Western States Hockey League
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| Sport | Hockey |
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| Founded | 1994 |
| No. of teams | 16 |
| Country(ies) |  United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | Phoenix Polar Bears |
| Official website | http://wshl.org/ |
The Western States Hockey League (WSHL) is a Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned Junior 'A' ice hockey league that has teams located in the Southwest and Western United States.
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[edit] History
It started its first season in 1994 as a Junior B league with six teams. The WSHL currently has 16 teams in three divisions, Western Division, Mountain Division, and Mid-West Division. In 2006, it was promoted to the Tier III Junior A classification.
In August 2011, the WSHL became the first league to jump from USA Hockey to the Amateur Athletic Union.
[edit] Teams
[edit] Champions
- 2010-2011 Idaho Jr. Steelheads
- 2009-2010 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2008-2009 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2007-2008 El Paso Rhinos (Polar Bears National Bronze Medal)
- 2006-2007 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2005-2006 Fort Worth Texans
- 2004-2005 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2003-2004 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2002-2003 Phoenix Polar Bears (National Champions)
- 2001-2002 Phoenix Polar Bears (National Runners Up)
- 2000-2001 Ventura Mariners
- 1999-2000 Ventura Mariners (National Champions)
- 1998-1999 Ventura Mariners
- 1997-1998 Flagstaff Mountaineers
- 1996-1997 Flagstaff Mountaineers
- 1995-1996 Anaheim Junior Ducks
- 1994-1995 Anaheim Junior Ducks
[edit] Standings
2010-2011 - not available
[edit] Team history
Teams that have played in the WSHL include:
1994-1995
- Anaheim Junior Ducks (Anaheim, CA)
- Arizona Bandits (Phoenix, AZ)
- Las Vegas Junior Aces (Las Vegas, NV)
- San Jose Junior Sharks (San Jose, CA)
- Utah Lightning (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1995-1996
- Anaheim Junior Ducks (Anaheim, CA)
- Las Vegas Jr Thunder (Las Vegas, NV)
- San Jose Jr Sharks (San Jose, CA)
- Utah Lightning (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1996- 1997
- Alaska Arctic lce (Anchorage, AK)
- Flagstaff Mountaineers (Flagstaff, AZ)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Southern California Junior Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Junior Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1997-1998
Northern Division
- Alaska Arctic Ice (Anchorage, AK)
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs (Fairbanks, AK)
- Peninsula Hellfighters (Kenai Peninsula, AK)
- Sinbad Sailors (Anchorage, AK)
Southern Division
- Colorado Cougars (Denver, CO)
- Flagstaff Mountaineers (Flagstaff, AZ)
- Las Vegas Bandits (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1998-1999
Northern Division
- Alaska Arctic Ice (Anchorage, AK)
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs (Fairbanks, AK)
- Peninsula Hellfighters (Kenai Peninsula, AK)
- Sinbad Sailors (Anchorage, AK)
- Yukon Claim Jumpers (Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada)
Southern Division
- Colorado Cougars (Denver, CO)
- Flagstaff Mountaineers (Flagstaff, AZ)
- Las Vegas Blackjacks (Las Vegas, NV)
- Nevada Gamblers (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1999-2000
- Nevada Gamblers (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
2000-2001
- Las Vegas Outlaws (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariniers (Simi Valley, CA)
2001-2002
- Nevada Rattlers (Las Vegas, NV)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Salt Lake Maple Leafs (Salt Lake City, UT)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
