- This article is about the current Corpus Christi IceRays NAHL franchise. For the original CHL franchise of same name, see: Corpus Christi IceRays (1997–2010).
Corpus Christi IceRays | |
City: | Corpus Christi, Texas |
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League: | North American Hockey League |
Division: | South Division |
Founded: | 2010 |
Home Arena: | American Bank Center |
Colors: | Red, Black, White
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General Manager: | Pat Dunn |
Head Coach: | Ryan Cruthers (2018-19) |
Franchise history | |
2001–2003: | Pittsburgh Forge |
2003–2005: | Toledo IceDiggers |
2005–2010: | Alpena IceDiggers |
2010–present: | Corpus Christi IceRays |
Championships | |
Regular Season Titles: | None |
The Corpus Christi IceRays are a Junior A ice hockey team playing in the North American Hockey League. The IceRays based in Corpus Christi, Texas and play in the North American Hockey League's South Division. The "IceRays" moniker derives from the many different species of stingrays who inhabit the nearby Gulf of Mexico. The team's current head coach is former NHL player Brent Hughes.[1]
Team history[]
IceDiggers logo
The franchise originally joined the NAHL as the Pittsburgh Forge from 2001 to 2003. They relocated to Toledo, Ohio and became the Toledo IceDiggers from 2003 to 2005. They then became the Alpena IceDiggers, playing in the Northern Lights Arena located in Alpena, Michigan from 2005 to 2010.
The original IceRays organization was established in 1998 and played in the minor-professional Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) from 1998 to 2001 and the Central Hockey League from 2001 to 2010. Following the 2009–10 season, the CHL's IceRays ownership purchased the IceDiggers franchise and transferred the IceRays' name, logo, colors, management, and coaching staff to the NAHL franchise before folding their CHL franchise.[2]
Season-by-season records[]
Season | GP | W | L | OL | SL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs | |
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Pittsburgh Forge | ||||||||||||
2001-02 | 56 | 37 | 15 | 4 | - | 78 | 199 | 147 | 1,135 | 2nd East | Lost Final | |
2002-03 | 56 | 43 | 9 | 4 | - | 90 | 208 | 111 | 1,227 | 1st East | Won Championship | |
Toledo IceDiggers | ||||||||||||
2003–04 | 56 | 13 | 38 | 5 | - | 31 | 146 | 243 | 1,375 | 6th, North | Did not qualify | |
2004–05 | 56 | 18 | 35 | 3 | - | 39 | 149 | 234 | 1,424 | 6th, North | Did not qualify | |
Alpena IceDiggers | ||||||||||||
2005–06 | 58 | 13 | 38 | 7 | - | 33 | 147 | 260 | 1,339 | 5th, North | Did not qualify | |
2006–07 | 62 | 37 | 20 | 5 | - | 79 | 232 | 194 | 1,447 | 2nd, North | Lost 1st Round, 0-3 vs. Team USA | |
2007–08 | 58 | 30 | 23 | 5 | - | 65 | 184 | 177 | 969 | 3rd, North | Lost 1st Round, 0-3 vs. Mahoning Valley Phantoms | |
2008–09 | 58 | 27 | 25 | 6 | - | 60 | 157 | 184 | 1,125 | 4th, North | Lost 1st Round, 1-3 vs. Team USA | |
2009–10 | 58 | 22 | 34 | 2 | - | 46 | 169 | 201 | 1,555 | 5th, North | Did not qualify | |
Corpus Christi IceRays | ||||||||||||
2010–11 | 58 | 19 | 34 | 5 | - | 43 | 158 | 238 | 2,079 | 5th, South | Did not qualify | |
2011–12 | 60 | 26 | 29 | 5 | - | 57 | 169 | 199 | 1,170 | 5th, South | Did not qualify | |
2012–13 | 60 | 28 | 26 | 6 | - | 62 | 194 | 200 | 1441 | 4th, South | Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-3 vs. Amarillo Bulls | |
2013–14 | 60 | 19 | 31 | 10 | - | 38 | 124 | 178 | 1386 | 6th, South | Did not qualify | |
2014–15 | 60 | 31 | 24 | 5 | - | 67 | 186 | 196 | 1348 | 3rd, South | Lost South Play-In Series, 0-2 vs. Wenatchee Wild | |
2015–16 | 60 | 25 | 29 | 6 | - | 56 | 139 | 170 | 1145 | 5th, South | Did not qualify | |
2016–17 | 60 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 73 | 183 | 155 | 1290 | 3rd, South | Won Div. Semifinals, 3-0 vs. Shreveport Mudbugs Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 vs. Lone Star Brahmas | |
2017-18 | 60 | 27 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 160 | 177 | 1302 | 4th, South | Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 vs Shreveport Mudbugs | |
2018-19 | 60 | 29 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 182 | 196 | - | 4th south | Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 vs. Amarillo Bulls | |
2019-20 | 53 | 16 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 68 | 164 | 107 | - | 5th south | playoffs cancelled | |
2020-21 | Sat out season due to local COVID-19 restrictions | |||||||||||
2021-22 | 60 | 25 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 166 | 213 | - | 7th South | Did not qualify | |
2022-23 | 60 | 11 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 140 | 255 | - | 8th South | Did not qualify | |
2023-24 | 60 | 19 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 154 | 239 | - | 8th South | Did not qualify |
References[]
- ↑ http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1624
- ↑ IceRays set to move to the NAHL. Corpus Christi Caller-Times (May 21, 2010).
External links[]
North American Hockey League (2021-22) | |
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Central Division | Aberdeen Wings • Austin Bruins • Bismarck Bobcats • Minnesota Wilderness • Minot Minotauros • North Iowa Bulls • St. Cloud Norsemen |
East Division | Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks • Jamestown Rebels • Johnstown Tomahawks • Maine Nordiques • Maryland Black Bears • New Jersey Junior Titans • Northeast Generals |
Midwest Division | Anchorage Wolverines (2021-22) • Chippewa Steel • Fairbanks Ice Dogs • Janesville Jets • Kenai River Brown Bears • Minnesota Magicians • Springfield Jr. Blues |
South Division | Amarillo Wranglers • Corpus Christi Ice Rays • El Paso Rhinos (2021-22) • Lone Star Brahmas • New Mexico Ice Wolves • Odessa Jackalopes • Shreveport Mudbugs • Wichita Falls Wildcats |