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	~~DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS.~~ [[Image:puck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Fighting Saints' puck]]		[[Image:puck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Fighting Saints' puck]]DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS.
	[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record.		[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that was awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record.

	In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three Clark Cup championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1) Barzee went on to a 27-year career as a National Hockey League scout. In December, 2021 the NHL honored him with its prestigious Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to the sport in the United States. (2)		In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three Clark Cup championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1) Barzee went on to a 27-year career as a National Hockey League scout. In December, 2021 the NHL honored him with its prestigious Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to the sport in the United States. (2)

	[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]		[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]
	The Saints produced several future National Hockey League (NHL) players including Peter and Chris Ferraro, Mark Mowers, Landon Wilson and Andy Wozniewski. Mike Carlson, Brian Collins, and Dean Thomas formed the famous "Bull Dog Line", which was the best in the history of the United States Hockey League to that time. Collins made fifty-five goals and fifty-three assists, while Thomas was credited with thirty-three goals and forty-one assists. This was the first time in League history that two players on the same line scored more than fifty goals during one season. Troy Ward, who coached two seasons in Dubuque, later worked an an assistant in the NHL. By 1985 the Saints had won an additional national title, come close to a third, and taken two league championships.		The Saints produced several future National Hockey League (NHL) players including Peter and Chris Ferraro, Mark Mowers, Landon Wilson and Andy Wozniewski. Mike Carlson, Brian Collins, and Dean Thomas formed the famous "Bull Dog Line", which was the best in the history of the United States Hockey League to that time. Collins made fifty-five goals and fifty-three assists, while Thomas was credited with thirty-three goals and forty-one assists. This was the first time in League history that two players on the same line scored more than fifty goals during one season. Troy Ward, who coached two seasons in Dubuque, later worked as an assistant in the NHL. By 1985 the Saints had won an additional national title, come close to a third, and taken two league championships.

	The same year, the owners announced they would end the franchise on April 30. On April 11, 1985, a "Save Our Saints" campaign was begun with Bill Blum, president of the non-profit group called the Dubuque Fighting Saints Association. Another important member of the organization was [[SCHERR, Theodore J.\|Theodore J. SCHERR]]. Within five days $13,000 was raised to pay the $8,000 franchise price and pay a $5,000 cash bond required by the hockey league.		The same year, the owners announced they would end the franchise on April 30. On April 11, 1985, a "Save Our Saints" campaign was begun with Bill Blum, president of the non-profit group called the Dubuque Fighting Saints Association. Another important member of the organization was [[SCHERR, Theodore J.\|Theodore J. SCHERR]]. Within five days $13,000 was raised to pay the $8,000 franchise price and pay a $5,000 cash bond required by the hockey league.

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	On March 26, 2022 the Dubuque Fighting Saints celebrated their inaugural Saint 4 Life Foundation alumni weekend. The name came about through conversations with former players who wanted to become more active in the Saints organization. The name came from a phrase used by Jim Montgomery, a former coach, who led the team in 2010-2011 and coached two Clark Cup championship teams in three seasons. Special motivation for the weekend came during the summer of 2022 when a former player under Barzee offered to rent a suite at the arena in Barzee's honor for three seasons for the Saints to use to entertain prospective clients, former players who return for a game, and for other special occasions. (7)		On March 26, 2022 the Dubuque Fighting Saints celebrated their inaugural Saint 4 Life Foundation alumni weekend. The name came about through conversations with former players who wanted to become more active in the Saints organization. The name came from a phrase used by Jim Montgomery, a former coach, who led the team in 2010-2011 and coached two Clark Cup championship teams in three seasons. Special motivation for the weekend came during the summer of 2022 when a former player under Barzee offered to rent a suite at the arena in Barzee's honor for three seasons for the Saints to use to entertain prospective clients, former players who return for a game, and for other special occasions. (7)

