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Indiana Blizzard

Field	Value
text_color	White
bg_color	#6495ED
team	Indiana Blizzard
logo	INBlizzard.png
logo_size	200px
city	Dyer, Indiana
league	All American Hockey League
coach	Sergei Kharin
founded	2009
arena	Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena
colors	Black, Light Blue, White
name3	Indiana Blizzard
dates3	2010–2011
name2	West Michigan Blizzard
dates2	2009–2010
name1	Detroit Hitmen
dates1	2009
reg_season_titles	0
championships	0

The Indiana Blizzard was a professional ice hockey team based in Dyer, Indiana. The team was a member of the All American Hockey League and began its inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen. The Blizzard played their home games at the Midwest Training & Ice Center Arena.

History

The West Michigan Blizzard started their inaugural season in October 2009 as the Detroit Hitmen, located in Fraser, Michigan. Due to the financial issues, the team was relocated to Norton Shores, Michigan on December 17, 2009. Matt Wiedenhoeft was the founding partner of the Hitmen, who orchestrated the relocation to the Muskegon, Michigan's L.C. Walker Arena. Their name was changed to the West Michigan Blizzard.

In September 2010, the team announced their relocation to Dyer, Indiana due to the inability for a new ice arena to get built in Norton Shores. After the relocation, the team changed their name to the Indiana Blizzard. Their new arena was at the Midwest Ice Center. Despite their new home, the team ceased operations in 2011.

Season-by-season record

Season	GP	W	L	OTL	SL	PTS	GF	GA	Season Standing	Playoff Result
2010–11	11	5	4	2	00	12	44	60	N/A	ceased operations December 29, 2010

Glossary: GP= Games played, W= Wins, L= Losses, OTL= Over Time Losses, SL= Shootout Losses, PTS= Points, PCT= Winning Percentage, GF= Goals For, GA= Goals Against, PIM= Penalty Minutes

Roster

#	Pos.	Shoots	Height	Weight	Place of Birth
Player
4	USA	Ryan Webb	F	R	5 ft 10 in
5	USA	Zachary Kane	F	R
7	USA	Greg Eggelston	F	R	5 ft 8 in
8	USA	Jose Vasquez	F	R	6 ft 3 in
98	USA	Roger Recsh	F	R	7 ft 1 in
11	USA	Andrew Sanders	F	L	6 ft 1 in
12	USA	Charles Harvey	F	R	6 ft 0 in
17	USA	Peter Pritchett	F	R	6 ft 3 in
20	USA	Scott O'Connor	F	R	5 ft 9 in
25	USA	Bill Vitale	F	R	5 ft 10 in

#	Pos.	Shoots	Height	Weight	Place of Birth
Player
2	USA	B.J. Belliotti	D	L	5 ft 9 in
18	USA	Emory Lovse	D	R	5 ft 9 in
19	USA	Bradley Bohlinger	D	R	5 ft 11 in
22	USA	Ryan Sexsmith	D	R	5 ft 11 in
23	USA	Matt Mosley	D	R	5 ft 10 in
24	USA	Brett Aimone	D	R	6 ft 0 in
51	USA	Dan Olesky	D	R	5 ft 11 in

#	Pos.	Catches	Height	Weight	Place of Birth
Player
1	CAN	Matt Kinsella	G	R
74	USA	Nortan Ali	G	L	5 ft 6 in

References

(December 18, 2009). "AAHL team makes Walker Arena new home".
"Indiana Blizzard Comes Alive".
(September 15, 2010). "West Michigan Blizzard find a hockey home in Indiana".
(September 18, 2010). "Indiana Blizzard pro hockey team finds new home at Midwest Ice Center".

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