Denver Spurs

Denver Spurs
CityDenver, Colorado
LeagueWHL 1968–74
CHL 1974–75
WHA 1975–76
Operated1968–1976
Home arenaDenver Coliseum (1968-1975)
McNichols Sports Arena (1975-1976)
Owner(s)Ivan Mullenix
MediaKOA-TV
KLZ
Franchise history
1968–1976
(to January 1)
Denver Spurs
1976
(folded January 17)
Ottawa Civics
Championships
Regular season titles1971–72
(WHL's Lester Patrick Cup)

The Denver Spurs were a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Spurs began play in the Western Hockey League in 1968, and played at the Denver Coliseum. The Spurs became the first professional sports team in Colorado to win a championship in 1971–72. After the WHL folded in 1974, the team transferred to the Central Hockey League for the 1974–75 season.