When was Muskegon Lumberjacks founded?

Muskegon Lumberjacks was founded in 1965 in Muskegon, MI, USA, USA.

Where is Muskegon Lumberjacks based?

Muskegon Lumberjacks is based in Muskegon, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Muskegon Lumberjacks?

The head coach of Muskegon Lumberjacks is Rick Ley.

What arena does Muskegon Lumberjacks play in?

Muskegon Lumberjacks play their home games at Trinity Health Arena in Muskegon, MI, USA.

Who is the general manager of Muskegon Lumberjacks?

The general manager of Muskegon Lumberjacks is Larry Gordon.

What are the team colors of Muskegon Lumberjacks?

The team colors of Muskegon Lumberjacks are Black + White + Yellow.

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1985-1986

1985-1986 Season

Muskegon Lumberjacks were 50-27-5 in the 1985-86 IHL season with 105 points, 1st in the East Division and 2nd overall.

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1985-1986 Muskegon Lumberjacks Roster

Muskegon Lumberjacks — 1985-1986 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Michel Dufour (G)	64	1962	Val-d'Or, QC, CAN	5'7"	161	L
		Brian Ford (G)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Bruce Gillies (G)		1961	Denver, CO, USA	6'3"	190	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#26	Dave Allison (D)	67	1959	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
		John Baldassari (D)	63	1963	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Todd Charlesworth (D)	61	1965	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Joey Collins (D)	-			-	-	-
		Mike Forbes (D)	69	1957	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
		Peter Herms (D)	63	1963	Morris Plains, NJ, USA	5'9"	181	R
		Tom Karalis (D)	62	1964	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	209	L
		Pat Mayer (D)	65	1961	Royal Oak, MI, USA	6'3"	225	-
		Darren McKay (D)	64	1962	Lloydminster, SK, CAN	5'9"	194	L
		Daniel Naud (D)	64	1962	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'10"	196	L
		Dwayne Robinson (D)	62	1964	Dorval, QC, CAN	5'10"	181	-
		Tom Thornbury (D)	63	1963	Lindsay, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Marc Zeitlin (D)	61	1965	Holt, MI, USA	5'6"	181	R
FORWARDS
		Larry Beck (C)	-		Fort Frances, ON, CAN	-	-	-
		Guy Benoit (C)	61	1965	Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, CAN	5'8"	168	L
		Jock Callander (C)	65	1961	Regina, SK, CAN	6'1"	187	L
		John Del Col (LW)	61	1965	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	5'11"	192	L
		John DePalma (C)	62	1963	Trenton, MI, USA	-	-	-
		Don Edwardson (C)	61	1965	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	-	-	-
		Wayne Groulx (C)	61	1965	Welland, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	R
		Scott Gruhl (LW)	67	1959	Port Colborne, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Neil Hawryliw (RW)		1955	North Battleford, SK, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Yves Héroux (RW)	61	1965	Terrebonne, QC, CAN	5'11"	187	R
		Tim Hrynewich (LW)	63	1963	Leamington, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Don Keller (LW)	64	1961	Rocky Mountain House, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Dan Lane (F)	66	1960	Toronto, ON, CAN	-	-	L
	#27	Dave Michayluk (RW)	64	1962	Wakaw, SK, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Don Murdoch (RW)	69	1956	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		Gordon Paddock (C)	62	1964	Hamiota, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Dennis Polonich (C)	72	1953	Foam Lake, SK, CAN	5'6"	165	R
		Jiri Poner (RW)	62	1964	Pardubice, CZE	6'0"	176	-
		Pat Rabbitt (LW)	64	1961	Merritt, BC, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		Roy Sommer (C)	69	1957	Oakland, CA, USA	6'0"	181	L
		Todd Strueby (C)	63	1963	Lanigan, SK, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Kurt Wickenheiser (LW)	62	1964	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	170	L
		Richard Zemlak (RW)	63	1963	Wynyard, SK, CAN	6'2"	190	R
Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 19Av Age: 24.12 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

1985-1986 Muskegon Lumberjacks Staff

Head CoachRick Ley
General ManagerLarry Gordon
Asst. General ManagerMike Forbes
BroadcasterBob Heethuis
Franchise OwnerMike Forbes
Franchise OwnerLarry Gordon

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1985-1986 Muskegon Lumberjacks Demographics

Muskegon Lumberjacks Facts

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Team Colors: Black + White + Yellow
Town: Muskegon, MI, USA Map
Founded: 1965

1985-1986 Muskegon Lumberjacks Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
7 players
1 player

Experience

Muskegon Lumberjacks: 2 245 GP
NHL: 960 GP
AHL: 2 639 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Trinity Health Arena
Location: Muskegon, MI, USA
Capacity: 3 500
Construction Year: 1960

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Latest Transactions

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/02/2010	Confirmed	leaving	John DiPace (F)	Evansville Icemen	Details
10/02/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Mario Larocque (D)	Evansville Icemen	Details
09/08/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Nick Schneider (D)	Evansville Icemen	Details
09/08/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Brian Bicek (F)	Evansville Icemen	Details
09/02/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Mark Cody (F)	Evansville Icemen	Details
09/02/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Damian Surma (F)	Evansville Icemen	Details
08/25/2010	Confirmed	leaving	Matt Lundin (G)	Evansville Icemen	Details
08/15/2010	Confirmed	leaving	David Rohlfs (F)	Cortina	Details

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Muskegon Lumberjacks History and Standings

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Muskegon Lumberjacks
1991-1992	IHL	82	41	28	-	-	13	306	293	95	1.16	2	Final loss
1990-1991	IHL	83	38	40	-	-	5	305	352	81	0.98	4	Quarterfinal loss
1989-1990	IHL	82	55	21	-	-	6	389	304	116	1.41	1	Final loss
1988-1989	IHL	82	57	18	-	-	7	433	308	121	1.48	1	Champion
1987-1988	IHL	82	58	14	-	-	10	415	269	126	1.54	1	Quarterfinal loss
1986-1987	IHL	82	47	30	-	-	5	366	286	99	1.21	1	Final loss
1985-1986	IHL	82	50	27	0	-	5	376	290	105	1.28	1	Champion
1984-1985	IHL	82	50	29	3	-	-	374	291	103	1.26	1	Final loss
Muskegon Mohawks
1983-1984	IHL	82	19	58	5	-	-	282	435	46	0.56	7	Did not make playoffs
1982-1983	IHL	82	29	41	12	-	-	335	354	71	0.87	3	Quarterfinal loss
1981-1982	IHL	82	30	49	3	-	-	319	411	64	0.78	7	Did not make playoffs
1980-1981	IHL	82	28	45	9	-	-	274	351	65	0.79	4	Quarterfinal loss
1979-1980	IHL	80	29	43	8	-	-	317	330	66	0.83	5	Quarterfinal loss
1978-1979	IHL	80	15	58	7	-	-	275	475	37	0.46	5	Did not make playoffs
1977-1978	IHL	80	27	42	11	-	-	290	322	65	0.81	5	Quarterfinal loss
1976-1977	IHL	78	31	36	11	-	-	294	322	73	0.94	4	Quarterfinal loss
1975-1976	IHL	78	34	31	13	-	-	260	238	81	1.04	4	Quarterfinal loss
1974-1975	IHL	75	48	24	3	-	-	325	240	99	1.32	1	Semifinal loss
1973-1974	IHL	76	44	26	6	-	-	272	234	94	1.24	1	Quarterfinal loss
1972-1973	IHL	74	36	34	4	-	-	302	259	76	1.03	4	Did not make playoffs
1971-1972	IHL	72	49	21	2	-	-	328	231	100	1.39	1	Final loss
1970-1971	IHL	72	43	24	5	-	-	300	212	91	1.26	1	Quarterfinal loss
1969-1970	IHL	72	46	18	8	-	-	356	271	100	1.39	1	Semifinal loss
1968-1969	IHL	72	34	29	9	-	-	332	287	77	1.07	3	Final loss
1967-1968	IHL	72	43	17	12	-	-	305	216	98	1.36	1	Champion
1966-1967	IHL	72	27	43	2	-	-	262	299	56	0.78	6	Did not make playoffs
1965-1966	IHL	70	46	19	5	-	-	376	314	97	1.39	1	Semifinal loss