			On October 16, 2023 for the first time in the history of the United States Hockey league, two Dubuque-trained hockey league players played against each other in a regular-season game. Dubuque native Blake Bechen played for the Green Bay Gamblers. Andrew King played for the Fighting Saints. (8)

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	6. Leitner, Jim, "Draft Key to Saints' development Philosophy," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 4, 2020, p 1B		6. Leitner, Jim, "Draft Key to Saints' development Philosophy," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 4, 2020, p 1B

	7. Leitner, "Barzzee Grateful to be Honored..."		7. Leitner, Jim, "Barzzee Grateful to be Honored..."

	~~Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B~~

	~~Leitner, Jim. "USHL Champs," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 6, 2013, p. 1B~~

	~~Leitner, Jim. "Denver Lands Itself a Winner," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 15, 2013~~

	Leitner, Jim. "~~Champs Again~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 18~~, 2013		8. Leitner, Jim, "Historic Night in Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 6, 2013, p. 1B


	[[Category: Athletics-Hockey]]		[[Category: Athletics-Hockey]]

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	[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record.		[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record.

	In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three ~~playoff~~ championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1)		In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three Clark Cup championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1) Barzee went on to a 27-year career as a National Hockey League scout. In December, 2021 the NHL honored him with its prestigious Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to the sport in the United States. (2)

	[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]		[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]
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	[[Image:pin6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.		[[Image:pin6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.

	In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (2)		In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (3)

	Under the coaching of James Montgomery, the Saints resumed league leadership. On May 21, 2011 the Saints, in their first season back in the USHL after ten years, defeated the Green Bay Gamblers, 6-1, in Game 4 of the Clark Cup finals at the [[MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER]]. The victory returned the Clark Cup, the USHL championship trophy, to Dubuque which had not claimed it since 1985. In 2012 the Saints again won the Anderson Cup. They won the Prairie Farms Cowbell Cup as the top USHL team in eastern Iowa for the second season in a row and the second season of the award. Since 2010, the Saints' record was 118-45-21.		Under the coaching of James Montgomery, the Saints resumed league leadership. On May 21, 2011 the Saints, in their first season back in the USHL after ten years, defeated the Green Bay Gamblers, 6-1, in Game 4 of the Clark Cup finals at the [[MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER]]. The victory returned the Clark Cup, the USHL championship trophy, to Dubuque which had not claimed it since 1985. In 2012 the Saints again won the Anderson Cup. They won the Prairie Farms Cowbell Cup as the top USHL team in eastern Iowa for the second season in a row and the second season of the award. Since 2010, the Saints' record was 118-45-21.
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	In 2013 the Fighting Saints achieved a three game sweep of the Clark Cup Finals and won the USHLs playoff championship for the second time in three years and fifth overall. In that game Mike Szmatula scored seven goals and added five assists for which he was awarded the Clark Cup MVP.		In 2013 the Fighting Saints achieved a three game sweep of the Clark Cup Finals and won the USHLs playoff championship for the second time in three years and fifth overall. In that game Mike Szmatula scored seven goals and added five assists for which he was awarded the Clark Cup MVP.

	In March during the Dubuque Youth Hockey Association Night event, the team and others raised over $13,000 through auctions to benefit hockey initiatives for kids in the city. The Dubuque Youth Hockey Association was first organized in 1979 as a non-profit program to teach kids through the game of hockey the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. (3)		In March during the Dubuque Youth Hockey Association Night event, the team and others raised over $13,000 through auctions to benefit hockey initiatives for kids in the city. The Dubuque Youth Hockey Association was first organized in 1979 as a non-profit program to teach kids through the game of hockey the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. (4)

