The Technical St. Louis Cyclones: A Hockey History

The Technical St. Louis Cyclones were a minor league hockey team that played in the Central Hockey League from 1992 to 2005. The Cyclones were one of the most successful teams in the CHL, winning the championship in 1993 and 1995. The team also made it to the finals in 1994 and 2004.

TECHNICAL (St. Louis Cyclones Book 2)

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The Cyclones were founded in 1992 by a group of investors led by Bob O'Loughlin. The team was named after the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, which is manufactured in St. Louis. The Cyclones played their home games at the Kiel Center (now Enterprise Center). The arena was the smallest in the CHL, but it was known for its loud and passionate fans.

In their first season, the Cyclones finished with a record of 40-28-12. The team made it to the playoffs, but they were eliminated in the first round. The following season, the Cyclones improved their record to 48-22-10. The team won the CHL championship in 1993, defeating the Tulsa Oilers in four games. The Cyclones repeated as champions in 1995, defeating the Indianapolis Ice in four games.

The Cyclones continued to be a successful team throughout the 1990s. The team made it to the playoffs every season, and they won the CHL championship again in 1999. The Cyclones also made it to the finals in 1994 and 2004, but they lost both times to the Indianapolis Ice.

The Cyclones began to decline in the early 2000s. The team missed the playoffs in 2002 and 2003. The Cyclones were sold to a new ownership group in 2004, but the team continued to struggle. The Cyclones folded in 2005.

The Cyclones were a popular team in St. Louis. The team's games were always well-attended, and the fans were known for their passion and loyalty. The Cyclones were also a successful team on the ice, winning the CHL championship three times. The Cyclones will always be remembered as one of the most successful minor league hockey teams in St. Louis.

Notable Players

• Doug Ast - Ast was a defenseman who played for the Cyclones from 1992 to 1996. He was a two-time CHL All-Star and was named the CHL Defenseman of the Year in 1995.
• Mike Buzak - Buzak was a forward who played for the Cyclones from 1992 to 1997. He was a two-time CHL All-Star and was named the CHL Rookie of the Year in 1993.
• Jamie Rivers - Rivers was a forward who played for the Cyclones from 1997 to 2001. He was a two-time CHL All-Star and was named the CHL MVP in 1999.

Legacy

The Cyclones left a lasting legacy in St. Louis. The team's success on the ice helped to popularize hockey in the city. The Cyclones also helped to create a sense of community in St. Louis. The team's games were a place where people could come together to cheer for their hometown team.

The Cyclones may be gone, but their legacy continues to live on. The team's name and logo are still used by a youth hockey league in St. Louis. The Cyclones are also remembered by the many fans who cheered them on during their years in the CHL.

Image Credits:

• St. Louis Cyclones logo by User:Ragesoss - CC BY-SA 3.0
• Kiel Center exterior by User:Russavia - CC BY-SA 3.0

TECHNICAL (St. Louis Cyclones Book 2)

by Alexandria House

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1003 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	229 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE