| Minnesota Wildcats | |
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| City: | Maple Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| League: | MnJHL |
| Founded: | 2004 |
| Home Arena: | Maple Grove Community Center |
| Colors: | Navy, Orange, and White
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| Owner(s): | Cal Ballard |
| General Manager: | Phillip Diskerud |
| Head Coach: | Jon Liesmaki |
| Franchise history | |
| 2004-2005: | Twin Bridges Lightning |
| 2008-2011: | Minnesota Wildcats |
The Minnesota Wildcats were a Tier III Jr. A ice hockey that played in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League (MnJHL). The team played their home games at the 1,200-seat Maple Grove Community Center located in Maple Grove, Minnesota.[1]
History[]
Founded in 2004 as the Twin Bridges (later St. Louis) Lightning,[2] the franchise was sold and relocated to Maple Grove, Minnesota in 2005 to become the Minnesota Wildcats.
The Wildcats normally played 48 game regular season games, in addition to showcase and post-season tournament games. In 2011, the Wildcats folded and were replaced by the Maple Grove Energy. The Energy would have different owners but would carry over many of the former Wildcats coaches and staff.[3]
Season-by-season records[]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Bridges Lightning | ||||||||||
| 2004–05 | 48 | 11 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 133 | 252 | 7th, MnJHL | |
| Minnesota Wildcats | ||||||||||
| 2005–06 | 48 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 155 | 225 | 6th, MnJHL | |
| 2006–07 | 40 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 148 | 268 | 5th, MnJHL | |
| 2007–08 | 48 | 6 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 110 | 319 | 9th, MnJHL | |
| 2008–09 | 48 | 10 | 36 | — | 2 | 22 | 184 | 364 | 9th, MnJHL | Did not qualify |
| 2009–10 | 50 | 4 | 44 | — | 2 | 10 | 81 | 388 | 9th, MnJHL | Did not qualify |
| 2010–11 | 45 | 6 | 38 | — | 1 | 13 | 121 | 255 | 8th, MnJHL | Did not qualify |
References[]
- ↑ http://www.wildcatsjrhockey.com/page/show/56510-maple-grove-community-center
- ↑ Progressing Careers As Coaches And Officials. Retrieved on 17 December 2014.
- ↑ New Junior Hockey Team Coming to Maple Grove. Maple Grove Patch (June 20, 2011).
External links[]
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