	In 2018 the equity stake in the Fighting Saints organization owned by outgoing owner Philip Falcone was purchased by Saints4Life Acquisition, LLC. In addition to several investment professionals with an interest in the sport, well-known personalities involved in the organization were Johnny Gaudreau and Zemgus Girgensons, National Hockey League all-stars who believed their involvement in the Dubuque team improved their careers; Peter Luukko, Florida Panthers executive chairman; and former Stanley Cup winning coach Dan Bylsma. (4)		In 2018 the equity stake in the Fighting Saints organization owned by outgoing owner Philip Falcone was purchased by Saints4Life Acquisition, LLC. In addition to several investment professionals with an interest in the sport, well-known personalities involved in the organization were Johnny Gaudreau and Zemgus Girgensons, National Hockey League all-stars who believed their involvement in the Dubuque team improved their careers; Peter Luukko, Florida Panthers executive chairman; and former Stanley Cup winning coach Dan Bylsma. (5)

	The announcement was made in May, 2020 that the Saint would return as many as ten players from the 2019 team that went 33-23-2 and finished second overall in the USHL. Overseeing the 2020 draft for the fifth year was Kalle Larsson who joined the Saints as director of player personnel in August, 2015 and became general manager two years later. Favoring a program of staying with the players drafted, Larsson acquired only one player from another USHL team in an in-season move from 2016-2019. In 2020 he estimated that he scouted more than 400 games in the previous season in preparation for the draft. (5)		The announcement was made in May, 2020 that the Saint would return as many as ten players from the 2019 team that went 33-23-2 and finished second overall in the USHL. Overseeing the 2020 draft for the fifth year was Kalle Larsson who joined the Saints as director of player personnel in August, 2015 and became general manager two years later. Favoring a program of staying with the players drafted, Larsson acquired only one player from another USHL team in an in-season move from 2016-2019. In 2020 he estimated that he scouted more than 400 games in the previous season in preparation for the draft. (6)

			On March 26, 2022 the Dubuque Fighting Saints celebrated their inaugural Saint 4 Life Foundation alumni weekend. The name came about through conversations with former players who wanted to become more active in the Saints organization. The name came from a phrase used by Jim Montgomery, a former coach, who led the team in 2010-2011 and coached two Clark Cup championship teams in three seasons. Special motivation for the weekend came during the summer of 2022 when a former player under Barzee offered to rent a suite at the arena in Barzee's honor for three seasons for the Saints to use to entertain prospective clients, former players who return for a game, and for other special occasions. (7)

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	1. "Fighting Saints Back in Dubuque," '''Julien's Journal''', November 2010, p. 54		1. "Fighting Saints Back in Dubuque," '''Julien's Journal''', November 2010, p. 54

	2. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," '''Julien's Journal''', January 2010, p. 41		2. Leitner, Jim, "Barzee Grateful to be Honored on Inaugural Alumni Weekend," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 25, 2022, p. 1B

			3. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," '''Julien's Journal''', January 2010, p. 41

			4. Descorbeth, Shirley. "Dubuque Fighting Saints Raise More than $13,000 for Youth Hockey Program," KWWL.com March 18, 2017, Online http://www.kwwl.com/story/34946498/2017/3/18/dubuque-fighting-saints-raise-more-than-13000-for-youth-hockey-program

	3. ~~Descorbeth~~, ~~Shirley~~. "~~Dubuque Fighting Saints Raise More than $13~~,~~000 for Youth Hockey Program~~,~~" KWWL.com March 18~~, ~~2017~~, ~~Online http://www.kwwl~~.~~com/story/34946498/2017/3/18/dubuque-fighting-saints-raise-more-than-13000-for-youth-hockey-program~~		5. Leitner, Jim. "All-Star Ownership," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 22, 2018, p. 1B

	4. Leitner, Jim. "~~All-Star Ownership~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 22~~, ~~2018~~, p. 1B		6. Leitner, Jim, "Draft Key to Saints' development Philosophy," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 4, 2020, p 1B

	5. Leitner~~, Jim~~, "~~Draft Key~~ to ~~Saints' development Philosophy,~~" ~~''Telegraph Herald'', May 4, 2020, p 1B~~		7. Leitner, "Barzzee Grateful to be Honored..."

	Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B		Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B

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	In 2018 the equity stake in the Fighting Saints organization owned by outgoing owner Philip Falcone was purchased by Saints4Life Acquisition, LLC. In addition to several investment professionals with an interest in the sport, well-known personalities involved in the organization were Johnny Gaudreau and Zemgus Girgensons, National Hockey League all-stars who believed their involvement in the Dubuque team improved their careers; Peter Luukko, Florida Panthers executive chairman; and former Stanley Cup winning coach Dan Bylsma. (4)		In 2018 the equity stake in the Fighting Saints organization owned by outgoing owner Philip Falcone was purchased by Saints4Life Acquisition, LLC. In addition to several investment professionals with an interest in the sport, well-known personalities involved in the organization were Johnny Gaudreau and Zemgus Girgensons, National Hockey League all-stars who believed their involvement in the Dubuque team improved their careers; Peter Luukko, Florida Panthers executive chairman; and former Stanley Cup winning coach Dan Bylsma. (4)

			The announcement was made in May, 2020 that the Saint would return as many as ten players from the 2019 team that went 33-23-2 and finished second overall in the USHL. Overseeing the 2020 draft for the fifth year was Kalle Larsson who joined the Saints as director of player personnel in August, 2015 and became general manager two years later. Favoring a program of staying with the players drafted, Larsson acquired only one player from another USHL team in an in-season move from 2016-2019. In 2020 he estimated that he scouted more than 400 games in the previous season in preparation for the draft. (5)

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	4. Leitner, Jim. "All-Star Ownership," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 22, 2018, p. 1B		4. Leitner, Jim. "All-Star Ownership," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 22, 2018, p. 1B

			5. Leitner, Jim, "Draft Key to Saints' development Philosophy," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 4, 2020, p 1B

	Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B		Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B

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	After a steep decline in the late 1980s, the Saints returned to glory in the early 1990s. They won their third national title in franchise history in 1993.		After a steep decline in the late 1980s, the Saints returned to glory in the early 1990s. They won their third national title in franchise history in 1993.

	[[Image:~~pin6A~~.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.		[[Image:pin6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.

	In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (2)		In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (2)

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	After a steep decline in the late 1980s, the Saints returned to glory in the early 1990s. They won their third national title in franchise history in 1993.		After a steep decline in the late 1980s, the Saints returned to glory in the early 1990s. They won their third national title in franchise history in 1993.

	In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.		[[Image:pin6A.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.

	In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (2)		In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (2)

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	In March during the Dubuque Youth Hockey Association Night event, the team and others raised over $13,000 through auctions to benefit hockey initiatives for kids in the city. The Dubuque Youth Hockey Association was first organized in 1979 as a non-profit program to teach kids through the game of hockey the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. (3)		In March during the Dubuque Youth Hockey Association Night event, the team and others raised over $13,000 through auctions to benefit hockey initiatives for kids in the city. The Dubuque Youth Hockey Association was first organized in 1979 as a non-profit program to teach kids through the game of hockey the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. (3)

			In 2018 the equity stake in the Fighting Saints organization owned by outgoing owner Philip Falcone was purchased by Saints4Life Acquisition, LLC. In addition to several investment professionals with an interest in the sport, well-known personalities involved in the organization were Johnny Gaudreau and Zemgus Girgensons, National Hockey League all-stars who believed their involvement in the Dubuque team improved their careers; Peter Luukko, Florida Panthers executive chairman; and former Stanley Cup winning coach Dan Bylsma. (4)

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	3. Descorbeth, Shirley. "Dubuque Fighting Saints Raise More than $13,000 for Youth Hockey Program," KWWL.com March 18, 2017, Online http://www.kwwl.com/story/34946498/2017/3/18/dubuque-fighting-saints-raise-more-than-13000-for-youth-hockey-program		3. Descorbeth, Shirley. "Dubuque Fighting Saints Raise More than $13,000 for Youth Hockey Program," KWWL.com March 18, 2017, Online http://www.kwwl.com/story/34946498/2017/3/18/dubuque-fighting-saints-raise-more-than-13000-for-youth-hockey-program

