Springfield Express
| Springfield Express | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Springfield, Missouri |
| League | WSHL |
| Division | Midwest |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Home arena | Mediacom Ice Park |
| Colors |
Red, White and Black |
| Owner(s) | Joe "MAC" MacConnell and Ken Tomaro |
| General manager | Joe "MAC" MacConnell |
| Head coach | Jeremy Law |
| 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]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 46 | 25 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 187 | 182 | 933 | 3rd of 6, Midwest 15th of 28, WSHL[3] | Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Tulsa Jr. Oilers Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Oklahoma City Jr. Blazers |
| 2015–16 | 52 | 27 | 17 | 8 | — | 62 | 237 | 208 | 805 | 2nd of 6, Mid-West 12th of 29, WSHL | Div. Quarterfinals, BYE Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Wichita Jr. Thunder Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Oklahoma City Jr. Blazers |
References
- ↑ "Springfield Express Junior A hockey team moving to Mediacom Ice Park". Ozarks Sports Zone. April 23, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ↑ Maranto, Brent (April 23, 2014). "New Mexico Renegades move to Springfield, Missouri". Junior Hockey News. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ↑ "2014-15 WSHL Standings". Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
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