| Port Huron Beacons | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Port Huron, Michigan |
| League | United Hockey League |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Home arena | McMorran Arena |
| Colors | Blue, yellow, red, white |
| Franchise history | |
| 2002–2005 | Port Huron Beacons |
| 2005–2006 | Roanoke Valley Vipers |
The Port Huron Beacons were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the United Hockey League (UHL) that played from 2002 to 2005. The team was based in Port Huron, Michigan, and played at the McMorran Arena.
The team's first head coach was Brad Jones, a former National Hockey League player and head coach of the UHL's B.C. Icemen.[1][2] The team's first general manager was Kevin J. Carr from 2001 to 2004.[3] Jones resigned in February 2003 with a 24–24–5 record and was replaced by Bruce Ramsey for the remainder of the season.[4]
Ramsey returned as head coach for the 2003–04 season and led the team to the semifinals in the playoffs, but was fired in the following offseason.[5] The Beacons then hired former NHL player Mark Kumpel, but he resigned without coaching a game and was replaced by Rick Adduono, the former head coach of the Greensboro Generals, for the 2004–05 season.[6] Gino Giacumbo served as vice president in 2003–04 and as general manager in 2004–05.[7]
The Beacons departed in 2005 to become the Roanoke Valley Vipers.
Season-by-season results[edit]
| Season | GP | W | L | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–03 | 76 | 38 | 30 | 8 | 84 | 248 | 268 | 1413 | 4th, Eastern | Lost in quarterfinals Komets 0–3 |
| 2003–04 | 76 | 38 | 31 | 7 | 83 | 269 | 269 | 1495 | 3rd, Eastern | Won in quarterfinals Generals 3–0 Lost in semifinals Jackals 2–4 |
| 2004–05 | 80 | 34 | 40 | 6 | 74 | 245 | 283 | 1623 | 5th, Central | Did not qualify |
References[edit]
- ^ "Beacons Week in Review". OurSports Central. October 9, 2002.
- ^ "Mallards bring in 3 more rookies". Quad-City Times. October 1, 2003.
- ^ "Beacons Ticket Sales Approach 400". The Times Herald. July 28, 2002 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Well-rested Beacons ready for weekend". The Times Herald. February 14, 2003 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Beacons Hire Former Red Wing". The Times Herald. July 20, 2004 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "FORMER GENERALS COACH GETS NEW JOB". News & Record. September 13, 2004.
- ^ Hayden, Nicole (March 22, 2017). "Convention Center hires new manager". The Times Herald.
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