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Duluth Natives

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Duluth Natives
CityDuluth, Minnesota
LeagueCentral Hockey League
Operated1932–1933
Home arenaDuluth Amphitheater

The Duluth Natives were a short-lived semi-professional ice hockey team in Duluth, Minnesota. They were a member of the Central Hockey League for one season but suspended play after only nine games.[1]

History

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After the Virginia Rockets ceased operations in 1932, the Duluth Natives were created in order to keep the league a 5-team circuit. Additionally, the league shifted from a purely amateur organization to a semi-professional one as a way to prevent the same situation from recurring. Duluth opened its inaugural season playing out of the Duluth Amphitheater, however, that presented a problem. The venue was already home to the Duluth Hornets and the competition between the two harmed both clubs.[2] While the Hornets were forced to move elsewhere in the middle of the season, the Natives were only able to play 9 games before being forced to withdraw from the league.

Year-by-year results

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Season W L T Pts Finish Postseason
1932–33 9 1 8 0 withdrew

References

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  1. ^ "Duluth Natives Statistics and History". Hockey DB. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "DULUTH HORNETS (1914-1933)". Vintage Minnesota Hockey. Retrieved February 22, 2024.