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Corpus Christi IceRays (1998–2010)
The Corpus Christi IceRays were a minor-league ice hockey team based in Corpus Christi, Texas affiliated with the Western Professional Hockey League from 1998–2001, and with the Central Hockey League from 2001 to 2010. The "IceRays" moniker derives from the many different species of stingrays who inhabit the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Team history The team was established in 1998 as a member of the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) and played its home games at the (now demolished) Memorial Coliseum, dubbed "The Igloo" by fans because temperatures in the Coliseum dictated a dress that included sweaters and jackets, even in Corpus Christi's mild winters. The inaugural team was coached by former NHL veteran Taylor Hall. Ken McRae coached the team from 2004 to 2008, and broadcasts featured the talents and vocal stylings of Josh Bogorad, a formerly a small-time radio celebrity in the Los Angeles area. The IceRays spent three seasons in the WPHL, amassing a 114–77–19 rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi (; Ecclesiastical Latin: "'' Body of Christ"'') is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat and largest city of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties. It is southeast of San Antonio. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The city's population was 317,863 in 2020, making it the eighth-most populous city in Texas. The Corpus Christi metropolitan area had an estimated population of 442,600. It is also the hub of the six-county Corpus Christi-Kingsville Combined Statistical Area, with a 2013 estimated population of 516,793. The Port of Corpus Christi is the fifth-largest in the United States. The region is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport. The city's name means body of Christ in Ecclesiastical Latin, in reference to the Christian sac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Garbutt
Ryan Jonathan Garbutt (born August 12, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He last played under contract to ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Playing career Undrafted, Garbutt attended Brown University, playing four years of collegiate hockey in the ECAC. He began his professional career in the Central Hockey League during the 2009–10 season with the Corpus Christi Icerays. In his second professional season, Garbutt signed in the ECHL with the Gwinnett Gladiators before he was loaned to and remained with the Chicago Wolves on an American Hockey League contract to end the 2010–11 season. On July 1, 2011, Garbutt's prominent rise through the professional ranks continued when he was signed to his first NHL contract on a one-year two-way contract by the Dallas Stars as a free agent. In the 2011–12 season, Garbutt was recalled by Dallas from AHL affiliate, Texas and scored his first NHL goal on February 21, 2012, against Carey Price ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002–03 CHL Season
The 2002–03 CHL season was the 11th season of the Central Hockey League The Central Hockey League (CHL) was a North American mid-level minor professional ice hockey league which operated from 1992 until 2014. It was founded by Ray Miron and Bill Levins and later sold to Global Entertainment Corporation, which opera ... (CHL). Regular season Division standings ''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; SOL = Shootout loss; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against'' y - clinched league title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention Playoffs Playoff bracket Central Hockey League seasons CHL {{icehockey-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001–02 CHL Season
The 2001–02 CHL season was the tenth season of the Central Hockey League The Central Hockey League (CHL) was a North American mid-level minor professional ice hockey league which operated from 1992 until 2014. It was founded by Ray Miron and Bill Levins and later sold to Global Entertainment Corporation, which opera ... (CHL). Regular season Division standings ''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; SOL = Shootout loss; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against'' y - clinched league title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention Playoffs Playoff bracket CHL awards External links 2001–02 CHL season at The Internet Hockey Database {{DEFAULTSORT:2001-02 CHL season Central Hockey League seasons CHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tupelo T-Rex
The Tupelo T-Rex was a professional ice hockey team in the Western Professional Hockey League and played their home games at BancorpSouth Center from 1998 to 2001. The owners of the T-Rex also fielded a junior team in the America West Hockey League from 2001 to 2003 when they were unable to continue fielding a professional team. History The franchise was originally owned by Bill MacFarlane and was later taken over by a local ownership group in January 2000. During the 2000–01 season, the team brought in key play makers including Jason Firth, Brant Blackned, and Barry McKinley who helped lead the T-Rex to a regular season championship. Issues with Tupelo, CHL, and SEHL After the 2000–01 season, Tupelo was invited to be a part of the WPHL-Central Hockey League merger. It would have set up a local rivalry with CHL member, the Memphis RiverKings. However, the T-Rex ownership refused and decided not to join the merger. Their attempts to join two other pro leagues backfired when th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 WPHL Season
