The Amarillo Wranglers served as a farm team to the

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of the

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. Based in

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, the Wranglers were members of the

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(CHL). The franchise was founded by

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, 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 = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes'' ;Central Hockey League

Amarillo Wranglers all-time roster

Trainer - Jim McKenzie

References

External links

Amarillo Wranglers at The Internet Hockey Database
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 Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1971 1968 establishments in Texas 1971 disestablishments in Texas Pittsburgh Penguins minor league affiliates {{US-icehockey-team-stub