Motor City Metal Jackets

The Motor City Metal Jackets were a Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's North Division, The Metal Jackets played home games at the 3,800-seat Yack Arena in Wyandotte, Michigan, which is part of the Greater Detroit Area].
==Team History==
The franchise began as an expansion team to the NAHL in 2005. The team played in the town of Owatonna, Minnesota as the Southern Minnnesota Express. After the 2007-2008 season it was announced that the Express would relocated to the Detroit Area, where they would be called the Motor City Machine. The Owatonna, Minnesota market was granted a new franchise with a similar name, the Owatonna Express.
On June 26, 2009, the team announced it was changing its nickname to the Metal Jackets, and removing the triangle and text from the logo. 
On May 7, 2011, it was announced the team was moving to Jamestown, New York to become the Jamestown Ironmen, named after record setting Jamestown Jet Alumnist, Johnathan "The Ironman" Andhor. The city's current Junior A hockey team, the Jamestown Jets, unsuccessfully filed a lawsuit over the move, alleging a conspiracy to remove the Jets in favor of the Ironmen.Rodriguez, Jason (2011-06-09). Jets file lawsuit. The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
In February 2013, Ironmen owner Kenji Yamada indicated he may put the team up for sale due to falling attendance. Yamada stated that he does not want to move the team out of Jamestown.Atkins, Ryan (February 15, 2013). Owner Seeks Investing Teammate. The Post-Journal. Retrieved February 15, 2013. On May 5, it was reported that a deal was completed between a group of local investors and a separate faction to buy the team from Yamada, which would keep the team in Jamestown.Russon, Randy (May 5, 2013). . "Juniorhockey.com". Retrieved May 5, 2013. This deal ultimately collapsed, and on June 5, 2013, Yamada announced the Ironmen would not return for the 2013–14 season.Ironmen Won't Return For 2013-14 Season. The Post-Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
==Season-by-season records==
Season 	GP 	W 	L 	OTL 	PTS 	GF 	GA 	PIM 	Finish 	Playoffs
Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express	Southern Minnesota Express
2005–06 	58 	35 	17 	6 	76 	233 	175 	1,120 	1st, Central 	Lost in Final
2006–07 	62 	35 	23 	4 	74 	206 	177 	1,238 	2nd, Central 	Lost in Semifinal
2007–08 	58 	29 	21 	8 	66 	203 	229 	1,308 	2nd, Central 	Lost in 1st Round
Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine 	Motor City Machine
2008–09 	58 	11 	45 	2 	24 	134 	254 	1,518 	6th, North 	Did not qualify
Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets 	Motor City Metal Jackets
2009–10 	58 	25 	26 	7 	57 	158 	189 	1,436 	4th, North 	Lost in 2nd Round
2010–11 	58 	31 	25 	2 	64 	228 	188 	1,377 	6th, North 	Did not qualify
Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen 	Jamestown Ironmen
2011–12 	60 	19 	36 	5 	43 	148 	211 	1,215 	5th, North 	Did not qualify
2012–13 	60 	37 	19 	4 	78 	170 	152 	997 	2nd, North 	Lost in Final
== References ==
Category:North American Hockey League team
Category:American ice hockey teams
Category:Established in 2005
Category:Established in 2013