2002-2003
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Nevada Rattlers (Las Vegas, NV)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Salt Lake Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
2003-2004
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Salt Lake Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
2004-2005
- Bazooka Blues (Tulsa, OK)
- Dallas Titans (Dallas, TX)
- Idaho Rattlers (Boise, ID)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Valencia Vipers (Valencia, CA)
2005-2006
Western Division
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Idaho Rattlers (Boise, ID)
- Peoria Coyotes (Peoria, AZ)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Valencia Vipers (Valencia, CA)
Mid-West Division
- Bazooka Blues (Tulsa, OK)
- Cajun Catahoulas (Lafayette, LA)
- Dallas Titans (Dallas, TX)
- Ft. Worth Texans (Ft. Worth, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
2006-2007
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Idaho Rattlers (Boise, ID)
- Long Beach Bulldogs (Lakewood, CA)
- Peoria Coyotes (Peoria, AZ)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, CA)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Tucson Tilt (Tucson, AZ)
- Valencia Vipers (Valencia, CA)
Mid-West Division
- Cajun Catahoulas (Lafayette, LA)
- Dallas Hawks (Dallas, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2007-2008
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Surf (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Mid-Western Division
- Cajun Catahoulas (Lafayette, LA)
- Colorado Outlaws (Westminster, CO)
- Dallas Hawks (Addison, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2008-2009
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Gulls (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Midwest Division
- Texas Renegades (Fort Worth, TX)
- Colorado Outlaws (Westminster, CO)
- Dallas Hawks (Addison, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2009-2010
Western Division
- Arizona Redhawks (Peoria, AZ)
- Bakersfield Jr. Condors (Bakersfield, CA)
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Fresno Monsters (Fresno, CA)
- Idaho Jr. Steelheads (Boise, ID)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Gulls (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Midwest Division
- Boulder Bison (Superior, CO)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- New Mexico Renegades (Rio Rancho, NM)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2010-2011
Western Division
- Arizona Redhawks (Peoria, AZ)
- Bakersfield Jr. Condors (Bakersfield, CA)
- Long Beach Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Fresno Monsters (Fresno, CA)
- Idaho Jr. Steelheads (Boise, ID)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Gulls (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Midwest Division
- Boulder Bison (Superior, CO)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- New Mexico Renegades (Rio Rancho, NM)
- Texas Brahmas (North Richland Hills, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2011-2012
Western Division
- Arizona Redhawks (Peoria, AZ)
- Long Beach Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Fresno Monsters (Fresno, CA)
- Phoenix Knights (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Gulls (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Midwest Division
- Dallas Snipers (Euless, TX)
- Dallas Ice Jets (Grapevine, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- New Mexico Renegades (Rio Rancho, NM)
- Texas Brahmas (North Richland Hills, TX)
Mountain Division
- Boulder Bison (Superior, CO)
- Idaho Jr. Steelheads (Boise, ID)
- Cheyenne Stampede (Cheyenne, WY)
- Park City Moose (Park City, UT)
- Ogden Mustangs (Ogden, UT)
[edit] Notable alumni
Sin Bad Sailors
1998 - 1999
