The Springfield Indians were a minor professional ice hockey franchise, originally based in West Springfield, Massachusetts and later Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indians were founding members of the American Hockey League. They were in existence for a total of 60 seasons from 1926 to 1994, with three interruptions. The Indians had two brief hiatuses from 1933–35, and from 1942-46. The team was known as the Syracuse Warriors from 1951–54; in addition, the team was named the Springfield Kings from 1967-74. The Indians won seven Calder Cup championships, one while known as the Kings in 1971.
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—Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
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