Grand Rapids Stallions

The Grand Rapids Stallions are a professional ice hockey team based in. The Stallions compete in the (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and play their home games at the Meijer Center. The Stallions are one of two NHL franchises in, the other being the.

The Stallions were founded in 1973 as an expansion team in the original (WHA), joining the NHL in 1979 as one of seven franchises absorbed through the NHL–WHA merger.

Minor league affiliates
The Stallions' minor league affiliates are the South Bend Wagoneers of the (AHL) and the Wilmington Sea Monsters of the.