Order classic Cincinnati Swords tees and hoodies. Playing at the classic Cincinnati Gardens, the Swords set league records for wins and points in their second season on the way to the Calder Cup. Celebrate the Queen City's short but thrilling hockey run by browsing all of our Swords gear, then read the team history below. As a small business, we're proud to keep the names, logos and stories of hockey's lost teams in circulation.
The Swords were a short-lived but extremely beloved Queen City hockey team. The club was formed as a Buffalo affiliate for the 1971-72 season and played in the historic Cincinnati Gardens arena. In their inaugural season, the Swords advanced to the second round of the playoffs, a clear success. They outdid themselves in Year Two. In their second season, they would establish a league record for most points and victories in a season while winning the Calder Cup. The Swords would make the playoffs for the third year in a row, but the WHA intended to expand, bringing the Stingers to Cincinnati. Fearing WHA competition, the Swords pro affiliate opted to disband the team. The Swords had a brief but memorable history that is still remembered today.
