Amarillo Wranglers (1968-1971)

	Amarillo Wranglers (1968-1971) Amarillo Wranglers may refer to: * Amarillo Wranglers (1968–1971), minor professional hockey team, affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League * Amarillo Wranglers (1975–1977), minor professional ice hockey team in the Southwest Hockey League * Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL) The Amarillo Wranglers are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's South Division. The team's home arena is the Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo, Texas. History Lone Star Cavalry The Lone Star Cavalry were grant ... , junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Amarillo Wranglers (1968–1971) The Amarillo Wranglers served as a farm team to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Based in Amarillo, Texas, the Wranglers were members of the Central Hockey League (CHL). The franchise was founded by Jack McGregor Jack Edwin McGregor (born September 22, 1934) is a former Pennsylvania State Senator from Pittsburgh and the founder of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. He currently resides in Bridgeport, Connecticut where he serves as cou ..., who was also founder of the Penguins. McGregor served as the Wranglers' team president. McGregor and the Penguins tried twice to bring hockey to Amarillo, both times found it too costly, due to poor attendance. The Wranglers participated in the 1968-69 season, then suspended operations. They then returned to the CHL for the 1970-71 season, but permanently ceased operations after that season. Season-by-season record ''Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Amarillo Wranglers (1975–1977) The Amarillo Wranglers were a minor professional ice hockey team in the Southwest Hockey League The Southwest Hockey League was a senior ice hockey league that operated in the Southwestern United States from 1975 to 1977. The Southwest Hockey League (SWHL) was established in 1975 to train players for professional leagues. Ralph Engelstad ... from 1975 to 1977. This was the second Wranglers ice hockey team established in Amarillo, Texas; the first being the Pittsburgh Penguins farm team described in a separate entry. The Wranglers were established by Las Vegas businessman Ralph Engelstad, founder of the Southwest Hockey League. The league model was unique in that it promoted the educational development of its players. Players received a stipend of $60.00 per month, were provided with room and board, and were provided with tuition and fees to a local university or junior college. Players not drafted by higher leagues could complete their education. The Wranglers wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]