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 | Eric Hofmann |
| 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 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]
In November 2016, head coach Nick Fatis, the only head coach in the history of the Ice Hawks franchise, stepped down for personal reasons. He was replaced by assistant Eric Hofmann.[7]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Junior Hockey League | |||||||||||
| 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 | |
| North American 3 Hockey League | |||||||||||
| 2015–16 | 47 | 10 | 36 | — | 1 | 21 | 123 | 272 | 4th of 5, Central 29th of 34, NA3HL | Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 vs. North Iowa Bulls | |
| 2016–17 | 47 | 10 | 36 | — | 1 | 21 | 101 | 250 | 4th of 5, Central 44th of 48, NA3HL | Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 vs. North Iowa Bulls | |
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
- ↑ "Junior hockey: Ice Hawks make coaching change". Post-Bulletin. November 16, 2016.