The Motor City Mechanics are a dormant professional hockey team that existed for only two seasons (2004-2006) in the UHL (United Hockey League). The Mechanics were aided by the cancellation of the 2004-2005 NHL (National Hockey League) season because of a lockout. The Mechanics roster featured four NHL players including Sean Avery, Chris Chelios, Derian Hatcher, and Brian Smolinski.
Chris Chelios, and Derian Hatcher would've played for the Detroit Red Wings in a normal NHL season. The Mechanics also signed Kris Draper, but the Red Wings Center never played in a single game for the Mechanics because of visa problems. The Motor City Mechanics failed to reach the United Hockey League Playoffs during the 2004-2005 season. The Motor City Mechanics played their home games in Fraser, Michigan. Their home ice arena was nicknamed "The Garage".
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