- Eddie Garrison - Phoenix Desert Rats, Empire State Cobras
Bay Cities Bombers
- Matt Wolf - Oswego State
- Anthony Massoto - Colgate University
- Manu Manu - Johnson & Wales College
- Chris Fratterigo - Fitchburg State
2000-2001
- Mike Heindi - German Elite Pro League
- Malk Tatavosian - Concordia College
2001-2002
- Cory Anderson - Johnson & Wales College
- Aman Kler - Johnson & Wales College
2002-2003
- Mark Schnider - Nichols College
- Shane Mohr - OPJHL: Brampton Capitals, Milton Icehawks
2004-2005
- Kyle Cook - Nichols College
Bazooka Blues
- Robert Benhoff - Weber State University DII - ACHA
- Luke Dunlap - Weber State University DII - ACHA
- Jonathan Beck - Weber State University DII - ACHA
- Chris Waterstradt - University of Connecticut - NCAA, Springfield Jr. Blues - NAHL
- Tyler Hutchens - Eastern Michigan University DI - ACHA
- Jon DiBenardo - Eastern Michigan University DI - ACHA, University of Central Oklahoma - ACHA
Boulder Bison
2009-2010
- Derek Scanlon - Laredo Bucks (CHL),[1] Troy Bruins (AAHL)[2]
- Daniel Zawaki - North Bay Trappers (NOJHL), Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
- Luc Neitenbach - K&A Wolverines (SIJHL), Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
- Joe Bueltel - K&A Wolverines (SIJHL), Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
- Jack Diamond - Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
- Matt Fraser - Midland Flyers (GMOJHL)
- Keith Tessin - Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL)
- Mathieu Laberge - North Bay Trappers (NOJHL), Milwaukee School of Engineering (DIII - NCAA)
- Jordan Roberts - Worcester State
- Taylor Fant - Worcester State
- Mark Owen - Worcester State
- Hurley Kane - Worcester State
- Steven Shaffroth - Milwaukee School of Engineering
2010-2011
- Ryan Gauthier - Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
- Chance Creger - Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
- Jamison Wicks - New Mexico Mustangs (NAHL, Augsburg College (MIAC))
- Jonathan Sdao - New England Huskies (EJHL)
- Dylan Meier - New England Huskies (EJHL)
- Zane Sampson - Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL)
- Jeremy Rolfe - Augsburg College (MIAC)
- Andris Sudmalis - Worcester State (DIII - NCAA)
- Nick Sutton - Monroe Junior College (NCJAA)
- Daniel Turgeon - Monroe Junior College (NCJAA)
- Dan Sheehan - Metropolitan State College (DII - ACHA)
- Andrew Hefter - Arizona State University (DI - ACHA)
Idaho Rattlers
2006-2007
- Blaise Leal - UMBC (DII - ACHA)
Phoenix Polar Bears
- David Lehman - WHL: Moose Jaw Warriors, USHL: Des Moines Buccaneers
- Edwin Trebian - NAHL: Central Texas Blackhawks, CHL: Oklahoma Blazers, Arizona Sundogs
- Derek Tijan - NAHL: Minnesota Blizzard
- Blane Pohl - NAHL: Central Texas Blackhawks
2001-2002
- Kilby Griff - Hamline University
- Jason Stellino - Hamline University
- Jason Loughrey - NAHL Springfield Jr. Blues
2002-2003
- Dustin Droscher - CHL: Fort Worth Brahmas
- Dusty Collins - Univ. of Northern Michigan, AHL: Springfield Falcons. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 5th round in 2004, 163rd overall
- Tyler Haskins - USHL: Sioux City Musketeers, OHL: Guelph Storm, Toronto St. Michael Majors, Saginaw Spirit. Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 5th round in 2004, 162nd overall
- Aaron Quinton - University of Oklahoma ACHA Div. 1
- Adam Ysasi - Wentworth Institute of Technology NCAA
2004-2005
- Hartley Krulicki - Univ. of Manitoba
- Joe Lorentz - Hamline University
- Max Mobley - NAHL: North Iowa Outlaws
- Stephen Mcleod - NAHL: North Iowa Outlaws
- Lee Joos - NAHL: Minnesota Blizzard
- Ryna Shelfoe - NAHL: Minnesota Blizzard
- Ryan Bezdicek - NAHL: Fargo Jets
- Alex Brownlee - WHL: Regina Pats
- Curtis Kelner - WHL: Calgary Hitmen, Spokane Chiefs
- Brian Cooke - Wayne State
San Diego Surf
