Corpus Christi IceRays

This article is about the current Corpus Christi IceRays NAHL franchise. For the original WPHL/CHL franchise of same name, see: Corpus Christi IceRays (1998–2010).
Corpus Christi IceRays
City Corpus Christi, Texas
League NAHL
Division South Division
Founded 2001
Home arena American Bank Center
Colors Red, Black, White
              
General manager Pat Dunn
Head coach John Becanic (2013–14)
Franchise history
2001–2003 Pittsburgh Forge
2003–2005 Toledo IceDiggers
2005–2010 Alpena IceDiggers
2010–present Corpus Christi IceRays

The Corpus Christi IceRays are a Tier II junior ice hockey team playing in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The IceRays are based in Corpus Christi, Texas and play in the North American Hockey League's South Division. The "IceRays" moniker derives from the many different species of stingrays who inhabit the nearby Gulf of Mexico. The team's current head coach is John Becanic.

History

IceDiggers logo

The franchise originally joined the NAHL as the Pittsburgh Forge from 2001 to 2003. They relocated to Toledo, Ohio and became the Toldeo IceDiggers from 2003 to 2005. They then became the Alpena IceDiggers, playing in the Northern Lights Arena located in Alpena, Michigan from 2005 to 2010.

The original IceRays organization was established in 1998 and played in the minor-professional Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) from 1998 to 2001 and the Central Hockey League from 2001 to 2010. Following the 2009–10 season, the CHL's IceRays ownership purchased the IceDiggers franchise and transferred the IceRays' name, logo, colors, management, and coaching staff to the NAHL franchise before folding their CHL franchise.[1]

Season-by-season records

Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
Toledo IceDiggers
2003–04 56 13 38 5 31 146 243 1,375 6th, North Did not qualify
2004–05 56 18 35 3 39 149 234 1,424 6th, North Did not qualify
Alpena IceDiggers
2005–06 58 13 38 7 33 147 260 1,339 5th, North Did not qualify
2006–07 62 37 20 5 79 232 194 1,447 2nd, North Lost 1st Round, 0-3 vs. Team USA
2007–08 58 30 23 5 65 184 177 969 3rd, North Lost 1st Round, 0-3 vs. Mahoning Valley Phantoms
2008–09 58 27 25 6 60 157 184 1,125 4th, North Lost 1st Round, 1-3 vs. Team USA
2009–10 58 22 34 2 46 169 201 1,555 5th, North Did not qualify
Corpus Christi IceRays
2010–11 58 19 34 5 43 158 238 2,079 5th, South Did not qualify
2011–12 60 26 29 5 57 169 199 1,170 5th, South Did not qualify
2012–13 60 28 26 6 62 194 200 1441 4th, South Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-3 vs. Amarillo Bulls
2013–14 60 19 31 10 38 124 178 1386 6th, South Did not qualify
2014–15 60 31 24 5 67 186 196 1348 3rd of 8, South Lost South Play-In Series, 0-2 vs. Wenatchee Wild

References

  1. ↑ "IceRays set to move to the NAHL". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. May 21, 2010.

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