Amarillo Wranglers (1968–1971)
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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 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
The Amarillo Wranglers served as a farm team to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. The franchise was founded by Jack McGregor who was also the founder of Penguins. McGregor would also serve as the Wranglers' team president. The Wranglers were members of the Central Hockey League for two years, but the years were not back to back. The Wranglers suspended operations after the 1968-69 season.[1] They then returned to the league for the 1970-71 season but again they ceased operations after that season.[2]
McGregor and the Penguins tried twice to bring hockey to Amarillo, Texas and each time they have found it costly due to poor attendance.[citation needed]
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
External links
- 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
- Sports clubs disestablished in 1971
- 1968 establishments in Texas
- 1971 disestablishments in Texas
- Pittsburgh Penguins minor league affiliates