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| League | Iron Range (1921-present) | ||
| Inaugural Season | 1921 | ||
| Home Ice | Hibbing Memorial Building | ||
| City | Hibbing, Minnesota | ||
| Owner/Sponsor | Greyhound Bus Lines | ||
| Team Colors | Navy & Grey | ||
| Mascot | Greyson | ||
| Nicknames | "Hounds" "Dogs" | ||
| Supporters | The Dog Pound | ||
| Chants | "Go Hounds Go" "Lets Go Greyhounds" | ||
| Team Slogan | Go Hounds | ||
| Team Song | "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan | ||
| Rivals | Chisholm Flames Grand Rapids Moose Virginia Royals Keewatin Kellys Eveleth Redbirds | ||
| Kellogg Cups | 4: (1937, 1957, 1958, 1961) | ||
| Super Series | 2 (1969 & 1988) | ||
| League Titles | 14 (Iron Range: 1935, 1937, 1938, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1974, 1987) | ||
| History | Hibbing Greyhounds (IRHL) (1921-present) | ||
The Hibbing Greyhounds are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1920-21 season. Based in Hibbing, Minnesota, the Greyhounds play their home games at the 3,500-seat Hibbing Memorial Building.
History[]
The Greyhounds are the first MAHL team to have an official namesake sponsor; Greyhound Bus Lines, founded in Hibbing in 1914 and now America's largest intercity bus transportation provider.
The Greyhounds have won 4 Kellogg Cups, 14 Iron Range League Titles, & have appeared in 2 Super Series (1969 & 1988).
Culture[]
Knockin' On Heaven's Door[]
As a way to celebrate Hibbing's own, Bob Dylan, the Greyhounds have played his hit song "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" during the second intermission of every Hounds home game since 1973. It is tradition for Hibbing fans to stand arm in arm and sway side to side while singing along.
Lyrics:
"Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
Mama take this badge off of me, I can't use it anymore, It's getting dark, too dark to see, I feel I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Mama put my guns in the ground, I can't shoot them anymore, That long black cloud is comin' down, I feel I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Ooh-ooh-ooh"
Greyson II[]
Beginning in 1976, the Greyhounds have a live mascot named Greyson. A living Greyhound, Greyson wears a blue racing jacket with silver piping and a silver "H" for Hibbing. Greyson is a mainstay at every Hounds home game at the Hibbing Memorial Building.
The current Greyson is the second dog to wear the jacket after the original Greyson passed away in 1985.
Rivalry Trophies[]
Quad City Trophy[]
The Greyhounds compete with the Virginia Royals, Eveleth Redbirds and Chisholm Flames for the Quad City Trophy, awarded every year to the team which finishes highest among them in the Iron Range League standings.
Currently, the Royals hold the trophy, having won it back in 1989. The Royals lead the all-time trophy series 14-9-6-1.
Red Hills Trophy[]
In addition, the Greyhounds compete with the Grand Rapids Moose for the Red Hills Trophy, awarded to the team which wins their head-to-head series each year (or, if the teams are tied, the one with the higher goal differential).
Currently, the Moose hold the trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1989.
Logos[]
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| Hibbing Greyhounds logo (1921-1934) |
Hibbing Greyhounds logo (1935–1951) |
Hibbing Greyhounds logo (1952–1963) |
Hibbing Greyhounds logo (1964-1985) |
Hibbing Greyhounds logo (1986-present) |
Season-By-Season Results[]
| Kellogg Cup Champions | Kellogg Cup Finals Appearance | Super Series Appearance | League Champions | Playoff Berth |
| Season | League | Regular Season | Postseason Results |
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| Hibbing Greyhounds | |||
| 1921 | Iron Range | 8th | Missed playoffs |
| 1922 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1923 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1924 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost Knockout Round (Eveleth Rangers) |
| 1925 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost Knockout Round (Virginia) |
| 1926 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1927 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1928 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1929 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost Knockout Round (Virginia) |
| 1930 | Iron Range | 3rd | Lost Knockout Round (Duluth Hornets) |
| 1931 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Lost Second Round (Duluth Hornets) 0-2 |
| 1932 | Iron Range | 2nd | Won Knockout Round (Soudan) Lost Second Round (Eveleth Reds) 1-2 |
| 1933 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost Knockout Round (Ely) |
| 1934 | Iron Range | 3rd | Lost Knockout Round (South St. Paul) |
| 1935 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Lost Second Round (Virginia) 1-2 |
| 1936 | Iron Range | 2nd | Lost Knockout Round (Chisholm) |
