Rochester Ice Hawks
| Rochester Ice Hawks | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Rochester, Minnesota |
| League | NA3HL |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | May 1996 |
| Home arena | Rochester Rec Center |
| Colors |
Black, Red, and White |
| Owner(s) | Michael Fatis |
| General manager | Michael Fatis |
| Head coach | Nick Fatis |
| Media | The Rochester Post-Bulletin, KTTC, KAAL |
| Franchise history | |
| 1996–2009 | Minnesota Ice Hawks |
| 2009–present | Rochester Ice Hawks |
The Rochester Ice Hawks are a Tier III Junior A ice hockey team in the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL). The team plays their home games at the 2,600-seat Rochester Recreation Center, located in Rochester, Minnesota. The Ice Hawks play a 45+ regular season games, in addition to showcase and post season games.
History
The Ice Hawks joined the Minnesota Junior Hockey League (MnJHL) in May of 1996 as the Minnesota Ice Hawks[1] and played in Le Sueur, Minnesota until 2002. The franchise moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 2002 after the Rochester Mustangs of the United States Hockey League ceased operations.[2] They officially changed their name prior to the 2009–10 season to the Rochester Ice Hawks.[3][4][5]
Following the 2014–15 season, most active members of the Minnesota Junior Hockey League except the Ice Hawks moved to the United States Premier Hockey League as part of a new Midwest Division. In May, the Ice Hawks were accepted as an expansion team into the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) for the 2015–16 season.[6]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | 36 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 146 | 226 | 5th, MnJHL | ||
| 2000–01 | 36 | 12 | 24 | — | 0 | 24 | 130 | 229 | 5th, MnJHL | ||
| 2001–02 | 42 | 11 | 26 | — | 5 | 27 | 122 | 216 | 7th, MnJHL | ||
| 2002–03 | 42 | 15 | 23 | — | 4 | 34 | 163 | 195 | 5th, MnJHL | ||
| 2003–04 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 205 | 130 | 2nd, MnJHL | Nationals semifinalist | |
| 2004–05 | 48 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 77 | 261 | 124 | 1st, MnJHL | Won Bush Cup Nationals appearance | |
| 2005–06 | 48 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 81 | 251 | 124 | 1st, MnJHL | Won Bush Cup Nationals semifinalist | |
| 2006–07 | 40 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 68 | 259 | 110 | 1st, MnJHL | Won Bush Cup Nationals appearance | |
| 2007–08 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 300 | 125 | 1st, MnJHL | Won Bush Cup Nationals appearance | |
| 2008–09 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 330 | 100 | 2nd, MnJHL | Won Bush Cup Nationals appearance | |
| 2009–10 | 50 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 288 | 138 | 1st, MnJHL | Won Bush Cup Nationals semifinalist | |
| 2010–11 | 45 | 34 | 9 | — | 2 | 70 | 216 | 116 | 2nd, MnJHL | Nationals appearance (host) | |
| 2011–12 | 48 | 35 | 11 | — | 2 | 72 | 295 | 145 | 2nd, MnJHL | Nationals semifinalist | |
| 2012–13 | 50 | 42 | 5 | — | 3 | 87 | 338 | 128 | 2nd, MnJHL | Lost Division Semifinal | |
| 2013–14 | 46 | 22 | 17 | — | 7 | 51 | 194 | 181 | 5th, MnJHL | Lost Division Semifinal | |
| 2014–15 | 42 | 35 | 6 | — | 1 | 71 | 272 | 89 | 2nd, MnJHL | Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Minnesota Owls Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Hudson Crusaders Won Crossover Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Illiana Blackbirds Lost League Finals, 1-2 vs. Dells Ducks | |
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Alumni
The Ice Hawks have produced a number of alumni playing in higher levels of junior hockey, NCAA Division I, Division III, and ACHA college programs as well as professional hockey.
References
- ↑ "KTTC Night at the Rochester Ice Hawks". KTTC. 23 November 2009.
- ↑ "Transactions". Hartford Courant. 10 April 2002.
- ↑ http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=292&seasonid=3845
- ↑ http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=292&seasonid=5410
- ↑ "Ice Hawks’ move to Rochester pays off in fans and wins". Post-Bulletin. March 22, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.na3hl.com/news/story.cfm?id=14874