Springfield Express

Springfield Express
City Springfield, Missouri
League WSHL
Division Midwest
Founded 2005
Home arena Mediacom Ice Park
Colors Red, White and Blue
              
Owner(s) Brenton and Andrea Coger
Head coach John Ambrefe
Media Fast Hockey
Website SpringfieldExpress.com
Franchise history
2005–2008 Cajun Catahoulas
2008–2009 Texas Renegades
2009–2014 New Mexico Renegades
2014–present Springfield Express

The Springfield Express is an AAU-sanctioned junior ice hockey team based in Springfield, Missouri and plays home games at the Mediacom Ice Park. The team is a member of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL).[1]

History

The franchise was founded in 2005 as the Cajun Catahoulas, based in Carencro, Louisiana. It moved after the 2008–09 season to North Richland Hills, Texas and was renamed the Texas Renegades. After the 2008–09 season in North Richland Hills, the team was moved to Blades Multiplex Arena in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and became the New Mexico Renegades. In 2011, the Renegades were purchased by Revolution Sports Management, Inc.

Following the 2013–14 season, the team announced a move to Springfield, Missouri and the Mediacom Ice Park and a name change to the Springfield Express. The team becomes the first junior hockey franchise in Springfield since the Springfield Spirit of the NAHL relocated to Alaska in 2005.[2]

On April 29, 2016, after a successful 2015–16 season, it was announced that Revolution Sports Management had finalized the sale of the Express to 417 Sports Management. The new ownership group, based in Springfield, is owned by Dr. Brenton and Andrea Coger, formerly a billet family and team physician.[3]

Season-by-season records

Season GP W L OTL SOL Pts GF GA PIM Regular Season Playoffs
2014–15 46 25 19 1 1 52 187 182 933 3rd of 6, Midwest
15th of 28, WSHL[4] 		Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2–0 vs. Tulsa Jr. Oilers
Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–2 vs. Oklahoma City Blazers
2015–16 52 27 17 8 — 62 237 208 805 2nd of 6, Midwest
12th of 29, WSHL		Div. Quarterfinals, BYE
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Wichita Jr. Thunder
Lost Div. Finals, 1–2 vs. Oklahoma City Blazers
2016–17 52 36 15 1 — 73 263 178 867 4th of 6, Midwest
9th of 27, WSHL		Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2–0 vs. Tulsa Jr. Oilers
Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–2 vs. El Paso Rhinos

References

  1. ↑ "Springfield Express Junior A hockey team moving to Mediacom Ice Park". Ozarks Sports Zone. April 23, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  2. ↑ Maranto, Brent (April 23, 2014). "New Mexico Renegades move to Springfield, Missouri". Junior Hockey News. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Springfield Express Hockey - WSHL". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-23.
  4. ↑ "2014-15 WSHL Standings". Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 2, 2015.


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