Phoenix Knights
| Phoenix Knights | |
|---|---|
| City | Gilbert, AZ |
| League | WSHL |
| Division | Western |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Home arena | AZ Ice Gilbert |
| Colors |
Purple, Silver, Black |
| General manager | Chris Walker |
| Head coach | Chris Walker |
| Website | www.phoenixknightshockey.com |
| Franchise history | |
| 1999–2011 | Phoenix Polar Bears |
| 2011–present | Phoenix Knights |
| Championships | |
| Division Championships | 2013–14 |
Phoenix Knights are an Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned Tier II junior ice hockey team based out of Gilbert, Arizona. The Knights are a part of the Western States Hockey League and play in the Western Division. Their home games are played at AZ Ice Gilbert in Gilbert, Arizona.
History
The franchise, originally known as the Phoenix Polar Bears, joined the WSHL in 1999.[1] After the owners of the Polar Bears dropped their WSHL membership when the WSHL left USA Hockey sanctioning for the Amateur Athletic Union in 2011, the franchise was sold to Arizona Hockey Clubs, Inc. and renamed the franchise the Phoenix Knights.[2]
Chris Walker is the current head coach and general manager of the Knights. Prior to being named head coach and GM of the Knights in April 2015, Walker spent two seasons as an assistant coach.[3] Walker was joined by assistant coach and assistant GM Bob Platt[4] and assistant coach Curtis Kelner.[5]
The Knights play in the Western Division of the WSHL.[6]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 46 | 11 | 33 | 2 | 24 | 138 | 273 | 1001 | 6th of 6, Western | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 46 | 19 | 23 | 4 | 42 | 166 | 202 | 1270 | 4th of 6, Mountain | Lost Conf. Semifinals, 0-2 vs. El Paso Rhinos |
| 2013–14 | 46 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 66 | 255 | 138 | 907 | 1st of 6, Mountain | Won Div. Semifinals, 2-1 vs. Boulder Bison Won Div. Finals, 2-1 vs. Colorado Jr. Eagles 1-2-0 in Thorne Cup Round Robin (4-5 vs. Mustangs; 3-5 vs. Rhinos; 3-1 vs. Monsters) Lost Thorne Cup Semifinal game, 3-4 vs. El Paso Rhinos |
| 2014–15 | 46 | 10 | 33 | 3 | 23 | 158 | 265 | 1009 | 7th of 8, Western | Did not qualify |
| 2015–16 | 52 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 47 | 198 | 221 | 1208 | 5th of 8, Western | Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Ontario Avalanche |
References
- ↑ "A Look Back At The Polar Bears". Phoenix Knights. July 24, 2015.
- ↑ "AHC proudly presents... Phoenix Knights Junior A Team". Arizona Hockey Union. August 17, 2011.
- ↑ "Chris Walker Named Head Coach and GM". Phoenix Knights. April 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Knights Add To Coaching Staff". Phoenix Knights. June 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Former Phoenix Polar Bear Joins Coaching Staff". Phoenix Knights. July 16, 2015.
- ↑ "WSHL Standings". WSHL Standings.