Chicago Jr. Bulldogs
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| Chicago Jr. Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| City | Romeoville, Illinois |
| League | North American 3 Hockey League |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Home arena | Canlan Ice Sports |
| Colors | Red, black and white |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010–2011 | Chicago Force |
| 2011–2012 | Chicago Hitmen |
| 2013–2016 | Chicago Jr. Bulldogs |
| 2016–2017 | Chicago Bulldogs |
| 2017–2021 | Wausau RiverWolves |
| 2021–present | Wausau Cyclones |
The Chicago Jr. Bulldogs (aka Chicago Bulldogs) were a Tier III junior ice hockey team playing in the North American 3 Hockey League. The Bulldogs played their home games at the Canlan Ice Sports in Romeoville, Illinois.
After the Chicago Hitmen folded in 2012,[1] their NA3HL affiliate went dormant. A year later, Ken Kestas purchased the franchise and brought it back as the Chicago Jr. Bulldogs.[2]
After three increasingly poor seasons, the Jr. Bulldogs were purchased by Exceed Hockey Group, LLC.[3] At the time, the group also owned the Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL and, other than a new logo and dropping 'Jr.' from their name, no further changes were made. Less than a year later, the franchise was sold again. The new owners, REB Enterprise, LLC, moved the team to Wausau, Wisconsin and changed the name to the 'Wausau RiverWolves'.