Dayton Gems (2009-2012)

The Dayton Gems were a professional ice hockey team based in Dayton, Ohio, in the CHL. The team was originally a member of the International Hockey League before joining the CHL. The team played their home games at the Hara Arena in nearby Trotwood.
==History==
The team was established in 2009 and joined the IHL for the 2009-10 season. The team was named after the original Dayton Gems of the original International Hockey League. Their acceptance into the IHL was officially announced on June 9, 2009.IHL Welcomes The Dayton Gems On June 15, 2009 the Gems named John Marks head coach.Gems' first coach played 10 years in NHL
On December 2, 2009 the IHL Board of Governors announced that the Board had terminated the ownership group of the Dayton Gems and that the board has taken ownership of the team and a new local ownership group is being pursued.Infinity Pro Sports: Home
The Dayton Gems was taken over by a local ownership group GDHP, LLC which is led by Rob Garfield in January 2010. The other two owners are Kathy Rupp and Dr. Paul Nitz. On April 1, 2010 the IHL came into town to check on how the team has been doing.Gems ownership impresses IHL commissioner
On April 23 the Gems owners announced that John Marks was fired as head coach after one season.Gems fire head coach after last-place finish
On June 1 the International Hockey League announced that they are joining the Central Hockey League.Central Hockey League And International Hockey League Make Major Announcement - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News
The CHL on June 10 announced the teams for the 2010-2011 season.Central Hockey League (CHL) Minor League Hockey on OurSports Central
On July 7, 2010 the Dayton Gems announced that Brian Gratz would become the new Head Coach/GM.Brian Gratz hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com
On July 19, 2010, the 2010-2011 Dayton Gems jerseys were announced and they were voted by the fans http://www.daytongems.com/News/021.html Also, the Gems announced the first ten players signed for the upcoming season http://www.daytongems.com/News/020.htmlGems Add to Roster - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News
On May 17, 2012, the Dayton Gems ceased operations. The Gems will be replaced by the relocating Brooklyn Aviators of the Federal Hockey League for the 2012-13 season.1
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==Season-by-season record==
International Hockey League
Season 	GP	W 	L 	OTL	PTS	GF 	GA 	PIM 	Finish
2009-10	76	25	46	5 	55 	200	267	1,106	7th in the Conference
Central Hockey League
Season 	GP	W 	L 	OTL	PTS	GF 	GA 	PIM 	Finish
2010-11	66	32	29	5 	69 	201	200	1,102	8th in the Turner Conference
==Playoff record==
Season 	GP	W	L	OTL	GF	GA	PIM	Finish
2009-10 DNQ	0 	0	0	0 	0 	0 	0 	DNQ
2010-11 	3 	0	3	0 	8 	12	28 	Lost in 1st Round (16th)
==Roster==
==References==
==External links==
* Dayton Gems official website
Category:American ice hockey teams
Category:Defunct Central Hockey League teams
Category:International Hockey League (2007–2010) teams
Category:Central Hockey League teams