- This article is about the current Odessa Jackalopes of the NAHL. For the original WPHL/CHL franchise of same name, see: Odessa Jackalopes (1997–2011).
Odessa Jackalopes | |
City: | Odessa, Texas |
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League: | North American Hockey League |
Division: | South |
Home Arena: | Ector County Coliseum |
General Manager: | Kevin Leisgang |
Head Coach: | Greg Gatto |
Franchise history | |
1997–2011: | Odessa Jackalopes (CHL) |
2008-2011: | Owatonna Express |
2011–present: | Odessa Jackalopes |
Championships | |
Regular Season Titles: | 0 |
Division Championships: | 0 |
Conference Championships: | 0 |
The Odessa Jackalopes are a Junior A ice hockey team playing in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The team is based in Odessa, Texas and plays their home games at Ector County Coliseum.
History[]

Owatonna Express logo (2008-2011
The frachise played as the Owatonna Express based in Owatonna, Minnesota playing homegames at the Four Seasons Centre.[1] The Express played in the Central Division for three season from 2008-2011 until the team was sold to the Odessa Jackalopes in 2011.[2]
A previous minor professional hockey franchise known as the Odessa Jackalopes played in the Central Hockey League from 1997-2011.[3]
Season-by-season records[]
Season | GP | W | L | OL | SL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
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Owatonna Express | |||||||||||
2008–09 | 58 | 29 | 24 | 5 | - | 63 | 214 | 189 | 812 | 3rd of 5, Central | Lost in 2nd Round |
2009–10 | 58 | 32 | 22 | 4 | - | 68 | 188 | 190 | 843 | 2nd of 5, Central | Lost in 1st Round |
2010–11 | 58 | 32 | 19 | 7 | - | 71 | 175 | 179 | 985 | 3rd of 6, Central | Lost Div. Semifinals |
Odessa Jackalopes | |||||||||||
2011–12 | 60 | 27 | 28 | 5 | - | 59 | 153 | 176 | 1,036 | 4th of 7, South | Lost Div. Semifinals |
2012–13 | 60 | 6 | 51 | 3 | - | 15 | 121 | 309 | 1315 | 6th of 6, South | Did not qualify |
2013–14 | 60 | 15 | 40 | 5 | - | 35 | 123 | 217 | 1149 | 7th of 7, South | Did not qualify |
2014–15 | 60 | 15 | 38 | 7 | - | 37 | 172 | 261 | 1492 | 8th of 8, South | Did not qualify |
2015–16 | 60 | 27 | 29 | 4 | - | 58 | 185 | 218 | 1315 | 4th of 6, South | Lost Div. Semifinals |
2016–17 | 60 | 26 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 61 | 183 | 200 | 1683 | 5th of 7, South | Did not qualify |
2017-18 | 60 | 33 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 192 | 163 | 1211 | 3rd of 6, South | Lost Div. Semifinals |
2018-19 | 60 | 21 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 165 | 222 | - | 6th of 6, South | Did not qualify |
2019-20 | 50 | 9 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 73 | 203 | - | 7th of 7, South | playoffs cancelled |
2020-21 | 56 | 12 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 117 | 190 | 1021 | 6th of 6, South | Did not qualify |
2021-22 | 60 | 29 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 63 | 193 | 193 | - | 5th of 8. South | Did not qualify |
2022-23 | 60 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 174 | 199 | - | 6th of 8, South | Did not qualify |
2023-24 | 60 | 23 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 54 | 162 | 187 | - | 7th of 9, South | Did not qualify |
Playoffs[]
- 2009
- First Round – Owatonna Express defeated North Iowa Outlaws, 3-games-to-1
- Second Round – Bismarck Bobcats defeated Owatonna Express, 3-games-to-2
- 2010
- First Round – Alexandria Blizzard defeated Owatonna Express, 3-games-to-1
- 2011
- Division Semifinals – Coulee Region Chill defeated Owatonna Express, 3-games-to-1
- 2012
- Division Semifinals – Amarillo Bulls defeated Odessa Jackalopes, 3-games-to-1
- 2016
- Division Semifinals – Wichita Falls Wildcats defeated Odessa Jackalopes, 3-games-to-0
- 2018
- Division Semifinals – Shreveport Mudbugs defeated Odessa Jackalopes, 3-games-to-0
- 2019
- Did not qualify
- 2020
- Playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
- 2021
- Did not qualify
- 2022
- Did not qualify
- 2023
- Did not qualify
References[]
- ↑ Express sold, will move to Texas after season. Owatonna People's Press (2011-02-28). Retrieved on 2011-03-02.
- ↑ NAHL approves sale, relocation of Owatonna membership. Retrieved on May 8, 2011.
- ↑ Central Hockey League: Jacks confirm move to North American Hockey League. Odessa American (2011-03-01). Retrieved on 2011-03-02.
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 |
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