New Mexico Renegades

New Mexico Renegades
City Rio Rancho, New Mexico
League Western States Hockey League
Division Mountain
Founded 2005
Home arena Blades Multiplex Arena
Colors Red, White and Black
              
Franchise history
2006–2008 Cajun Catahoulas
2008–2009 Texas Renegades
2009–2014 New Mexico Renegades
2014–present Springfield Express

The New Mexico Renegades were a Tier III Junior A ice hockey team, based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The team played in the Mountain Division of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). Their home games were played at the Blades Multiplex Arena. In 2014, the Renegades moved to Springfield, Missouri, and were rechristened the Springfield Express.[1][2]

History

The franchise was founded in 2005 as the Cajun Catahoulas, based in Carencro, Louisiana.[3] For the 2008–09 season the team was relocated North Richland Hills, Texas and renamed the Texas Renegades. After one season in Texas, the team was moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico and became the New Mexico Renegades. Prior to the 2011–12 season, the Renegades were purchased by Revolution Sports Management, Inc., which later moved the team to Springfield, Missouri.

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLPtsGFGAPIMRegular Season FinishPlayoffs
2009–10528431171033047995th of 5, Midwest[4]Did not qualify
2010–1146835319115259—5th of 5, Midwest[5]Did not qualify
2011–1246182623814821310554th of 5, Midwest[6]Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. El Paso Rhinos
2012–1346192613917922313325th of 6, Mountain[7]Did not qualify
2013–1446540111683287756th of 6, Mountain[8]Did not qualify

References

  1. ↑ http://www.juniorhockey.com/news/news_detail.php?news_id=82282
  2. ↑ http://www.ozarkssportszone.com/Springfield-Express-Junior-A-hockey-team-moving-to/18833111
  3. ↑ http://klsoccer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=44
  4. ↑ "2009-10 WSHL Standings". Hockey DB. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "2010-11 WSHL Standings". Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ "2011-12 WSHL Standings". Hockey DB. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ "2012-13 WSHL Standings". Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ "2013-14 WSHL Standings". Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 2, 2015.


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