Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is a city of Michigan, United States. As of 2000, its population is 197,800.
==Hockey in Grand Rapids==
==Teams==
*Grand Rapids Bearcats (North American Hockey League,1998-1999) renamed Rockets during season
*Grand Rapids Blades (United States Hockey League, 1976-1977)
*Grand Rapids Bruins (United States Hockey League, 1968-1969) withdrew
*Grand Rapids Griffins 
#(International Hockey League, 1996-2001) join American Hockey League when league folds
# American Hockey League (2001-Present)
*Grand Rapids Grizzlies (Continental Hockey League, 1980-1982)
*Grand Rapids Jr. Grizzlies (Central States Hockey League,1998-1999)
*Grand Rapids Jr. Owls (Central States Hockey League, 2000-2010) suspended operations
*Grand Rapids Owls (International Hockey League, December 15, 1977-1980) folded
* Grand Rapids Rockets
# Eastern Amateur Hockey League (1949-1950) join International Hockey League
#International Hockey League (1950-1956) became Huntington (WV) Hornets
#North American Hockey League (1999-2000) became Capital Centre Pride, based in Lansing
==Arenas==
* Delta Plex Arena(1950-Present) formerly known as Grand Rapids Stadium, Stadium Arena, and Turner Arena
* Van Andel Arena
* Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium
* Griff's Ice House-Belknap Ice Arena
* Paterson Ice Center (formerly Standard Federal Ice Center)
* Eagles Ice Center (formerly Jolly Roger Ice Club)
==Players==
Notable players
* Drayson Bowman
* Jon Casey
* Tom Peluso
* Steven Wagner
Hockey People
* Dan DeVos
==External Links==
* on Wikipedia
Category:Michigan towns