Fresno Monsters
Fresno Monsters | |
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City | Fresno, California |
League | Western States Hockey League |
Division | Western |
Founded | 2009 |
Home arena | Gateway Ice Center |
Colors |
Black, green |
Owner(s) | Shoot the Puck, Inc. |
General manager | Bryce Dale |
Head coach | Bryce Dale |
Franchise history | |
WSHL franchise | |
2009–present | Fresno Monsters |
NAHL franchise | |
2010–2013 | Fresno Monsters |
2013–present | Wenatchee Wild |
The Fresno Monsters are an Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned Tier II junior ice hockey team based in Fresno, California. The team is a member of the Western States Hockey League[1] and plays in the Western Division. The Monsters' home venue is Gateway Ice Center[2] in Fresno, California, previously the practice facility to the now defunct Fresno Falcons of the ECHL.
History
The Monsters were announced in Spring 2009, filling a void for hockey in Fresno after the Fresno Falcons folded. The team began play in mid-September 2009, playing in the Tier III Jr. A Western States Hockey League. On December 15, 2009 the Monsters announced the franchise was given expansion approval into the Tier II North American Hockey League for the 2010–11 season and Fresno would host two levels of junior hockey for the first time.[3] On May 23, 2013, it was revealed the Monsters' North American Hockey League franchise would move to Wenatchee, Washington and become the second Wenatchee Wild. The Monsters continue to field a team in the Western States Hockey League.
Season-by-season records
Western States Hockey League team (2009–present)
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
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2009–10 | 49 | 41 | 5 | 3 | 85 | 264 | 94 | 1,516 | 1st of 8, Western | Won Div. Semifinals vs. San Diego Gulls Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Phoenix Polar Bears[4] |
2010–11 | 46 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 74 | 220 | 119 | 1,233 | 2nd of 8, Western | Lost Div. Semifinals vs. Phoenix Polar Bears |
2011–12 | 46 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 87 | 264 | 93 | 1,281 | 1st of 6, Western 1st of 16, WSHL | Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Arizona RedHawks Won Div. Finals, 2-1 vs. Valencia Flyers 0-3-0 in Thorne Cup Finals Round Robin (L, 1-3 vs. Jr. Steelheads; L, 3-6 vs. Ice Jets; L, 2-3 vs. Rhinos) |
2012–13 | 46 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 65 | 208 | 114 | 1,326 | 1st of 6, Western 4th of 22, WSHL | Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. San Diego Gulls Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Bay Area Seals 0-2-0 in Thorne Cup Finals Round Robin (wild card) (L, 3-4 vs. Jr. Steelheads; L, 3-8 vs. Rhinos) |
2013–14 | 46 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 78 | 240 | 122 | 1,367 | 1st of 6, Western 3rd of 24, WSHL | Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Long Beach Bombers Won Div. Finals, 2-0 vs. Ontario Avalanche 2-1-0 in Thorne Cup Finals Round Robin (W, 6-3 vs. Jr. Brahmas; OTW, 4-3 vs. Jr. Steelheads; L, 1-3 vs. Knights) Lost Thorne Cup Semifinal game, 2-3 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads |
2014–15 | 46 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 77 | 301 | 94 | 1,257 | 1st of 8, Western 3rd of 28, WSHL | Div. Quarterfinals, Bye Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. San Diego Gulls Won Div. Finals, 2-1 vs. Valencia Flyers Lost Conference Finals, 0-2 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads |
North American Hockey League team (2010–2013)
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
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2010–11 | 58 | 19 | 34 | 5 | 43 | 158 | 243 | 1,635 | 6th of 6, West | Did not qualify |
2011–12 | 60 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 64 | 167 | 179 | 1,454 | 5th of 6, West | Did not qualify |
2012–13 | 60 | 18 | 35 | 7 | 43 | 139 | 224 | 1,115 | 4th of 4, West | Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 vs. Wenatchee Wild |
References
- ↑ "WSHL Official Website".
- ↑ "Gateway Ice Center Facebook page".
- ↑ "The Monster Mash". Junior Hockey Magazine. October 4, 2010.
- ↑ http://arizonarubber.com/story.cfm?id=2704
External links
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