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Plymouth Whalers was a major junior ice hockey team that played in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and was based in Plymouth, Michigan. The team, originally founded as the Detroit Compuware Ambassadors in 1990, underwent several name changes before becoming the Plymouth Whalers in 1997. The franchise was owned by Peter Karmanos and was part of the Compuware Hockey program, which included various hockey initiatives and connections to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. The Whalers provided major junior ice hockey entertainment through OHL games and events at Compuware Arena. The team ceased operations after relocating to Flint, Michigan, in 2015.