Amarillo Wranglers (1968–1971)
Amarillo Wranglers | |
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City | Amarillo, Texas |
League | Central Hockey League |
Operated | 1968–1969, 1970–1971 |
Home arena | Amarillo Civic Center |
Colors | Columbia Blue, Navy Blue and White |
Owner(s) | Jack McGregor |
General manager | Jack Button |
Head coach | Rudy Migay |
Affiliate(s) | Pittsburgh Penguins |
The Amarillo Wranglers served as a farm team to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Based in Amarillo, Texas, the Wranglers were members of the Central Hockey League (CHL).
The franchise was founded by Jack McGregor, who was also founder of the Penguins. McGregor served as the Wranglers' team president. McGregor and the Penguins tried twice to bring hockey to Amarillo, both times found it too costly, due to poor attendance.[1]
The Wranglers participated in the 1968-69 season, then suspended operations.[2] They then returned to the CHL for the 1970-71 season, but permanently ceased operations after that season.[1]
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
- Central Hockey League
Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
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1968–69 | 72 | 29 | 32 | 11 | 69 | 238 | 252 | 1209 | 4th | Out of playoffs |
1970–71 | 72 | 14 | 47 | 11 | 39 | 216 | 329 | 1219 | 7th | Out of playoffs |
Amarillo Wranglers all-time roster
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Trainer - Jim McKenzie
References
- ^ a b "Amarillo quits Central League". Windsor Star. Associated Press. 1971-05-25. p. 34. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ "Penguins deserting Amarillo". Windsor Star. Associated Press. 1969-05-16. p. 32. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
External links
- Articles with short description
- Central Professional Hockey League teams
- Defunct Central Hockey League teams
- Defunct ice hockey teams in Texas
- Sports in Amarillo, Texas
- Ice hockey clubs established in 1968
- Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1971
- 1968 establishments in Texas
- 1971 disestablishments in Texas
- Pittsburgh Penguins minor league affiliates