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==History== |
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| ⚫ | On May 23, 2022, the Calgary Flames announced the relocation of the [[Stockton Heat]] to Calgary.<ref>{{cite news |title=Flames’ AHL affiliate will move from Stockton to Calgary |url=https://theathletic.com/4176788/2022/05/23/flames-ahl-affiliate-will-move-from-stockton-to-calgary/ |work=The Athletic |date=2022-05-23}}</ref> This followed a recent trend of Canadian NHL teams moving their AHL affiliates closer to home, principally to allow for players to be called up on a shorter notice. On August 2, 2022, the team announced its name, bringing back the "Wranglers" moniker used by the [[Western Hockey League|WHL]] [[Calgary Wranglers (WHL)|team of the same name]] from 1977 to 1987.<ref>{{cite news |title=Flames officially reveal Calgary Wranglers as new AHL affiliate |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flames-officially-reveal-calgary-wranglers-as-new-ahl-affiliate/ |work=Sportsnet |date=2022-08-02}}</ref> |
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===2022–2023: First season in Calgary=== |
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| ⚫ | Despite a slow start to the season,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saelhof |first1=Todd |title=Wranglers hope time cures 'rocky start' to AHL campaign |url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-wranglers/wranglers-hope-time-cures-rocky-start-to-ahl-campaign/ |work=Calgary Herald |date=2022-11-03}}</ref> the Wranglers enjoyed significant success in their inaugural year, capturing the regular season championship with 51 wins, and being awarded the [[Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy]].<ref name="kirk">{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=Calgary Wranglers finish regular season with best record in the AHL |url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-wranglers/wranglers-finish-atop-ahls-overall-standings/ |work=Calgary Herald |date=2023-04-16}}</ref> Their overall 51–17–4 record was the ninth-best record in AHL history.<ref name="kirk"/> |
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| ⚫ | On May 23, 2022, the Calgary Flames announced the relocation of the [[Stockton Heat]] to Calgary.<ref>{{cite news |title=Flames’ AHL affiliate will move from Stockton to Calgary |url=https://theathletic.com/4176788/2022/05/23/flames-ahl-affiliate-will-move-from-stockton-to-calgary/ |work=The Athletic |date=2022-05-23}}</ref> This followed a recent trend of Canadian NHL teams moving their AHL affiliates closer to home, principally to allow for players to be called up on a shorter notice. On August 2, 2022, the team announced its name, bringing back the "Wranglers" moniker used by the [[Western Hockey League|WHL]] [[Calgary Wranglers (WHL)|team of the same name]] from 1977 to 1987.<ref>{{cite news |title=Flames officially reveal Calgary Wranglers as new AHL affiliate |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flames-officially-reveal-calgary-wranglers-as-new-ahl-affiliate/ |work=Sportsnet |date=2022-08-02}}</ref> [[Mitch Love]], the head coach of the Heat, would remain with the team during their relocation to Calgary. Ahead of the season's start, on October 14, 2022, former Flames draft pick [[Brett Sutter]] was named as the team's first [[Captain (ice hockey)|captain]], with [[Nick DeSimone]] and [[Matthew Phillips (ice hockey)|Matthew Phillips]] being named as alternate captains.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=Brett Sutter named captain of Calgary Wranglers |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/brett-sutter-named-captain-of-calgary-wranglers |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=Calgary Sun |date=October 14, 2022}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The Wranglers played their first game on October 16, 2022, a 6–5 loss against the [[Coachella Valley Firebirds]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2022–23 AHL schedule unveiled |url=https://theahl.com/2022-23-ahl-schedule |website=theahl.com |access-date=August 3, 2022 |date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Todd |last=Saelhof |title=Warm Calgary welcome for AHL Wranglers despite debut loss at Dome |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/warm-calgary-welcome-for-ahl-wranglers-despite-debut-loss-at-dome |newspaper=[[Calgary Sun]] |access-date=October 19, 2022 |date=October 16, 2022}}</ref> Despite a slow start to the season,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saelhof |first1=Todd |title=Wranglers hope time cures 'rocky start' to AHL campaign |url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-wranglers/wranglers-hope-time-cures-rocky-start-to-ahl-campaign/ |work=Calgary Herald |date=2022-11-03}}</ref> the Wranglers enjoyed significant success in their inaugural year, capturing the regular season championship with 51 wins, and being awarded the [[Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy]].<ref name="kirk">{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=Calgary Wranglers finish regular season with best record in the AHL |url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-wranglers/wranglers-finish-atop-ahls-overall-standings/ |work=Calgary Herald |date=2023-04-16}}</ref> Their overall 51–17–4 record was the ninth-best record in AHL history.<ref name="kirk"/> |
