Western States Hockey League
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| Western States Hockey League | |
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| Sport | Hockey |
| Founded | 1994 |
| No. of teams | 11 |
| Country(ies) |  United States |
| Most recent champion(s) |
El Paso Rhinos |
| Official website | http://www.wshl.org/ |
The cat Western States Hockey League (WSHL) is a former Junior B Hockey League, but beginning in the 2007-2008 season has moved to Junior A Tier III classification. It started its first season in 1994 with six teams. The WSHL currently has 11 teams in two divisions.
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[edit] Teams
Updated for 2007-2008 Season
| Western | |
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| Team | City |
| Bay Cities Bombers | Lakewood, CA |
| Capital Thunder | Roseville, CA |
| Phoenix Polar Bears | Chandler, AZ |
| San Diego Gulls (previously San Diego Surf) | Escondido, CA |
| Valencia Flyers | Valencia, CA |
| Mid Western Division | |
| Team | City |
| Cajun Catahoulas | Carencro, LA |
| Dallas Hawks | Addison, TX |
| El Paso Rhinos | El Paso, TX |
| Colorado Outlaws | Westminster, CO |
| San Antonio Diablos | San Antonio, TX |
| Tulsa Rampage | Tulsa, OK |
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA) Team Web Site
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA) Team Web Site
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ) Team Web Site
- San Diego Gulls previously San Diego Surf (Escondido, CA) Team Web Site
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA) Team Web Site
Mid Western Division
- Cajun Catahoulas (Carencro, LA) Team Web Site
- Dallas Hawks (Addison, TX) Team Web Site
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX) Team Web Site
- Colorado Outlaws (Westminster, CO) Team Web Site
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX) Team Web Site
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK) Team Web Site
The Western Division was also supposed to include the Nevada Stars (Las Vegas, NV) Team Web Site and Peoria Coyotes (Peoria, AZ) Team Web Site, but both teams failed to field a team. A team in Provo, UT has also expressed interest to join the league under the name Rocky Mountain Renegades.
[edit] Standings
[edit] Team History
List of teams that played in the WSHL:
1994-1995
- Anaheim Junior Ducks (Anaheim, CA)
- Arizona Bandits (Phoenix, AZ)
- Las Vegas Junior Aces (Las Vegas, NV)
- San Jose Junior Sharks (San Jose, CA)
- Utah Lightning (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1995-1996
- Anaheim Junior Ducks (Anaheim, CA)
- Las Vegas Jr Thunder (Las Vegas, NV)
- San Jose Jr Sharks (San Jose, CA)
- Utah Lightning (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1996- 1997
- Alaska Arctic lce (Anchorage, AK)
- Flagstaff Mountaineers (Flagstaff, AZ)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Southern California Junior Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Junior Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1997-1998
Northern Division
- Alaska Arctic Ice (Anchorage, AK)
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs (Fairbanks, AK)
- Peninsula Hellfighters (Kenai Peninsula, AK)
- Sinbad Sailors (Anchorage, AK)
Southern Division
- Colorado Cougars (Denver, CO)
- Flagstaff Mountaineers (Flagstaff, AZ)
- Las Vegas Bandits (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1998-1999
Northern Division
- Alaska Arctic Ice (Anchorage, AK)
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs (Fairbanks, AK)
- Peninsula Hellfighters (Kenai Peninsula, AK)
- Sinbad Sailors (Anchorage, AK)
- Yukon Claim Jumpers (Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada)
Southern Division
- Colorado Cougars (Denver, CO)
- Flagstaff Mountaineers (Flagstaff, AZ)
- Las Vegas Blackjacks (Las Vegas, NV)
- Nevada Gamblers (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
1999-2000
