The Strathmore Wheatland Kings are a

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team from

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, Canada. They compete in the

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and are eligible to compete for the

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and the

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History

The team was formed in 2008 and applied for a spot in the

for the 2008-2009 season. They were accepted and began to play in the league in September 2008. The franchise requested and were granted a leave of absence for the 2013-2014 season in order to re-organize. An agreement with Strathmore Minor Hockey (SMHA) paved the way for the team to return to the heritage league for the 2014-2015 season.

Season-by-season standings

References

External links

Wheatland Kings websiteHeritage League website
Ice hockey teams in Alberta 2008 establishments in Alberta Ice hockey clubs established in 2008 Wheatland County, Alberta {{Canada-icehockey-team-stub