Calgary Wranglers
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The Calgary Wranglers were a junior ice hockey
team that played in the Western Hockey League
from 1977 until 1987. The Wranglers played their home games in Calgary, Alberta, at the Stampede Corral
.
The Winnipeg Monarchs
relocated to Calgary, Alberta, in 1977 to serve as a replacement for the Calgary Centennials
, who moved south to become the Billings Bighorns
. They would last 10 years in Calgary before relocating again to Lethbridge, Alberta, to become the Hurricanes
.
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
team that played in the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
from 1977 until 1987. The Wranglers played their home games in Calgary, Alberta, at the Stampede Corral
Stampede Corral
The Stampede Corral is an ice hockey, rodeo, and Davis Cup tennis arena venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club...
.
- Division titles won: None
- Regular season titles won: None
- WHL ChampionshipsPresident's Cup (WHL)The Ed Chynoweth Cup is an ice hockey club championship trophy awarded to the playoff champion of the Western Hockey League . Originally called the President's Cup when the league was founded in 1966, the trophy was renamed in 2007 to honour Ed Chynoweth's long service to junior hockey in Canada...
won: None - Memorial CupMemorial CupThe Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
Titles: None
The Winnipeg Monarchs
Winnipeg Monarchs
The Winnipeg Monarchs were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1967 to 1977 under three names. The team played as the Winnipeg Jets from 1967 to 1973; the Winnipeg Clubs from 1973 to 1976, and the Winnipeg Monarchs from 1976 to 1977. The Monarchs franchise...
relocated to Calgary, Alberta, in 1977 to serve as a replacement for the Calgary Centennials
Calgary Centennials
Calgary Buffaloes redirects here. For the former Alberta Junior Hockey League team of the same name, see Calgary Buffaloes The Calgary Centennials were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1966–1977...
, who moved south to become the Billings Bighorns
Billings Bighorns
The Billings Bighorns were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who played from 1977 to 1982. The team was originally the Calgary Centennials. They played at the MetraPark Arena in Billings, Montana. The team wore uniforms based upon those then used by the Washington Capitals...
. They would last 10 years in Calgary before relocating again to Lethbridge, Alberta, to become the Hurricanes
Lethbridge Hurricanes
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...
.
Season-by-season Record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1977–78 | 72 | 18 | 40 | 14 | 303 | 404 | 50 | 4th Central | Out of playoffs |
| 1978–79 | 72 | 28 | 38 | 6 | 349 | 392 | 62 | 3rd Central | Lost Central division final |
| 1979–80 | 72 | 43 | 27 | 2 | 376 | 319 | 88 | 2nd East | Lost in first round |
| 1980–81 | 72 | 46 | 24 | 2 | 368 | 295 | 94 | 2nd East | Lost WHL final |
| 1981–82 | 72 | 41 | 29 | 2 | 334 | 266 | 84 | 4th East | Lost East division semi-final |
| 1982–83 | 72 | 44 | 26 | 2 | 353 | 258 | 90 | 3rd East | Lost East division final |
| 1983–84 | 72 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 353 | 345 | 72 | 6th East | Lost in first round |
| 1984–85 | 72 | 39 | 31 | 2 | 382 | 351 | 80 | 4th East | Lost East division semi-final |
| 1985–86 | 72 | 23 | 47 | 2 | 288 | 378 | 48 | 8th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1986–87 | 72 | 23 | 46 | 3 | 304 | 390 | 49 | 7th East | Out of playoffs |
NHL alumni
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Mike Heidt Michael Heidt was a professional hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-External links:... Doug Houda Doug Houda is a former National Hockey League defenceman. He was drafted in the second round, 28th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.... Trent Kaese Trent Kaese is a former professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the eighth round, 161st overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft... Darin Kimble Darin Kimble is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Kimble started his National Hockey League career with the Quebec Nordiques in 1989. He also played for the Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, and Boston Bruins. He left the NHL after the 1995 season... Kelly Kisio Kelvin Wade Kisio is a former professional ice hockey player. Born in Peace River, Alberta, he is currently the General Manager of the Calgary Hitmen.... Ross McKay Ross Lee McKay is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Hartford Whalers during the 1990–91 NHL season.-External links:... |
Dana Murzyn Dana Trevor Murzyn is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. Drafted out of the Western Hockey League , he was selected fifth overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He began his NHL career in 1985–86 with the Whalers and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team... Jim Playfair James Playfair is the associate coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. He is a former NHL ice hockey player and a former head coach of the Calgary Flames.-Playing career:... Ken Quinney Ken Quinney is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played parts of 3 seasons for the Quebec Nordiques, scoring 7 goals and 13 assists in 59 games. Most of his career was spent in the AHL, IHL, and the DEL in Europe.... Warren Skorodenski Warren Skorodenski is a retired former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Chicago Black Hawks and the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League.... Randy Smith (ice hockey) Randy Smith is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He won a silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics. He would also play three games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars. He played his final years of ice hockey in the United Kingdom for Peterborough Pirates and Cardiff... Mark Tinordi Mark D. Tinordi is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for twelve seasons between 1987–88 and 1998–99.... |
Brian Tutt Brian Tutt is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played briefly for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, playing seven games for the team during the 1989-90 NHL season, scoring one goal... Leigh Verstraete Leigh Verstraete is a professional ice hockey player who played eight games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs.- References :... Bob Wilkie Bob Wilkie is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played 18 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers.-External links:... Carey Wilson Carey John Wilson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for ten seasons... Mike Zanier Michael Zanier is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played extensively in Europe and in North American minor leagues.... |
See also
- List of ice hockey teams in Alberta
- Ice hockey in CalgaryIce hockey in CalgaryThe history of ice hockey in Calgary extends back well over a century to the first recorded ice hockey game in Alberta in 1893. Imported from eastern Canada, the game's popularity rapidly grew in the city, with teams at every level playing for and capturing Canada's national championships...
- Calgary CentennialsCalgary CentennialsCalgary Buffaloes redirects here. For the former Alberta Junior Hockey League team of the same name, see Calgary Buffaloes The Calgary Centennials were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1966–1977...
- Calgary HitmenCalgary HitmenThe Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner...
- Lethbridge HurricanesLethbridge HurricanesThe Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...