Cincinnati Swords
Order classic Cincinnati Swords tees, long sleeves, hoodies, crewnecks, youth sizes and more. Playing at the classic Cincinnati Gardens, the Swords set league records for wins and points in their second season on the way to the Calder Cup. Celebrate the Queen City's short but thrilling hockey run by browsing all of our Swords gear, then read the team history below. As an American small business, we're proud to keep the names, logos and stories of hockey's lost teams in circulation.
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Cincinnati Swords History
The Swords were aย briefย but hugely popular hockey team in the Queen City. The team was started upย for theย 1971-72 season as an affiliate for Buffalo, playing atย the classicย Cincinnati Gardens arena. The Swords made it to the second round of the playoffs in their first season, a sure success. But they one-upped themselves in Year Two. In their second year, they would set a league record for most points and most wins in the season, on their way to a Calder Cup win. The Swords would make the playoffs a third straight year, but after that the WHA planned to expand, bringing the Stingers to Cincy. Afraid of WHA competition, the Swords pro affiliate decided to fold the team. A short but exciting history thatย is still remembered today.ย
