Western States Hockey League

Infobox sports league
title = Western States Hockey League
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pixels = 200px
sport = Hockey
founded = 1994
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teams = 11
country = USA
champion = El Paso Rhinos
website = http://www.wshl.org/
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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.

Teams

Updated for 2008-2009 Season

Western Division

* Bay Cities Bombers (Lakewood, CA) [http://www.jrbombers.org Team Web Site]
* Capital Thunder (Roseville, CA) [http://www.capitalthunderjrhockey.com Team Web Site]
* Phoenix Polar Bears (Chandler, AZ) [http://www.phoenixpolarbears.com Team Web Site]
* San Diego Gulls previously San Diego Surf (Escondido, CA) [http://www.sdjrsurf.com/ Team Web Site]
* Valencia Flyers (Valencia, CA) [http://valenciaflyers.net/Default.aspx Team Web Site]

Mid Western Division

* Dallas Hawks (Addison, TX) [http://www.dallashawkshockey.com Team Web Site]
* El Paso Rhinos (El Paso, TX) [http://www.elpasorhinos.com Team Web Site]
* Colorado Outlaws (Westminster, CO) [http://www.coloradooutlaws.org Team Web Site]
* San Antonio Diablos (San Antonio, TX) [http://www.diabloshockey.net Team Web Site]
* Texas Renegades previously the Cajun Catahoulas (Fort Worth, TX) [http://www.texasrenegades.net Team Web Site]
* Tulsa Rampage (Tulsa, OK) [http://www.tulsarampage.com Team Web Site]

The Western Division was also supposed to include the Nevada Stars (Las Vegas, NV) [http://www.nvstars.net Team Web Site] and Peoria Coyotes (Peoria, AZ) [http://www.peoriacoyotes.com Team Web Site] , but both teams failed to field a team in 2007-2008. A team in Provo, UT has also expressed interest to join the league under the name Rocky Mountain Renegades.

tandings

[http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=369&seasonid=2143 2007-2008]

[http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=369&seasonid=1435 2006-2007]

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)

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

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

Idaho Rattlers

2006-2007

*Blaise Leal - UMBC

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
*Joel Rechlicz - NAHL: Santa Fe Roadrunners, UHL: Chicago Hounds, UHL: Kalamazoo Wings, AHL: Albany River Rats, NHL: New York Islanders

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

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

League Web Site

* [http://www.wshlhockey.org Western States Hockey League]