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The Wranglers failed to live up to their regular season success during the [[2023 Calder Cup playoffs]], losing to the Firebirds 3 games to 2 in the third round.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=Calgary Wranglers eliminated from playoffs in overtime heartbreaker |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/calgary-wranglers-eliminated-from-playoffs-in-overtime-heartbreaker |work=Calgary Sun}}</ref> |
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The Wranglers' dominant regular season performance would result in several members of the team winning substantial awards during the inaugural season: star goaltender [[Dustin Wolf]] would win every trophy available for a goaltender, including being named as the league's [[Most valuable player|MVP]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=‘An incredible achievement’: Flames prospect Dustin Wolf voted AHL MVP |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-wranglers/the-start-of-something-special-flames-prospect-dustin-wolf-voted-ahl-mvp |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=Calgary Sun |date=April 21, 2023}}</ref> Wolf, along with forward Matthew Phillips, would be named to the First [[2022–23_AHL_season#All-Star_Teams|All-Star Team]], with defenseman [[Jeremie Poirier]] being named to the All-Rookie team.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pike |first1=Ryan |title=Dustin Wolf and Matthew Phillips named AHL First Team All-Stars |url=https://flamesnation.ca/news/dustin-wolf-and-matthew-phillips-named-ahl-first-team-all-stars |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=Flames Nation |date=April 13, 2023}}</ref> Head coach Mitch Love would be named as the AHL's coach of the year, winning the [[Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=Wranglers bench boss Mitch Love wins AHL’s top coach award |url=Wranglers bench boss Mitch Love wins AHL’s top coach award |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=Calgary Sun |date=April 17, 2023}}</ref> |
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As a result of capturing the Pacific Division title, the Wranglers would earn a bye past the first round of the [[2023 Calder Cup playoffs]]. During their second-round match-up against the [[Abbotsford Canucks]], the Wranglers would win the best-of-five series three games to one.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Daniel |first1=Austin |title=Wranglers down Canucks, move on in Calder Cup Playoffs |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/calgary-wranglers/wranglers-down-canucks-move-on-in-calder-cup-playoffs |access-date=16 April 2024 |work=Calgary Sun |date=May 5, 2023}}</ref> Ultimately, the Wranglers would fail to live up to their regular season success during the playoffs, losing during overtime in the the fifth and final game of the third round to the Coachella Valley Firebirds.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilbertson |first1=Wes |title=Calgary Wranglers eliminated from playoffs in overtime heartbreaker |url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/calgary-wranglers-eliminated-from-playoffs-in-overtime-heartbreaker |work=Calgary Sun}}</ref> |
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==Season-by-season results== |
==Season-by-season results== |
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Revision as of 21:43, 16 April 2024
| Calgary Wranglers | |
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| City | Calgary, Alberta |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Pacific |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Home arena | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Colours | Red, yellow, white |
| Owner(s) | Calgary Sports and Entertainment |
| General manager | Brad Pascall |
| Head coach | Trent Cull |
| Captain | Brett Sutter |
| Affiliates | Calgary Flames (NHL) Rapid City Rush (ECHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1977–1987 | Maine Mariners |
| 1987–1993 | Utica Devils |
| 1993–2003 | Saint John Flames |
| 2005–2007 | Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights |
| 2007–2009 | Quad City Flames |
| 2009–2014 | Abbotsford Heat |
| 2014–2015 | Adirondack Flames |
| 2015–2022 | Stockton Heat |
| 2022–present | Calgary Wranglers |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 1 (2022–23) |
| Division titles | 1 (2022–23) |
 Current season | |
The Calgary Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. They are members of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Wranglers began play in the 2022–23 AHL season. The team plays at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the home of their National Hockey League (NHL) affiliate team, the Calgary Flames.
