| Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays | |
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| City: | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
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| League: | Canadian Women's Hockey League |
| Founded: | 2017 |
| Home Arena: | Shenzhen Dayun Arena |
| Colors: | Red, White |
| Owner(s): | Kunlun Red Star |
| Head Coach: | Digit Murphy |
Kunlun Red Star WIH (simplified Chinese: 深圳昆仑鸿星 or 昆仑鸿星; traditional Chinese: 深圳崑崙鴻星 or 崑崙鴻星; pinyin: Shēnzhèn Kūnlún Hóngxīng or Kūnlún Hóngxīng; Cantonese Yale: Sāmzan Kwānlèuhn Hùhngsīng or Kwānlèuhn Hùhngsīng) is a women's hockey team based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It is a member of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). The team is operated by the Kunlun Red Star of the KHL and began operation in 2017.
The Red Star play at Shenzhen Dayun Arena in Shenzhen.
History[]
The team was established on June 5, 2017 in an effort to improve the China women's national ice hockey team.[1] The team signed two players prior to the official announcement of the team in Noora Raty and American forward Kelli Stack.[2] Red Star announced Digit Murphy, formerly of the Boston Blades as head coach.[3] The team has also signed Rob Morgan from Yale as Associate Head Coach.[4]
With their first round pick in the 2017 CWHL Draft, the Red Star selected Noora Räty.[5] The club proceeded to select Alexandra Carpenter in the second round,[6] while the third round saw the franchise select from NWHL All-Star Shiann Darkangelo.
Teams playing Red Star will play 3 game series in an effort to combat travel costs.
Prior to the 2018–19 season, the CWHL shut down the other Chinese team, the Vanke Rays. On August 3, 2018, Kunlun Red Star changed its name to Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays. Rob Morgan, who served as the head coach of the Vanke Rays during its only season was named as the general manager for the consolidated club. The Kunlun Red Star brand was continued to be used by a separate hockey team for the Chinese national players as part of the national team's development in preparation for the 2022 Olympics.[7]
Year by Year[]
| Year | GP | W | L | OL | SL | GF | GA | Pts | Place | Playoffs |
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| 2017-18 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 1 | - | 96 | 52 | 43 | 2nd CWHL | W, SF 2-1 (Calgary Inferno) Lost Final 2-1 (ot) (Markham Thunder) |
| 2018-19 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 68 | 28 | 5th CWHL | Did not qualify |
References[]
- ↑ Price, Satchel (5 June 2017). Canadian Women’s Hockey League expanding to China next season.
- ↑ CWHL unveils Chinese expansion franchise for 2017-18 - Sportsnet.ca.
- ↑ Berkman, Seth (5 June 2017). Canadian Women’s Hockey League to Add a Team From China.
- ↑ Red Star Women’s Ice Hockey Name Rob Morgan as Associate Head Coach – Kunlan Red Star.
- ↑ Forward Courtney Turner taken with first pick in CWHL draft. www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved on August 22, 2017.
- ↑ Kristyn Capizzano And Alex Carpenter Taken In 2017 CWHL Draft. www.bcinterruption.com. Retrieved on August 22, 2017.
- ↑ Maura Sun (3 August 2018). Kunlun Red Stars Announce Team Name Change. Canadian Women's Hockey League.
External links[]
| Canadian Women's Hockey League | |
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| Final teams | Calgary Inferno - Les Canadiennes de Montreal - Markham Thunder - Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays - Toronto Furies - Worcester Blades |
| Defunct teams | Burlington Barracudas - Mississauga Chiefs - Ottawa Senators - Quebec Phenix - Vanke Rays - Vaughan Flames |
| Seasons | 2007–08 - 2008–09 - 2009–10 - 2010–11 - 2011–12 - 2012–13 - 2013–14 - 2014–15 - 2015–16 - 2016–17 - 2017–18 - 2018–19 |
| Drafts | 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 |
| All-Star Games | 2014 - 2016 - 2017 - 2019 |
| Clarkson Cup | 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 |
| Commissioners | Brenda Andress (2008–2018) - Jayna Hefford Interim (2018–2019) |
| Outdoor Classic | 2016 Outdoor Women's Classic |
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