Springfield Jr. Blues
CitySpringfield, Illinois
LeagueNAHL
DivisionMidwest
Founded1993
Home arenaNelson Center
ColorsNavy, Gold
     
Owner(s)Dan Ferguson
General managerTodd Pococke
Head coachTodd Pococke
MediaHockey TV
Franchise history
1993–presentSpringfield Jr. Blues
Championships
Playoff championshipsRobertson Cup
2 (1996,1997)

The Springfield Jr. Blues are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Midwest Division.[1] The team plays their home games at the Nelson Center in Springfield, Illinois.[2]

History

Founded by John D. O'Laughlin and Al Jennings, the franchise joined the North American Hockey League for the 1993–94 season.[3] Springfield had previously been home to multiple semi-pro teams the Springfield Kings and Springfield Capitols. The team has made numerous appearances in the NAHL playoffs and were back-to-back Robertson Cup National Championships in 1996 and 1997.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that curtailed the 2019–20 season, the Jr. Blues suspended operations for the 2020–21 season.[4][5]

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLPTSGFGAPIMFinish
2004–055630251612072001,5095th, South Div.
2005–065828264601812081,7213rd, South Div.
2006–076226315571882031,5886th, Central Div.
2007–085827255591901901,2534th, Central Div.
2008–095825285551831851,1824th, South Div.
2009–105621298501631939214th, South Div.
2010–115831243651911709765th, North Div.
2011–1260312726420219012163rd, Midwest Div.
2012–136026304561591819076th, North Div.
2013–146026268601411608755th, North Div.
2014–156023316521261848156th, North Div.
2015–166029256641551647705th of 6, Midwest Div.
13th of 22, NAHL
2016–176027285591741897175th of 6, Midwest Div.
18th of 24, NAHL
2017–186033216721691666703rd of 6, Midwest Div.
9th of 23, NAHL
2018–196033225711921779013rd of 6, Midwest Div.
9th of 23, NAHL
2019–20[lower-alpha 1]5416344361332069686th of 6, Midwest Div.
23rd of 26, NAHL
2020–21Did not participate due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021–2260362027621117710182nd of 8, Midwest Div.
7th of 29, NAHL
2022–236026313551471747107th of 8, Midwest Div.
25th of 29, NAHL
2023-2427915321701024128th of 8th Midwest, 28 of 32 NAHLprobably not
  1. ↑ Season cancelled prior to completion.

Playoff records

SeasonGPWLOTLPTSGFGARound Results
2005Did not qualify
2006413091383Lost 1st Round, 1–3 vs. Texarkana Bandits
2007Did not qualify
200885303118119Won 1st Round, 3–0 vs. North Iowa Outlaws
Lost 2nd Round, 2–3 vs. Alexandria Blizzard
200941305993Lost 1st Round, 1–3 vs. St. Louis Bandits
20104130102076Lost 1st Round, 1–3 vs. Topeka RoadRunners
2011Did not qualify
201294501826155Won Div. Semifinals, 3–2 vs. Janesville Jets
Lost Div. Finals, 1–3 vs. St. Louis Bandits
2013202—11332Lost Div. Play-in Round, 0–2 vs. Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings
2014Did not qualify
2015Did not qualify
2016Did not qualify
2017Did not qualify
20183030027Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–3 vs. Janesville Jets
2019413021018Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–3 vs. Minnesota Magicians
2020Postseason cancelled
2021Did not participate
20223021158Lost Div. Semifinals, 0-2-1 vs. Anchorage Wolverines
2023Did not qualify

References

  1. ↑ "Jr. Blues skate on as Springfield's longest-operating sports franchise". sj-r.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. ↑ "The History of Hockey in Springfield". dexknows.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  3. ↑ "Junior Blues' finances 'better every year'". sj-r.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  4. ↑ "Springfield Jr. Blues suspend operations for 2020-21 season". NAHL. September 16, 2020.
  5. ↑ Mahan, Ryan. "Springfield Jr. Blues cancel 20-21 season". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
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