The Toledo Cherokee are a junior ice hockey team in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) as part of the Premier Division. The team plays their home games at the Team Toledo Ice House in Toledo, Ohio. The team is coached by Kenny Miller since 2012.
History Before moving to Tier III Junior A hockey, the Cherokee competed in Junior B hockey, the team won the Junior B National Championship in 1998. The team was founded in the Central States Hockey League (CSHL) in 1993. In 2010, the CSHL became the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL). The Cherokee left the NA3HL in 2018 for the Premier Division of the United States Premier Hockey League, a non-sanctioned league.
Season-by-season records
Season GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA Finish PlayoffsUSPHL (Premier Div) 2018–19 44 13 28 2 1 29 111 170 6th of 6, Great Lake41st of 50, Premierdid not qualify 2019–20 44 31 12 0 1 63 210 141 3rd of 6, Great Lake12th of 52, Premier Playoffs cancelled 2020–21 44 39 3 2 0 80 253 76 2nd of 7, Great Lake6th of 64, Premier Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Pittsburgh VengeanceAdvance to Pool 'D' Play(W 3-1 Islanders HC)(W 7-2 Fresno Monsters)(L 2-5 Carolina Hurricanes)2-1 - 2nd of 4 -eliminated 2021–22 44 35 6 3 0 73 253 76 2nd of 7, Great Lake Div.6th of 64, PremierWon Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Columbus MavericksAdvance to Pool 'D' Play(W 2-1 Richmond Generals)(SOW 5-4 Fresno Monsters)(W 2-1 Minnesota Blue Ox)3-0 - 1st of 4 Lost League Quarterfinal Gm - 1-3 Metro Jets 2022–23 44 38 6 0 0 76 250 91 1st of 5 Great Lake Div.4th of 70, PremierWon Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Cincinnati CyclonesAdvance to Seeding Play(W 3-1 Islanders HC)(W 3-1 Vernal Oilers)Won League 1/8 finals Gm - 2-1 Islanders HCLost League Quarterfinal Gm - 0-2 Charlote Rush 2023–24 44 31 11 2 0 64 248 106 3rd of 6, Great Lake Div.14th of 52, PremierWon Div. Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Cincinnati CyclonesLost Div. Semifinals, 0-2 vs. Nashville Spartans 2024–25 44 35 8 0 1 71 238 71 2nd of 7, Great Lake Div.8th of 73, PremierWon Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Columbus MavericksLost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Metro Jets 2025–26 44 37 6 1 0 75 249 93 1st of 8, Great Lake Div5th of 77, PremierWon Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Columbus MavericksLost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Metro JetsAdvance Nationals as Wild Card(W, 4-3 Metro))(L, 1-6 Northern)(W, 5-4 Fort Wayne) 2w-1l Pool "C" eliminated
Alumni The Cherokee have produced a number of alumni playing in higher levels of junior hockey, NCAA and ACHA college programs, and professional hockey.
Adam Edinger — 5th round draft pick by New York Islanders, played for the Bloomington Prairie Thunder (IHL)
References
External links Official Site