- D Dube - Sacred Heart University, WCHL: San Diego Gulls
2001-2002
- David Imonti - ACHA D.1: Weber State University, EUROPEAN PRO: SCA 2000 Evry (France D.2), MAHL: Mon Valley Thunder
2002-2003
- Joey Perricone - WHL: Moose Jaw Warriors
- Warren Ruibinoff - Lakeforest University
2006-2007
- Itan Chavira - USHL: Ohio Blue Jackets
Valencia Vipers/Flyers
2004-2005
- Rene Huegli - Switzerland Professional Hockey
- Lavrenty Kazaryan - NAHL: Helena Bighorns
- Joey Howard - USHL: Topeka Scarcrows
- Blake Miller - Finlandia University
- Coby Robinson - American International College
Dallas Titans
2004-2005
- Martin Winzer - NAHL: Santa Fe Roadrunners, CHL: Tulsa Oilers
- Joel Rechlicz - NAHL: Santa Fe Roadrunners, UHL: Chicago Hounds, UHL: Kalamazoo Wings, AHL: Albany River Rats, NHL: New York Islanders
El Paso Rhinos
2006-2007
- Zach Jaraczerski - St. Norbert College
- Tad Norris - NAHL: Kenai River Brown Bears
- Corey Jendras - NAHL: Topeka Roadrunners
- Daniel Barnes - OPJHL: Vaughan Vipers
Tulsa Rampage
2006-2007
- Billy Strain - Nichols College,FHL: Cape Cod Blue Fins, SPHL: Augusta River Hawks
- Dennis Capa - UMASS Boston
- Joshua Erhardt - NAHL: Alaska Avalanche
- Kent Kirby - Nichols College
- Connor Nunnally - Nichols College
- Dan Swanson - Concordia College
Cajun Catahoulas
2005-2006
- Cary Chiampi - OPJHL: Oswego Admirals
Fort Worth Texans
2004-2005
- Austin Smith - Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round in 2007, 128th overall
Ventura Mariners
- Ryan Weber - University of Findlay Div 1 NCAA
- Keoni Huegli- Switzerland Professional Hockey
- Brandon Crawford-West - USHL: Tri-City Storm, Miami (Ohio) University
- Stephen Schofield - Fitchburg State
- Ricardo Hernandez - Buffalo State
- Cyle McCorkle - Buffalo State
- Rocky Reeves - Buffalo State
- Jason Davis - Buffalo State
- Brock Palazeti - Johnson and Wales University
Utah Junior Grizzlies
1997-1998
- Rich Dempsey -ACHA Div 1. Kent State University
- George Avery - WCHL Idaho Steelheads, CHL Lubbock Cotton Kings, CHL Amarillo Rattlers
- Nate Gorney - ACHA Div 1.
- Gergely Majoross - Alban Vola Fe Vita H.C.- Austria
- Szabolcs Fekete - Alban Vola FeVita H.C. - Austria
Utah Golden Eagles
2001-2002
- Matt Trojovsky - WHL: Swift Current Broncos,
- Mike Pope - Fredonia State, OPJHL: Trenton Sting
- Brian Essig - Western New England College
Utah Lightning
1996-1997
- Ryan Hrankowski - Univ. of Minnesota-Crookston
New Mexico Breakers
- Jeremy Bechdel - Neumann College
- Scott Meehan - New England College
- Kurtis Dukelow - New England College
Flagstaff Mountaineers
- Vince Malts - QMJHL: Hull Olympiques, ECHL: Arkansas Riverblades, Pee-Dee Pride, Charlotte Checkers, Augusta Lynx, Bakersfield Condors, UHL: Rockford Icehogs, Elmira Jackals, Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 7th round in 1998
- Dean Vandervort - Cortland State
- Ed Harding - ECHL: Assistant Coach Arkansas RiverBlades, QMJHL: Assistant Coach Lewiston MAINiacs
Nevada Rattlers
2001-2002
- Joe Dramise - UMASS Dartmouth
- PJ Miles - Northeastern University
Salt Lake Maple Leafs
2001-2002
- Clark Minken - Neumann College
- Mike Bernardy - USHL: Indianapolis Ice, St. Norbert College
[edit] League staff
- Don Thorne - Chairman of the Board
- Ron White - Commissioner/President
- Bob Armando - Deputy Commissioner/Vice President
- Laura Ellis - Secretary
- Carl Brown - Director of Publicity
- Arthur Kitano - Referee in Chief
[edit] References
- ^ "WSHL Boulder Bison Promote Derek". Wshl.org. http://www.wshl.org/News/derekScalon.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
- ^ "Headlines - Troy Bruins Hockey Team - Troy, Ohio". Troybruins.com. http://www.troybruins.com/headlines.html. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
[edit] External links
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