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]
| Duluth Natives | |
|---|---|
| City | Duluth, Minnesota |
| League | Central Hockey League |
| Operated | 1932–1933 |
| Home arena | Duluth Amphitheater |
History edit
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 edit
| Season | W | L | T | Pts | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932–33 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | withdrew | — |
References edit
- ^ "Duluth Natives Statistics and History". Hockey DB. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "DULUTH HORNETS (1914-1933)". Vintage Minnesota Hockey. Retrieved February 22, 2024.