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| Billings Bulls |
| City: |
Billings, Montana |
| League: |
Northern Pacific Hockey League |
| Conference: |
n/a |
| Division: |
America West Division |
| Founded: |
1993 (AFHL) |
| Home Arena: |
Centennial Ice Arena |
| Colors: |
blue, red and gold |
| Owner(s): |
Doug Strong |
| General Manager: |
Mike Hass |
| Head Coach: |
Mike Hass |
| Media: |
Billings Gazette |
| Affiliates: |
n/a |
| Franchise history |
| 1993 to Present: |
Billings Bulls |
| Championships |
| Regular Season Titles: |
5 1993-94, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2002-03, 2003-04 |
| Gold Cup Appearances: |
5 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2002-03 |
| Borne Cups: |
5 (AFHL/AWHL/NAHL) 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99 |
| Cascade Cups: |
0 (NORPAC) |
The Billings Bulls are a Junior A level ice hockey team currently playing in the NORPAC (Northern Pacific Hockey League) and based in Billings, Montana. The Bulls were previously Junior A level until May, 2006 and had played their games in the Metrapark which had a max capacity of 9,000 for hockey games. However, a negotiating dispute with arena officials and local county commissioners resulted in the team losing its lease. They joined the NORPAC, which at the time was a Junior B league before it was upgraded to a Tier III Junior A affiliation in July 2007.
They currently play in the more intimate Centennial Ice Arena that holds 550 people at maximum capacity. The Bulls frequently sell out games and broadcast their games on internet radio. They have a staunch following and many fans can be seen wearing authentic Bulls jerseys in the stands.
While in Junior A the Bulls have compiled a 459-216-54 record (as of October 8, 2007). They amassed a 16-28 record while in Junior B.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Chris Holt, G (University of Nebraska-Omaha, currently with New York Rangers)
- Kevin Ulanski, C (University of Denver, currently with Milwaukee Admirals)
- Tom Reimann, D (University of Maine, last with Rocky Mountain Rage)
- Dan Knapp, D (University of Nebraska-Omaha, last with Pensacola Ice Pilots)
- Trevor Hammer, D (University of North Dakota, last with the Florida Seals)
- Jon Booras, F (Lake Superior State University, currently with Bloomington PrairieThunder)
- John Sullivan, F (Clarkson University)
- Matt Charbonneau, D (currently with Air Force Academy)
- Martin Husicka, D/F (University of Minnesota-Crookston)
