Motor City Mechanics
Order classic Motor City Mechanics tees, long sleeves, hoodies, crewnecks and more. During the 2004 to 2005 lockout the Mechanics were the only pro team in the Detroit market, and stars like Chris Chelios, Derian Hatcher and Sean Avery suited up for them in Fraser. Celebrate a wild chapter of Detroit area hockey by browsing all of our Mechanics gear, then read the team history below. We are a small business based in the United States, dedicated to reviving the logos and memories of hockey teams that are gone but not forgotten.
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Motor City Mechanics History
The Motor City Mechanicsย had a short-lived existence in the UHL in the mid-2000s. The Mechanics started in the UHL for the 2004-05 season, which as you may remember was the year the NHL lockout cancelled the entire season. That meant the Mechanics were the only pro team in the Detroit market, playing inย Fraser, Michigan. A number of pro players came to play for the Mechanics including Chris Chelios, Derian Hatcher,ย Sean Avery, and Bryan Smolinksi. Despite all that talent, the Mechanics would still miss the playoffs in their first season. It got even worse when the team's coach was suspended for putting a $200 bounty on the head of an opposing player.ย
Their second season saw them post just about the same record, earning three more wins, but this time they would make the playoffs. However, the Mechanics would get swept in the first round of the playoffs, and fold after the season.ย