			4. Leitner, Jim. "All-Star Ownership," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 22, 2018, p. 1B

	Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B		Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B

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	In 2013 the Fighting Saints achieved a three game sweep of the Clark Cup Finals and won the USHLs playoff championship for the second time in three years and fifth overall. In that game Mike Szmatula scored seven goals and added five assists for which he was awarded the Clark Cup MVP.		In 2013 the Fighting Saints achieved a three game sweep of the Clark Cup Finals and won the USHLs playoff championship for the second time in three years and fifth overall. In that game Mike Szmatula scored seven goals and added five assists for which he was awarded the Clark Cup MVP.

			In March during the Dubuque Youth Hockey Association Night event, the team and others raised over $13,000 through auctions to benefit hockey initiatives for kids in the city. The Dubuque Youth Hockey Association was first organized in 1979 as a non-profit program to teach kids through the game of hockey the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. (3)

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	2. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," '''Julien's Journal''', January 2010, p. 41		2. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," '''Julien's Journal''', January 2010, p. 41

			3. Descorbeth, Shirley. "Dubuque Fighting Saints Raise More than $13,000 for Youth Hockey Program," KWWL.com March 18, 2017, Online http://www.kwwl.com/story/34946498/2017/3/18/dubuque-fighting-saints-raise-more-than-13000-for-youth-hockey-program

	Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B		Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B

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	DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS. [[Image:puck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Fighting Saints' puck]]		DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS. [[Image:puck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Fighting Saints' puck]]
	[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record. In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three playoff championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1)		[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record.

			In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three playoff championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1)

	[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]		[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]
	The Saints produced several future National Hockey League (NHL) players including Peter and Chris Ferraro, Mark Mowers, Landon Wilson and Andy Wozniewski. Mike Carlson, Brian Collins, and Dean Thomas formed the famous "Bull Dog Line", which was the best in the history of the United States Hockey League to that time. Collins made fifty-five goals and fifty-three assists, while Thomas was credited with thirty-three goals and forty-one assists. This was the first time in League history that two players on the same line scored more than fifty goals during one season. Troy Ward, who coached two seasons in Dubuque, later worked an an assistant in the NHL. By 1985 the Saints had won an additional national title, come close to a third, and taken two league championships.		The Saints produced several future National Hockey League (NHL) players including Peter and Chris Ferraro, Mark Mowers, Landon Wilson and Andy Wozniewski. Mike Carlson, Brian Collins, and Dean Thomas formed the famous "Bull Dog Line", which was the best in the history of the United States Hockey League to that time. Collins made fifty-five goals and fifty-three assists, while Thomas was credited with thirty-three goals and forty-one assists. This was the first time in League history that two players on the same line scored more than fifty goals during one season. Troy Ward, who coached two seasons in Dubuque, later worked an an assistant in the NHL. By 1985 the Saints had won an additional national title, come close to a third, and taken two league championships.

	The same year, the owners announced they would end the franchise on April 30. On April 11, 1985, a "Save Our Saints" campaign was begun with Bill Blum president of the non-profit group called the Dubuque Fighting Saints Association. Another important member of the organization was [[SCHERR, Theodore J.\|Theodore J. SCHERR]]. Within five days $13,000 was raised to pay the $8,000 franchise price and pay a $5,000 cash bond required by the hockey league.		The same year, the owners announced they would end the franchise on April 30. On April 11, 1985, a "Save Our Saints" campaign was begun with Bill Blum, president of the non-profit group called the Dubuque Fighting Saints Association. Another important member of the organization was [[SCHERR, Theodore J.\|Theodore J. SCHERR]]. Within five days $13,000 was raised to pay the $8,000 franchise price and pay a $5,000 cash bond required by the hockey league.

