| Missoula Maulers | |
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| 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 | |
| 2007–2016: | Missoula Maulers |
The Missoula Maulers were a junior ice hockey team from Missoula, Montana. The team played in the Western States Hockey League,[1] the American West Hockey League, and the Northern Pacific Hockey League, out of Missoula's Glacier Ice Rink.[2]
Michael Burks is the club's principal owner and president of operations. In 2016, Burks and the operators of the Glacier Ice Rink had a lease dispute and Burks decided to shut down the team rather than continue to fight the operators for a better contract.[3]
History[]
The Maulers were founded as an expansion team for the 2007–08 season in the Northern Pacific Hockey League (NorPac).[4] 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.[5][6] After two seasons, the Maulers announced that were leaving the AWHL for the Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned Western States Hockey League(WSHL).[1]
The players, ages 16–20, carried amateur status under Tier III/Tier II/Junior A guidelines with hopes to earn a spot on a collegiate or minor professional team.
Former leagues[]
- 2007–2011: Northern Pacific Hockey League
- 2011–2013: American West Hockey League
- 2013–2016: 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[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Maulers change to Western States Hockey League", kpax.com, April 12, 2013. Retrieved on April 18, 2013.
- ↑ Goal oriented: Michigan native has unique dedication, rituals as Missoula Maulers' goalie
- ↑ Maulers owner explains decision to disband local hockey team. The Missoulian (May 14, 2016).
- ↑ http://www.missoulamaulers.com/news/
- ↑ "Maulers, 3 other teams leaving NorPac", Missoulian, June 2, 2011. Retrieved on April 18, 2013.
- ↑ Staff. "American West Hockey League Accepted As Newest Addition To USA Hockey Juniors", NBC Montana, June 14, 2011. Retrieved on June 22, 2011.