Cajun Catahoulas
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| Cajun Catahoulas | |
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| Conference | Western States Hockey League |
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| Division | Midwest |
| Founded | 2005 |
| History | Cajun Catahoulas 2005-present |
| Home Arena | Louisiana HockeyPlex |
| City | Carencro, Louisiana |
| General Manager | Ron Handy |
| Head Coach | Ron Handy |
| Minor League Affiliates | Indiana Ice |
The Cajun Catahoulas are a Junior A Tier III hockey team, based in Carencro, Louisiana, which is located just outside Lafayette. Initially announced in May 2005[1] as a Junior B team, the Catahoulas were promoted to Junior A Tier III in August 2007.[2] Competing in the Midwest division of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL), the team played their first season in 2005-2006. The Catahoula name was chosen as the Catahoula Leopard Dog is the state dog of Louisiana.
Some soon to be famous players that were and still are apart of the organization are, Goaltender Brenden Parkyn, Forwards; Jared Bagley and Guy Marcoux. Brenden Parkyn set the WSHL record for most saves and shots in a season.
[edit] References
- ^ Kreig, Michael. "Catahoula tickets on sale Monday", The Daily Advertiser, June 26, 2005, pp. 7B.
- ^ Cajun Catahoulas. WSHL approved for Junior A Tier III. Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
[edit] External links
- Cajun Catahoulas official website