History
2022–2023: First season in Calgary
On May 23, 2022, the Calgary Flames announced the relocation of the Stockton Heat to Calgary.[1] This followed a recent trend of Canadian NHL teams moving their AHL affiliates closer to home, principally to allow for players to be called up on a shorter notice. On August 2, 2022, the team announced its name, bringing back the "Wranglers" moniker used by the WHL team of the same name from 1977 to 1987.[2] Mitch Love, the head coach of the Heat, would remain with the team during their relocation to Calgary. Ahead of the season's start, on October 14, 2022, former Flames draft pick Brett Sutter was named as the team's first captain, with Nick DeSimone and Matthew Phillips being named as alternate captains.[3]
The Wranglers played their first game on October 16, 2022, a 6–5 loss against the Coachella Valley Firebirds.[4][5] Despite a slow start to the season,[6] the Wranglers enjoyed significant success in their inaugural year, capturing the regular season championship with 51 wins, and being awarded the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy.[7] Their overall 51–17–4 record was the ninth-best record in AHL history.[7]
The Wranglers' dominant regular season performance would result in several members of the team winning substantial awards during the inaugural season: star goaltender Dustin Wolf would win every trophy available for a goaltender, including being named as the league's MVP.[8] Wolf, along with forward Matthew Phillips, would be named to the First All-Star Team, with defenseman Jeremie Poirier being named to the All-Rookie team.[9] Head coach Mitch Love would be named as the AHL's coach of the year, winning the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award.[10]
As a result of capturing the Pacific Division title, the Wranglers would earn a bye past the first round of the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs. During their second-round match-up against the Abbotsford Canucks, the Wranglers would win the best-of-five series three games to one.[11] Ultimately, the Wranglers would fail to live up to their regular season success during the playoffs, losing during overtime in the the fifth and final game of the third round to the Coachella Valley Firebirds.[12]
Season-by-season results
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| Season | Games | Won | Lost | OTL | SOL | Points | PCT | GF | GA | Standing | Year | 1st Round | Div Semi-finals | Div finals | Conf. finals | Finals |
| 2022–23 | 72 | 51 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 106 | .736 | 256 | 174 | 1st, Pacific | 2023 | BYE | W, 3–1, ABB | L, 2–3, CV | — | — |
Current roster
Updated April 15, 2024.[13]
References
- ^ "Flames' AHL affiliate will move from Stockton to Calgary". The Athletic. May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Flames officially reveal Calgary Wranglers as new AHL affiliate". Sportsnet. August 2, 2022.
- ^ Gilbertson, Wes (October 14, 2022). "Brett Sutter named captain of Calgary Wranglers". Calgary Sun. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "2022–23 AHL schedule unveiled". theahl.com. July 21, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd (October 16, 2022). "Warm Calgary welcome for AHL Wranglers despite debut loss at Dome". Calgary Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd (November 3, 2022). "Wranglers hope time cures 'rocky start' to AHL campaign". Calgary Herald.
- ^ a b Gilbertson, Wes (April 16, 2023). "Calgary Wranglers finish regular season with best record in the AHL". Calgary Herald.
- ^ Gilbertson, Wes (April 21, 2023). "'An incredible achievement': Flames prospect Dustin Wolf voted AHL MVP". Calgary Sun. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Pike, Ryan (April 13, 2023). "Dustin Wolf and Matthew Phillips named AHL First Team All-Stars". Flames Nation. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Gilbertson, Wes (April 17, 2023). [Wranglers bench boss Mitch Love wins AHL’s top coach award "Wranglers bench boss Mitch Love wins AHL's top coach award"]. Calgary Sun. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Daniel, Austin (May 5, 2023). "Wranglers down Canucks, move on in Calder Cup Playoffs". Calgary Sun. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Gilbertson, Wes. "Calgary Wranglers eliminated from playoffs in overtime heartbreaker". Calgary Sun.
- ^ "Calgary Wranglers 2023–24 roster". eliteprospects.com. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
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