In April 1985 Spirits owner Reggie Henderson told the "Michigan Chronicle" that he was looking to re-locate his franchise to Muskegon, Michigan; Flint, Michigan; or Toledo, Ohio. Henderson said that the lease on their facilities was too high and a smaller market could accommodate his team better. He claimed the Spirts lost $700,000 during the 1984–85 season. The team averaged 800 spectators at home games during the season. In spite of this team vice president Robb Larson announced on July 3, 1985 they were close to finalizing a lease to use the University of Detroit's Calihan Hall.