The Macon Whoopee were a professional

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team that played in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) during the 2001–02 season. Based in Macon,

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, the team played its home games at Macon Coliseum.

History

Prior to the

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, the Tallahassee Tiger Sharks were moved from

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to Macon, Georgia to begin play as the Macon Whoopee. Coached by former

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defenceman Gord Dineen, the team compiled a record of 29 wins, 31 losses, and 12 ties to finish out of the playoffs in their only season of play in Macon. Following the 2001–02 season, the franchise was relocated to

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to play as the

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References

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