- Nevada Gamblers (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariners (Simi Valley, CA)
2000-2001
- Las Vegas Outlaws (Las Vegas, NV)
- New Mexico Ice Breakers (Albuquerque, NM)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Ventura Mariniers (Simi Valley, CA)
2001-2002
- Nevada Rattlers (Las Vegas, NV)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Salt Lake Maple Leafs (Salt Lake City, UT)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Utah Valley Golden Eagles (Provo, UT)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
2002-2003
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Nevada Rattlers (Las Vegas, NV)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Salt Lake Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
2003-2004
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- Salt Lake Jr. Grizzlies (Salt Lake City, UT)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
2004-2005
- Bazooka Blues (Tulsa, OK)
- Dallas Titans (Dallas, TX)
- Idaho Rattlers (Boise, ID)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Valencia Vipers (Valencia, CA)
2005-2006
Western Division
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Idaho Rattlers (Boise, ID)
- Peoria Coyotes (Peoria, AZ)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, AZ)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Southern California Jr. Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Valencia Vipers (Valencia, CA)
Mid-West Division
- Bazooka Blues (Tulsa, OK)
- Cajun Catahoulas (Lafayette, LA)
- Dallas Titans (Dallas, TX)
- Ft. Worth Texans (Ft. Worth, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
2006-2007
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Idaho Rattlers (Boise, ID)
- Long Beach Bulldogs (Lakewood, CA)
- Peoria Coyotes (Peoria, AZ)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Phoenix, CA)
- San Diego Surf (San Diego, CA)
- Tucson Tilt (Tucson, AZ)
- Valencia Vipers (Valencia, CA)
Mid-West Division
- Cajun Catahoulas (Lafayette, LA)
- Dallas Hawks (Dallas, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2007-2008
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Surf (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Mid-Western Division
- Cajun Catahoulas (Lafayette, LA)
- Colorado Outlaws (Westminister, CO)
- Dallas Hawks (Addison, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
2008-2009
Western Division
- Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA)
- Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA)
- Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ)
- San Diego Gulls (Escondido, CA)
- Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA)
Midwest Division
- Cajun Catahoulas (Carencro, LA)
- Colorado Outlaws (Westminister, CO)
- Dallas Hawks (Addison, TX)
- El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX)
- San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX)
- Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK)
[edit] Champions
- 2007-2008 El Paso Rhinos
- 2006-2007 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2005-2006 Fort Worth Texans
- 2004-2005 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2003-2004 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2002-2003 Phoenix Polar Bears (National Champions)
- 2001-2002 Phoenix Polar Bears
- 2000-2001 Ventura Mariners
- 1999-2000 Ventura Mariners (National Champions)
- 1998-1999 Ventura Mariners
- 1997-1998 Flagstaff Mountaineers
- 1996-1997 Flagstaff Mountaineers
- 1995-1996 Anaheim Junior Ducks
- 1994-1995 Anaheim Junior Ducks
[edit] Notable Alumni
Bay Cities Bombers
- Matt Wolf - Oswego State
- Anthony Massoto - Colgate University
- Manu Manu - Johnson & Wales College
- Chris Fratterigo - Fitchburg State
2000-2001
- Mike Heindi - German Elite Pro League
- Malk Tatavosian - Concordia College
2001-2002
- Cory Anderson - Johnson & Wales College
- Aman Kler - Johnson & Wales College
2002-2003
- Mark Schnider - Nichols College
- Shane Mohr - OPJHL: Brampton Capitals, Milton Icehawks
2004-2005
