Phoenix Polar Bears
| Phoenix Polar Bears | |
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| City | Chandler, Arizona |
| League | WSHL |
| Division | Western |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Home arena | Desert Schools Coytotes Center |
| Colors |
Black, purple, silver |
| Owner(s) | Harry Mahood |
| General manager | Jeff Heimel |
| Head coach | Jeff Heimel |
| Franchise history | |
| 1999-Present | Phoenix Polar Bears |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 (WSHL Thorne Cup) 2003 (USA Hockey Tier III National Championship) |
The Phoenix Polar Bears are a USA Hockey-sanctioned Junior A Tier III ice hockey team based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Their host facility is the Desert Schools Coytotes Center in Chandler, Arizona. The Polar Bears are a member of the Western States Hockey League.
The Polar Bears Head Coach and General Manager is Jeff Heimel.
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[edit] History
In 2003 the team won the USA Hockey National Championship, beating the St. Louis Jr Blues 1-0. In 2003 they ended with a 'perfect season' of 47-0. In 2002 and 2004 the team won a silver medal at the USA Hockey National Tournament. In 2006 the Polar Bears received the National Fair Play Award at the National Tournament.
[edit] Alumni
Among the many alumni to play college and advanced levels of junior and major junior hockey, including:
- Dusty Collins, a local Phoenix born player drafted to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2005 and currently playing for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.
- Tyler Haskins from Ohio who was drafted the same year to the Detroit Red Wings and currently with Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.
[edit] Youth Hockey
The Youth Hockey Program at Desert Schools Coyotes Center are named after this Junior team, being the Chandler Jr. Polar Bears. They have teams ranging from Mites to Midget and compete annually across the United States.[1]
[edit] Championships
The Polar Bears have won seven Thorne Cups, awarded to the WSHL playoff champions in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010.
In addition to WSHL championships the Team has won the USA Hockey Tier III National Championship in 2003, National runners-up in 2002, and 3rd place in 2008.[1]
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