablishments in Michigan {{Michigan-sport-team-stub