The Kansas City Blades were a professional team in the International Hockey League from 1990–91 until the demise of the league after the 2000–01 season. The Blades were based in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Kemper Arena. The idle franchise Toledo Blades was purchased and moved to Kansas City by Russ and Diane Parker in 1990. Ironically, the team name remained "Blades" after a name the team contest was held.