The St. Paul Saints, also known as the Fighting Saints, were a minor league professional ice hockey team that played in the International Hockey League from 1959 to 1963.[1] The Saints were based in St. Paul, Minnesota and played at the St. Paul Auditorium. The Saints won consecutive Turner Cups in 1960 and 1961 as league champions, and finished runners-up in 1962.[2] Their geographically closest rival were the Minneapolis Millers, across the river.

St. Paul Saints
SportIce hockey
Founded1959 (1959)
Folded1963 (1963)
LeagueInternational Hockey League
LocationSaint Paul, Minnesota, USA
ArenaSt. Paul Auditorium
League titles2

Season-by-season results

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Season Games Won Lost Tied Points Winning % Goals
for
Goals
against
Standing
1959–60 68 41 21 6 88 0.647 261 188 1st, West
1960–61 72 46 22 4 96 0.667 309 233 2nd, West
1961–62 68 42 25 1 85 0.625 291 209 2nd, IHL
1962–63 70 23 44 3 49 0.350 241 328 6th, IHL
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References

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  1. ^ "ST. PAUL SAINTS (1925-1963)". Vintage Minnesota Hockey. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "ST. PAUL SAINTS (1959-1963)". Fun While it Lasted. 30 April 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2024.