Muskegon Lumberjacks Retired Numbers

#32 Robin Bouchard (F)

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1991-1992	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	24.46
1990-1991	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	24.93
1989-1990	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	24.92
1988-1989	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	24.32
1987-1988	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	24.58

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Franchise All-Time Points

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Ford (F)	600	346	541	887
2.	Dave Michayluk (F)	564	335	434	769
3.	Bob Tombari (F)	805	281	436	717
4.	Jock Callander (F)	482	262	436	698
5.	Scott Gruhl (F)	501	301	362	663

Franchise All-Time Goals

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Ford (F)	600	346	541	887
2.	Dave Michayluk (F)	564	335	434	769
3.	Scott Gruhl (F)	501	301	362	663
4.	Bob Tombari (F)	805	281	436	717
5.	Jock Callander (F)	482	262	436	698

Franchise All-Time Assists

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Ford (F)	600	346	541	887
2.	Bob Tombari (F)	805	281	436	717
3.	Jock Callander (F)	482	262	436	698
4.	Dave Michayluk (F)	564	335	434	769
5.	Bryan McLay (F)	526	259	376	635

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Lynn Margarit (D)	554	41	285	1895
2.	Mitch Wilson (F)	270	70	172	1452
3.	Pat Mayer (D)	213	8	47	1168
4.	Scott Gruhl (F)	501	301	663	970
5.	Erle Switzer (F)	358	58	194	893

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bob Tombari (F)	805	281	436	717
2.	Gary Ford (F)	600	346	541	887
3.	Dave Michayluk (F)	564	335	434	769
4.	Lynn Margarit (D)	554	41	244	285
5.	Bryan McLay (F)	526	259	376	635

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Randy Wyrozub (F)	3	4	7	2.33
2.	Gary Schall (F)	95	89	157	1.65
3.	Gil Lapalme (F)	48	35	79	1.65
4.	Mark Recchi (F)	67	57	110	1.64
5.	Jim McGeough (F)	18	13	28	1.56

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gary Ford (F)	1972-1973	IHL	59	69	81	150	2.54	2
2.	Dave Michayluk (F)	1987-1988	IHL	81	56	81	137	1.69	46
3.	Jock Callander (F)	1986-1987	IHL	82	54	82	136	1.66	110
4.	Gary Schall (F)	1965-1966	IHL	68	71	55	126	1.85	60
5.	Scott Gruhl (F)	1984-1985	IHL	82	62	64	126	1.54	102

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gary Schall (F)	1965-1966	IHL	68	71	55	126	1.85	60
2.	Gary Ford (F)	1972-1973	IHL	59	69	81	150	2.54	2
3.	Scott Gruhl (F)	1984-1985	IHL	82	62	64	126	1.54	102
4.	Scott Gruhl (F)	1985-1986	IHL	82	59	50	109	1.33	178
5.	Dave Michayluk (F)	1987-1988	IHL	81	56	81	137	1.69	46

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jock Callander (F)	1986-1987	IHL	82	54	82	136	1.66	110
2.	Gary Ford (F)	1972-1973	IHL	59	69	81	150	2.54	2
3.	Dave Michayluk (F)	1987-1988	IHL	81	56	81	137	1.69	46
4.	Gary Ford (F)	1969-1970	IHL	72	35	81	116	1.61	73
5.	Bryan McLay (F)	1965-1966	IHL	70	43	76	119	1.70	42

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Muskegon Lumberjacks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pat Mayer (D)	1987-1988	IHL	73	3	10	13	0.18	450
2.	Mitch Wilson (F)	1987-1988	IHL	68	27	25	52	0.76	400
3.	Mitch Wilson (F)	1990-1991	IHL	78	14	19	33	0.42	387
4.	Pat Mayer (D)	1986-1987	IHL	71	4	14	18	0.25	387
5.	Mitch Wilson (F)	1988-1989	IHL	61	16	34	50	0.82	382