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Prestonburg Blazers
The Prestonburg Blazers are a professional hockey team based in Prestonburg, New Dosa. They compete in the Torland Hockey League as a member of the Hatch Division. The team is owned by Mitchell Wilkes and plays their home games at the Cauldron Center.
The team was founded in 1975 by Wilkes as a charter member of the United Hockey Alliance and joined the THL in 1980 as part of the UHA merger. The Blazers never won any UHA championships and have not yet won the Marcotte Cup.
Team history
Team culture
Fan base
Rivalries
Vensessor Swans
Team information
Ownership
The Blazers are currently owned by Mitchell Wilkes, who founded the team in 1975 as part of the United Hockey Alliance.
Home ice
The Blazers play their home games at the Cauldron Center in Prestonburg, New Dosa.
Logos and uniforms
The Blazers' colors are purple, orange, and white.
Minor league affiliates
Players & personnel
Current roster
Team captains
- Sonny Lyles, 1975-1978
- Rodrigo Redden, 1979-1988
- Mac Strong, 1989-1991
- Mike Dove, 1992-present
Staff and coaches
Head coaches
| Name | Years Employed | Playoffs | Cups | Awards |
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Assistant coaches
General managers
Drafts
Seasons
UHA era
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 60 | 25-17-18 | 92 | 2nd, East | Lost in semi-finals (2-4 vs. Wolves) |
| 1976 | 60 | 18-9-33 | 88 | 4th, East | Missed playoffs |
| 1977 | 60 | 20-16-22 | 78 | 2nd, East | Lost in semi-finals (2-4 vs. Kings) |
| 1978 | 60 | 19-12-29 | 69 | 2nd, East | Missed playoffs |
| 1979 | 60 | 28-12-20 | 96 | 3rd, UHA | Lost in semi-finals (2-4 vs. Killers) |
THL era
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 76 | 14-25-37 | 67 | 4th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1981 | 76 | 18-21-37 | 75 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1982 | 76 | 33-15-28 | 114 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost in wild card round (2-3 vs. Killers) |
| 1983 | 76 | 30-22-24 | 112 | 4th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1984 | 76 | 36-22-18 | 130 | 2nd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Swans) |
| 1985 | 48 | 21-20-7 | 83 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (3-4 vs. Whales) |
| 1986 | 76 | 39-19-18 | 136 | 2nd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (3-4 vs. Electrics) |
| 1987 | 76 | 28-18-30 | 102 | 3rd, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1988 | 76 | 28-13-35 | 97 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1989 | 76 | 21-14-41 | 77 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1990 | 76 | 17-14-45 | 65 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1991 | 76 | 20-28-28 | 88 | 4th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1992 | 76 | 17-14-45 | 65 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1993 | 76 | 23-15-38 | 84 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1994 | 76 | 17-15-44 | 66 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
Team and league honors
Banners and trophies
| UHA Championship | UHA Regular Season Championship | Division Title |
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| Marcotte Cup | Louis Trophy | Division Title |
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Retired numbers
The Blazers have not retired any numbers.
Hall of Famers
No Hall of Famers have played for or coached the Blazers.