The Melvindale Blades were a Junior A ice hockey team playing in the North American Junior Hockey League. The team was based in Melvindale, Michigan.
History C & H Piping was one of two expansion teams added to the NAJHL in 1988. After a poor season, the team lost its sponsor and changed its name to the Melvindale Blades. The club folded sometime before the following season. The most famous alumnus of the franchise is United States Hockey Hall of Famer Brian Rafalski.
Season-by-season records Season GP W L T Pts GF GA Finish PlayoffsC & H Piping 1988–89 40 10 27 3 23 189 270 4th of 4, Eastern Div.7th of 8, NAJHLDid not qualifyMelvindale Blades 1989–90 44 15 24 5 35 190 235 4th of 4, Eastern Div.7th of 8, NAJHLDid not qualify
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External links Hockey DB website