Detroit Olympics

Detroit Olympics
CityDetroit, Michigan
LeagueCanadian Professional Hockey League 1927–29,
International Hockey League
1929–36
Operated1927 to 1936
Home arenaDetroit Olympia
ColorsRed, White
AffiliateDetroit Red Wings
Franchise history
1927 to 1936Detroit Olympics
1936 to 1956
1961 to 1967
Pittsburgh Hornets
Championships
Regular season titles3 1933–34, 1934–35, 1935–36
IHL Titles2 1934–35, 1935–36

The Detroit Olympics were a minor league hockey team located in Detroit, Michigan that was a member of the Canadian Professional Hockey League 1927–29 and the International Hockey League 1929–36.[1] The team played all of their home games at the Detroit Olympia. On October 4, 1936, after winning the IHL championship, the Olympics moved to Pittsburgh to become the Pittsburgh Hornets.[2]

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  2. ^ "Pittsburgh Hornets' Lobby Area". Archived from the original on 2009-07-14. Retrieved 2008-07-08.