| 1937 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Eveleth Reds) 2-0 Won Semifinals (Thunder Bay) 3-2 Won Kellogg Cup (Duluth Voyageurs) 4-1 |
| 1938 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Virginia) 2-1 Won Semifinals (St. Paul Saints) 3-1 Lost Kellogg Cup Finals (Thunder Bay) 3-4 |
| 1939 | Iron Range | 3rd | Lost Knockout Round (St. Paul Saints) |
| 1940 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1941 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1942 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1943 & 1944 seasons not played because of World War II | |||
| 1945 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1946 | Iron Range | 7th | Missed playoffs |
| 1947 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1948 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1949 | Iron Range | 4th | Missed playoffs |
| 1950 | Iron Range | 3rd | Knockout Round Bye Lost Second Round (Superior) 0-2 |
| 1951 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Lost Second Round (International Falls) 1-2 |
| 1952 | Iron Range | 3rd | Won Knockout Round (Duluth Voyageurs) Lost Second Round (Thunder Bay) 0-2 |
| 1953 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Fort Frances) 2-0 Won Quarterfinals (Eveleth) 2-0 Won Semifinals (Duluth Hornets) 4-3 Lost Kellogg Cup Finals (Grand Rapids) 2-4 |
| 1954 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Bemidji) 2-0 Lost Quarterfinals (West St. Paul) 1-3 |
| 1955 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Duluth Hornets) 2-1 Lost Quarterfinals (St. Cloud) 1-3 |
| 1956 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Lost Second Round (Minneapolis Millers) 1-2 |
| 1957 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Roseau 3-0 Won Quarterfinals (Duluth Voyageurs) 3-2 Won Semifinal (Thunder Bay) 1-0 Won Kellogg Cup (International Falls) 3-1 |
| 1958 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Minneapolis Millers 5-3 Won Great Eight (Rochester Mustangs) 3-0 Won Semifinal (St. Cloud Bear Cats) 2-1 Won Kellogg Cup (Eveleth) 4-2 |
| 1959 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Superior) 4-1 Lost Great Eight (Virginia) 1-3 |
| 1960 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Bemidji) 4-3 Won Great Eight (Brainerd) 2-1 Won Semifinals (Thief River Falls) 3-1 Lost Kellogg Cup Final (Duluth Voyageurs) 1-2 |
| 1961 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Won Second Round (Thunder Bay 1-0 Won Great Eight (Virginia) 3-0 Won Semifinal (Grand Rapids) 2-1 Won Kellogg Cup (Brainerd) 2-0 |
| 1962 | Iron Range | 3rd | Lost First Round (Virginia) 1-2 |
| 1963 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost First Round (Duluth Voyageurs) 2-3 |
| 1964 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost First Round (Cloquet) 3-5 |
| 1965 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1966 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost First Round (Thief River Falls) 0-2 |
| 1967 | Iron Range | 2nd | Lost First Round (Duluth Hornets) 1-2 |
| 1968 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1969 | Iron Range | 4th | Won First Round (Virginia) 2-1 Won Second Round (Thunder Bay) 3-1 Lost Great Eight (Winnipeg) 1-4 |
| 1970 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Lost First Round (Grand Forks) 1-5 |
| 1971 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Lost First Round (Steinbach) 2-3 |
| 1972 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Lost First Round (East Grand Forks) 2-3 |
| 1973 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Won First Round (Bemidji) 2-1 Lost Second Round (Superior) 3-4 |
| 1974 | Iron Range | 1st | Knockout Round Bye Lost First Round (Eveleth) 3-4 |
| 1975 | Iron Range | 3rd | Lost Knockout Round (St. Cloud Bearcats) 0-1 |
| 1976 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1977 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1978 | Iron Range | 7th | Missed playoffs |
| 1979 | Iron Range | 8th | Missed playoffs |
| 1980 | Iron Range | 7th | Missed playoffs |
| 1981 | Iron Range | 5th | Missed playoffs |
| 1982 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost Knockout Round (Sauk Rapids) 1-2 |
| 1983 | Iron Range | 7th | Missed playoffs |
| 1984 | Iron Range | 4th | Lost First Round (Thunder Bay) 0-6 |
| 1985 | Iron Range | 10th | Missed playoffs |
| 1986 | Iron Range | 6th | Missed playoffs |
| 1987 | Iron Range | 1st | Won First Round (Virginia) 4-3 Lost Second Round (Bemidji) 0-2 |
| 1988 | Iron Range | 2nd | Knockout Round Bye Won First Round (Grand Forks) 5-3 Won Second Round (Fargo) 4-3 Won Super 16 (Rochester Mustangs) 2-0 Won Great Eight (Cottage Grove) 3-1 Lost Semifinals (St. Cloud Bearcats) 0-2 |
| 1989 | Iron Range | 4th | |
Retired Numbers[]
- 6 - C Michael Polich (1950-1961): Two-time Tschida Trophy winner (1954 & 1957), led the Hounds to eight Iron Range League titles and three Kellogg Cups.