Calgary Wranglers
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| Calgary Wranglers | ||
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| City: | Calgary, Alberta | |
| Existence: | 1977-1987 | |
| Home Arena: | Stampede Corral | |
| League | Western Hockey League | |
| Colours | Red & White | |
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.
- Franchise Identities:
- Winnipeg Jets - 1967-73
- Winnipeg Clubs 1973-76
- Winnipeg Monarchs 1976-77
- Calgary Wranglers 1977-87
- Lethbridge Hurricanes 1987-present
History
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 ten years in Calgary before relocating again to Lethbridge, Alberta to become the Hurricanes.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 | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1977-78 | 72 | 18 | 40 | 14 | 50 | 303 | 404 | 4th Central | Out of playoffs |
| 1978-79 | 72 | 28 | 38 | 6 | 62 | 349 | 392 | 3rd Central | Lost Central division final |
| 1979-80 | 72 | 43 | 27 | 2 | 88 | 376 | 319 | 2nd East | Lost in first round |
| 1980-81 | 72 | 46 | 24 | 2 | 94 | 368 | 295 | 2nd East | Lost WHL final |
| 1981-82 | 72 | 41 | 29 | 2 | 84 | 334 | 266 | 4th East | Lost East division semi-final |
| 1982-83 | 72 | 44 | 26 | 2 | 90 | 353 | 258 | 3rd East | Lost East division final |
| 1983-84 | 72 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 72 | 353 | 345 | 6th East | Lost in first round |
| 1984-85 | 72 | 39 | 31 | 2 | 80 | 382 | 351 | 4th East | Lost East division semi-final |
| 1985-86 | 72 | 23 | 47 | 2 | 48 | 288 | 378 | 8th East | Out of playoffs |
| 1986-87 | 72 | 23 | 46 | 3 | 49 | 304 | 390 | 7th East | Out of playoffs |
NHL alumni
Several Wranglers went on to play in the NHL. Among them:- Len Barrie
- Doug Houda
- Kelly Kisio
- Dana Murzyn
- Jim Playfair
- Warren Skorodenski
- Mark Tinordi
- Mike Vernon
- Mike Zanier
See also
References
- [Western Hockey League website]
- 2005-06 WHL Guide
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