| Port Huron Flags | |
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| City | Port Huron, Michigan |
| League | United Hockey League |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Home arena | McMorran Arena |
| Colors | Red, blue, yellow |
| Franchise history | |
| 2005–2007 | Port Huron Flags |
The Port Huron Flags were a minor league professional ice hockey team located in Port Huron, Michigan. The Flags competed in the United Hockey League for two seasons from 2005 to 2007. The Flags' mascot was a bear named Slapshot, based on the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slap Shot.
Owners attempted to sell the Flags in May 2007, but negotiations with several groups failed.[1][2] The team officially ceased operations on May 18, 2007.[3]
- ^ "New hockey owners would face tall task". The Times Herald. May 24, 2007. [dead link]
- ^ "Financial struggles defeat Flags". The Times Herald. May 19, 2007. [dead link]
- ^ "Port Huron Flags Cease Operation". OurSports Central. May 18, 2007.