The biggest chance for a return of major professional hockey came in 1982.
The team only lasted two seasons however, folding after the 1974-75 season due to competition with major junior hockey.
Prior to turning professional, he played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League.
Players have advanced to college and major junior hockey since Year 1 of the Spirit.
Many have gone on to play university hockey and major junior hockey.
The 6-foot-1, 220-pound left-winger played major junior hockey for the Sorel Black Hawks.
He was one of only three players on the team playing major junior hockey.
The team folded following the 1972-73 season with the forthcoming arrival of major junior hockey to Lethbridge.
Jackson played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League.
Among the many alumni to play college and advanced levels of junior and major junior hockey, including: