| Detroit Olympics | |
| City: | Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|
| League: | Canadian Professional Hockey League 1927-29, International Hockey League 1929-36 |
| Operated: | 1927 to 1936 |
| Home Arena: | Detroit Olympia |
| Colors: | Red, White |
| Affiliates: | Detroit Red Wings |
| Franchise history | |
| 1927 to 1936: | Detroit Olympics |
| 1936 to 1956: | Pittsburgh Hornets (Original) |
| 1956 to Present: | Rochester Americans |
| Championships | |
| Regular Season Titles: | 1933-34 1934-35 1935-36 |
| Calder Cups: | 1934-35 1935-36 |
The Detroit Olympics were a minor league hockey team located in Detroit, Michigan that was a member of the Canadian Professional Hockey League 1927-29 and the International-American Hockey League 1929-36. The team played all of their home games at the Detroit Olympia. On October 4, 1936, after winning the IHL championship, the Olympics moved to Pittsburgh to become the Pittsburgh Hornets.
1935 Detroit Olympics Jersey
Two rookies on the 1935-36 team. Turk Broda (left) and Carl Liscombe