[1] The South Stars were founded by Larry Schmittou, who was a principal owner of the Nashville Sounds minor-league baseball team.
The team was the top affiliate of the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League and was coached by Gene Ubriaco,[2] who would later coach the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.
The South Stars reached the CHL playoffs, but lost in the first round[3] to the Wichita Wind.
The franchise would relocate to Vinton, Virginia during the next season in December 1983.
[5] Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes