The Toledo Goaldiggers were an International Hockey League franchise that played in Toledo, Ohio from 1974 to 1986 @ the Toledo Sports Arena. Prior to the Goaldiggers, previous defunct Toledo franchises were the Toledo Hornets (1970–1974), Toledo Blades (1963–1970) and Toledo Mercurys (1947-1962). After the 1985–1986 season, the Goaldiggers suspended operations due financial difficulties and where sold to Russ and Diane Parker. The franchise was moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and in 1990 became the Kansas City Blades (1990-2001).