The Louisville Blades were a

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professional

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team that played in the International Hockey League during the 1948–49 season, and the

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during the 1949–50 season. The Blades were based in

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and played at the

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Season-by-season results

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1948-49 statistics

1949-50 statistics
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Season-by-season results

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