- Kyle Cook - Nichols College
Phoenix Polar Bears
- David Lehman - WHL: Moose Jaw Warriors, USHL: Des Moines Buccaneers
- Edwin Trebian - NAHL: Central Texas Blackhawks, CHL: Oklahoma Blazers, Arizona Sundogs
- Derek Tijan - NAHL: Minnesota Blizzard
- Blane Pohl - NAHL: Central Texas Blackhawks
2001-2002
- Kilby Griff - Hamline University
- Jason Stellino - Hamline University
- Jason Loughrey - NAHL Springfield Jr. Blues
2002-2003
- Dustin Droscher - CHL: Fort Worth Brahmas
- Dusty Collins - Univ. of Northern Michigan, AHL: Springfield Falcons. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 5th round in 2004, 163rd overall
- Tyler Haskins - USHL: Sioux City Musketeers, OHL: Guelph Storm, Toronto St. Michael Majors, Saginaw Spirit. Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 5th round in 2004, 162nd overall
2004-2005
- Hartley Krulicki - Univ. of Manitoba
- Joe Lorentz - Hamline University
- Max Mobley - NAHL: North Iowa Outlaws
- Stephen Mcleod - NAHL: North Iowa Outlaws
- Lee Joos - NAHL: Minnesota Blizzard
- Ryna Shelfoe - NAHL: Minnesota Blizzard
- Ryan Bezdicek - NAHL: Fargo Jets
- Alex Brownlee - WHL: Regina Pats
- Curtis Kelner - WHL: Calgary Hitmen, Spokane Chiefs
- Brian Cooke - Wayne State
San Diego Surf
- David Brito - Sacred Heart University, WCHL: San Diego Gulls
2002-2003
- Joey Perricone - WHL: Moose Jaw Warriors
- Warren Ruibinoff - Lakeforest University
2006-2007
- Itan Chavira - USHL: Ohio Blue Jackets
Valencia Vipers/Flyers
2004-2005
- Rene Huegli - Switzerland Professional Hockey
- Lavrenty Kazaryan - NAHL: Helena Bighorns
- Joey Howard - USHL: Topeka Scarcrows
- Blake Miller - Finlandia University
- Coby Robinson - American International College
Dallas Titans
2004-2005
- Martin Winzer - NAHL: Santa Fe Roadrunners, CHL: Tulsa Oilers
El Paso Rhinos
2006-2007
- Zach Jaraczerski - St. Norbert College
- Tad Norris - NAHL: Kenai River Brown Bears
- Corey Jendras - NAHL: Topeka Roadrunners
- Daniel Barnes - OPJHL: Vaughan Vipers
Tulsa Rampage
2006-2007
- Billy Strain - Nichols College
- Dennis Capa - UMASS Boston
- Joshua Erhardt - NAHL: Alaska Avalanche
- Kent Kirby - Nichols College
- Connor Nunnally - Nichols College
- Dan Swanson - Concordia College
Cajun Catahoulas
2005-2006
- Cary Chiampi - OPJHL: Oswego Admirals
Fort Worth Texans
2004-2005
- Austin Smith - Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round in 2007, 128th overall
Ventura Mariners
- Keoni Huegli- Switzerland Professional Hockey
- Brandon Crawford-West - USHL: Tri-City Storm, Miami (Ohio) University
- Stephen Schofield - Fitchburg State
- Ricardo Hernandez - Buffalo State
- Cyle McCorkle - Buffalo State
- Rocky Reeves - Buffalo State
- Jason Davis - Buffalo State
Utah Golden Eagles
2001-2002
- Matt Trojovsky - WHL: Swift Current Broncos,
- Mike Pope - Fredonia State, OPJHL: Trenton Sting
Utah Lightning
1996-1997
- Ryan Hrankowski - Univ. of Minnesota-Crookston
New Mexico Breakers
- Jeremy Bechdel - Neumann College
- Scott Meehan - New England College
- Kurtis Dukelow - New England College
Flagstaff Mountaineers
- Vince Malts - QMJHL: Hull Olympiques, ECHL: Arkansas Riverblades, Pee-Dee Pride, Charlotte Checkers, Augusta Lynx, Bakersfield Condors, UHL: Rockford Icehogs, Elmira Jackals, Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 7th round in 1998
- Dean Vandervort - Cortland State
- Ed Harding - ECHL: Assistant Coach Arkansas RiverBlades, QMJHL: Assistant Coach Lewiston MAINiacs
Nevada Rattlers
2001-2002
- Joe Dramise - UMASS Dartmouth
- PJ Miles - Northeastern University
Salt Lake Maple Leafs
2001-2002
- Clark Minken - Neumann College
- Mike Bernardy - USHL: Indianapolis Ice, St. Norbert College
[edit] League Staff
- Don Thorne - Chairman of the Board
- Ron White - Commissioner/President
- M.F. Schurman - Deputy Commissioner/Vice President
- Laura Ellis - Secretary
- Carl Brown - Director of Publicity
- Arthur Kitano - Referee in Chief
[edit] League Web Site
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