The 2000–01 Western Professional Hockey League season was the fifth and final season of the Western Professional Hockey League The Western Professional Hockey League (abbreviated WPHL) is a defunct minor professional ice hockey league. The WPHL operated from 1996 to 2001 with teams based in the southern United States, primarily Texas and Louisiana. The league started with ..., a North American minor pro league. 14 teams participated in the regular season, and the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs were the league champions. Regular season President's Cup-Playoffs External links Season 2000/01on hockeydb.com {{DEFAULTSORT:2000-01 WPHL season Western Professional Hockey League seasons WPHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Mexico Scorpions
The New Mexico Scorpions were a Central Hockey League (CHL) team located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The team was established in 1996 as a part of the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL). In 2001, the WPHL merged with the CHL. On July 2, 2009, the Scorpions ceased operations. The Scorpions' home arena during their WPHL and early CHL days was the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team suspended operations for the 2005-06 season, then moved to the new Santa Ana Star Center, in the neighbouring city of Rio Rancho, for the 2006-07 season. The Scorpions finished at the top of the WPHL standings for their initial 1996–97 season, winning the inaugural Governor's Cup as regular season champion. The team had limited success in playoff/championship play. They made it to the WPHL championship finals in the 1999–00 season, losing to the Shreveport Mudbugs in six games. In the 2006–07 CHL season, the Scorpions won the Southwest Division playoffs, then lost the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Paso Buzzards
The El Paso Buzzards were a professional ice hockey team in El Paso, Texas and were members of the Western Professional Hockey League and Central Hockey League. They played their home games at El Paso County Coliseum. The team was founded by Jim Burlew, Dave MacPherson and John Kettle, who brought in Rich Szturm to run the ice operations and start a youth hockey program for the city by converting the on-site Equestrian Centre at the Coliseum to a full-time NHL-sized rink. The team was one of the original members of the Western Professional Hockey League starting in 1996, winning the league's first two championships in the 1996–97 and 1997–98 seasons. Those teams were coached by Todd Brost, a former member of Canada's Olympic hockey team. In 2000, the team was sold to West Texas Hockey Management Inc., headed by Bill Davidson. In 2003, the Buzzards were the first former WPHL team to fold after the WPHL was bought by the Central Hockey League in 2001. During the team's final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999–2000 WPHL Season
The 1999–00 Western Professional Hockey League season was the fourth season of the Western Professional Hockey League The Western Professional Hockey League (abbreviated WPHL) is a defunct minor professional ice hockey league. The WPHL operated from 1996 to 2001 with teams based in the southern United States, primarily Texas and Louisiana. The league started with ..., a North American minor pro league. 18 teams participated in the regular season, and the Shreveport Mudbugs were the league champions. Regular season President's Cup-Playoffs External links Season 1999/2000on hockeydb.com {{DEFAULTSORT:1999-2000 WPHL season Western Professional Hockey League seasons WPHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Charles Ice Pirates
The Lake Charles Ice Pirates were an American ice hockey team in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lake Charles, Louisiana. They played in the Western Professional Hockey League from 1997-2001. Season-by-season record {, class="wikitable" , - style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#dddddd;" align="center" , , Season , , GP , , W , , L , , T , , OTL , , SOL , , Pts , , GF , , GA , , Place , , Playoffs , - align="center" , 1997/98 , , 69 , , 35 , , 28 , , — , , 6 , , — , , 76 , , 273 , , 280 , , align="left" , 5., WPHLE , , ''Lost in first round'' , - align="center" , 1998/99 , , 69 , , 40 , , 25 , , — , , 4 , , — , , 84 , , 275 , , 232 , , align="left" , 2., WPHLE , , ''Lost in third round'' , - align="center" , 1999/00 , , 70 , , 41 , , 25 , , — , , 4 , , — , , 86 , , 285 , , 222 , , align="left" , 2., WPHLE , , ''Lost in second round'' , - align="center" , 2000/01 , , 70 , , 29 , , 36 , , — , , 5 , , — , , 63 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998–99 WPHL Season
The 1998–99 Western Professional Hockey League season was the third season of the Western Professional Hockey League The Western Professional Hockey League (abbreviated WPHL) is a defunct minor professional ice hockey league. The WPHL operated from 1996 to 2001 with teams based in the southern United States, primarily Texas and Louisiana. The league started with ..., a North American minor pro league. 17 teams participated in the regular season, and the Shreveport Mudbugs were the league champions. Regular season President's Cup-Playoffs External links Season 1998/99on hockeydb.com {{DEFAULTSORT:1998-99 WPHL season Western Professional Hockey League seasons WPHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Stars
The Texas Stars are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL) based in Cedar Park, Texas, near Austin, with home games at the H-E-B Center. They are owned by the National Hockey League's (NHL) Dallas Stars and are the team's top developmental affiliate. History In April 2008, the Iowa Stars announced that they would no longer affiliate with the Dallas Stars and changed the team's name to Chops for the 2008–09 season. For the 2008–09 season, Dallas made agreements to send their AHL prospects to four other teams, while a few remained with the Chops. AHL teams that received Dallas Stars prospects were the Hamilton Bulldogs, Manitoba Moose, Peoria Rivermen, and Grand Rapids Griffins. On April 28, 2009, the AHL granted a provisional Austin-area franchise to Tom Hicks, owner of the NHL Stars, with the stipulation that Hicks purchase an existing AHL franchise within one year. That condition was met on May 4, 2010, when the AHL approved the Texas Stars' o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