	After a steep decline in the late 1980s, the Saints returned to glory in the early 1990s. They won their third national title in franchise history in 1993.		After a steep decline in the late 1980s, the Saints returned to glory in the early 1990s. They won their third national title in franchise history in 1993.
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	1. "Fighting Saints Back in Dubuque," Julien's Journal, November 2010, p. 54		1. "Fighting Saints Back in Dubuque," '''Julien's Journal''', November 2010, p. 54

	2. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," ''Julien's Journal'', January 2010, p. 41		2. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," '''Julien's Journal''', January 2010, p. 41

	Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B		Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B

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	DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS. [[Image:puck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Fighting Saints' puck]]		DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS. [[Image:puck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Fighting Saints' puck]]
	[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] ~~Dubuque's first ice hockey team.~~ The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record. In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team ~~haD~~ a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships~~, three playoff titles,~~ and two regular-reason crowns.		[[Image:fsb.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] The 1980-1981 Saints, in their first year of existence, won the Anderson Trophy for the National Championship of the United States Hockey League. The Saints also won the Hawkeye Cup as the Southern Division Champions, the Clark Trophy awarded to the U.S. Hockey League Playoff Champions, and the AHAUS Junior A Trophy that is awarded to the National Champions. The Saints record for 1980-81 was 52-11-2, a league record. In 1982-83, the Saints won their second national championship in three years. In the five years Jack Barzee coached the Saints, the team had a 156-80-4 record, won two National championships and two regular-reason crowns. They also won three playoff championships (1981, 1983, and 1985). (1)

	[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]		[[Image:fightingsaints.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1988-1989 program]]
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	In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.		In the late 1990s, the Saints had another downturn. Brian Gallagher headed an East Coast group of investors that purchased the team in 1996. Low attendance (703 fans per game in their final season) and the United State's Hockey League move to a more expensive Tier I status led Gallagher's group to look at relocating the team. In 2001-2002 the Saints moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and became the Tulsa Crude. Financial troubles continued, and the team folded after one season.

	In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (1)		In Dubuque, the Saints were replaced by the [[DUBUQUE THUNDERBIRDS]]. On January 24, 2010 the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] reported that the team would be renamed the Fighting Saints recognizing the history of the team and sport in Dubuque. Instrumental in the history of hockey at this point was Northern Lights Hockey, LLC, the owner and operator of the Saints. The company's principal owner was Philip Falcone, chief investment officer of Harbinger Capital Partners. He was also part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Northern Lights Hockey also included local partners [[FALB, Mark\|Mark FALB]] and Dr. David S. Field. (2)

	Under the coaching of James Montgomery, the Saints resumed league leadership. On May 21, 2011 the Saints, in their first season back in the USHL after ten years, defeated the Green Bay Gamblers, 6-1, in Game 4 of the Clark Cup finals at the [[MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER]]. The victory returned the Clark Cup, the USHL championship trophy, to Dubuque which had not claimed it since 1985. In 2012 the Saints again won the Anderson Cup. They won the Prairie Farms Cowbell Cup as the top USHL team in eastern Iowa for the second season in a row and the second season of the award. Since 2010, the Saints' record was 118-45-21.		Under the coaching of James Montgomery, the Saints resumed league leadership. On May 21, 2011 the Saints, in their first season back in the USHL after ten years, defeated the Green Bay Gamblers, 6-1, in Game 4 of the Clark Cup finals at the [[MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER]]. The victory returned the Clark Cup, the USHL championship trophy, to Dubuque which had not claimed it since 1985. In 2012 the Saints again won the Anderson Cup. They won the Prairie Farms Cowbell Cup as the top USHL team in eastern Iowa for the second season in a row and the second season of the award. Since 2010, the Saints' record was 118-45-21.
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	1. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," ''Julien's Journal'', January 2010, p. 41		1. "Fighting Saints Back in Dubuque," Julien's Journal, November 2010, p. 54

			2. Mystique Arena Taking Shape on Schmitt Island," ''Julien's Journal'', January 2010, p. 41

	Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B		Leitner, Jim. "Get to Know the Anderson Cup," ''Telegraph Herald'', Apr. 1, 2013, p. 1B