| Fresno Monsters | |
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| City: | Fresno, California |
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| League: | NAHL & USPHL |
| Division: | Western |
| Founded: | 2009 |
| Home Arena: | Gateway Ice Center |
| Colors: | Black, green |
| Owner(s): | Shoot the Puck, Inc. (David White, owner) |
| Head Coach: | vacant |
| Franchise history | |
| : | USPHL franchise |
| 2009–present: | Fresno Monsters |
| : | NAHL franchise |
| 2010–2013: | Fresno Monsters |
| 2013–present: | Wenatchee Wild |
The Fresno Monsters are a Tier II junior ice hockey team based in Fresno, California. The team was a member of the Western States Hockey League[1] The team would join the United States Premier Hockey League's Premier league for the 2020-21 season. The Monsters' home venue is Gateway Ice Center[2] in Fresno, California, previously the practice facility to the now defunct Fresno Falcons of the ECHL.
History
The Monsters were announced in Spring 2009, filling a void for hockey in Fresno after the Fresno Falcons folded. The team began play in mid-September 2009, playing in the Tier III Jr. A Western States Hockey League. On December 15, 2009 the Monsters announced the organization was given expansion approval into the Tier II North American Hockey League for the 2010–11 season and Fresno would host two levels of junior hockey for the first time.[3] On May 23, 2013, it was revealed the Monsters' North American Hockey League franchise would move to Wenatchee, Washington and become the second Wenatchee Wild. The Monsters continue to field a team in the Western States Hockey League.
On March 22, 2016, after six seasons coaching the WSHL Monsters, head coach and general manager Bryce Dale stepped down from his positions with the organization.[4][5]
The team would be announced as joining the United States Premier Hockey League's Premier league for the 2020-21 season.[6]
Season-by-season records
Western States Hockey League team (2009–2020)
| Season | GP | W | L | OL | GF | GA | Pts | PIM | Finish | Playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | 49 | 41 | 5 | 3 | 264 | 94 | 85 | 1,516 | 1st of 8, Western | Won Div. Semifinals vs. San Diego Gulls Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Phoenix Polar Bears[7] | ||||
| 2010–11 | 46 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 220 | 119 | 74 | 1,233 | 2nd of 8, Western | Lost Div. Semifinals vs. Phoenix Polar Bears | ||||
| 2011–12 | 46 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 264 | 93 | 87 | 1,281 | 1st of 6, Western 1st of 16, WSHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Arizona RedHawks Won Div. Finals, 2-1 vs. Valencia Flyers 0-3-0 in Thorne Cup Finals Round Robin (L, 1-3 vs. Jr. Steelheads; L, 3-6 vs. Ice Jets; L, 2-3 vs. Rhinos) | ||||
| 2012–13 | 46 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 208 | 114 | 65 | 1,326 | 1st of 6, Western 4th of 22, WSHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. San Diego Gulls Lost Div. Finals, 1-2 vs. Bay Area Seals 0-2-0 in Thorne Cup Finals Round Robin (wild card) (L, 3-4 vs. Jr. Steelheads; L, 3-8 vs. Rhinos) | ||||
| 2013–14 | 46 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 240 | 122 | 78 | 1,367 | 1st of 6, Western 3rd of 24, WSHL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Long Beach Bombers Won Div. Finals, 2-0 vs. Ontario Avalanche 2-1-0 in Thorne Cup Finals Round Robin (W, 6-3 vs. Jr. Brahmas; OTW, 4-3 vs. Jr. Steelheads; L, 1-3 vs. Knights) Lost Thorne Cup Semifinal game, 2-3 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads | ||||
| 2014–15 | 46 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 301 | 94 | 77 | 1,257 | 1st of 8, Western 3rd of 28, WSHL |
Div. Quarterfinals, Bye Won Div. Semifinals, 2-0 vs. San Diego Gulls Won Div. Finals, 2-1 vs. Valencia Flyers Lost Conference Finals, 0-2 vs. Idaho Jr. Steelheads | ||||
| 2015–16 | 52 | 36 | 12 | 4 | 267 | 147 | 76 | 1,214 | 3rd of 8, Western 9th of 29, WSHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Arizona Hawks Lost Div. Semifinals, 0-2 vs. Long Beach Bombers | ||||
| 2016–17 | 52 | 25 | 22 | 5 | 224 | 237 | 55 | 1,084 | 5th of 8, Western 16th of 27, WSHL |
Lost Div. Quarterfinals, 0–2 vs. Las Vegas Storm | ||||
| 2017-18 | 51 | 25 | 22 | 4 | 242 | 215 | 54 | - | 4th of 6, Western | Won Div Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs San Diego Sabers Won Div Semifinals 2-1 vs Ontario Avalanche Lost Div. Final, 0–2 vs. Long Beach Bombers | ||||
| Season | GP | W | L | OW | OL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs | ||||
| 2018-19 | 51 | 31 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 227 | 172 | 100 | 2nd of 5, Western | Won Div Semifinals, 2-0 vs San Diego Sabers Lost Div. Final, 1–2 vs. Long Beach Bombers | ||||
| 2019-20 | 51 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 294 | 141 | 108 | 1st of 5, Western | Playoffs Cancelled | ||||
United States Premier Hockey League Premier team (2020–present)
| Season | GP | W | L | OL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 40 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 227 | 124 | 58 | 1st Pacific | Eliminated in National Quarterfinal round robin pool D |
North American Hockey League team (2010–2013)
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | 58 | 19 | 34 | 5 | 43 | 158 | 243 | 1,635 | 6th of 6, West | Did not qualify |
| 2011–12 | 60 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 64 | 167 | 179 | 1,454 | 5th of 6, West | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 60 | 18 | 35 | 7 | 43 | 139 | 224 | 1,115 | 4th of 4, West | Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 vs. Wenatchee Wild |
References
- ↑ WSHL Official Website.
- ↑ Gateway Ice Center Facebook page.
- ↑ The Monster Mash. Junior Hockey Magazine (October 4, 2010).
- ↑ Fresno Monsters Looking for a Head Coach. Junior Hockey News (March 23, 2016).
- ↑ Bryce Dale Steps Down after 6 Seasons Behind the Bench. Fresno Monsters (March 22, 2016).
- ↑ https://www.usphl.com/news_article/show/1101391
- ↑ http://arizonarubber.com/story.cfm?id=2704
External links
| North American Hockey League (2021-22) | |
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| 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 |