Missoula Maulers
| Missoula Maulers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Missoula, Montana |
| League | Western States Hockey League |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Home arena | Glacier Ice Rink |
| Colors |
Dark Blue, Black, White, and Gray |
| Owner(s) | Michael Burks |
| General manager | Marcus Baxter |
| Head coach | Marcus Baxter |
| Franchise history | |
| 2007–present | Missoula Maulers |
The Missoula Maulers are a junior ice hockey team from Missoula, Montana. The team plays in the Western States Hockey League[1] out of Missoula's Glacier Ice Rink.[2]
Michael Burks is the club's principal owner and president of operations, Traver McLeod is the general manager, and the head coach is Marcus Baxter. The players, ages 16–20, carry amateur status under Junior A guidelines and hope to earn a spot on a Canadian Major Junior, Collegiate or Minor Professional team.
History
The Maulers were founded as an expansion team for the 2007–08 season in the Northern Pacific Hockey League (NorPac).[3] They played in the NorPac until 2011 when many of the eastern NorPac teams formed the new American West Hockey League (AWHL) including the Maulers.[4][5] After two seasons, the Maulers announced that were leaving the AWHL for the Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned Western States Hockey League(WSHL).[1]
Former leagues
- 2007–2011: Northern Pacific Hockey League
- 2011–2013: American West Hockey League
- 2013–present: Western States Hockey League
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | 46 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 44 | 152 | 151 | 981 | 4th of 6, Northwest 16th of 24, WSHL | Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads |
| 2014–15 | 46 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 73 | 249 | 113 | 802 | 2nd of 7, Northwest 4th of 28, WSHL | Div. Quarterfinals, Bye Won Div. Semifinals, 2-1 vs. Southern Oregon Spartans Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads |
| 2015–16 | 52 | 38 | 12 | 2 | 78 | 257 | 143 | 715 | 2nd of 8, Northwest 7th of 29, WSHL | Div. Quarterfinals, Bye Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Southern Oregon Spartans Lost Div. Finals, 0-2 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads |
References
- 1 2 "Maulers change to Western States Hockey League". kpax.com. April 12, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
- ↑ Goal oriented: Michigan native has unique dedication, rituals as Missoula Maulers' goalie
- ↑ http://www.missoulamaulers.com/news/
- ↑ "Maulers, 3 other teams leaving NorPac". Missoulian. June 2, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
- ↑ Staff (June 14, 2011). "American West Hockey League Accepted As Newest Addition To USA Hockey Juniors". NBC Montana. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
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