Winnipeg Monarchs (WHL)
Canadian junior ice hockey team
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The Winnipeg Monarchs were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1967 to 1977 under three names. The team played as the Winnipeg Jets from 1967 to 1973; the Winnipeg Clubs from 1973 to 1976, and the Winnipeg Monarchs from 1976 to 1977.[1] The Monarchs franchise played at Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The team was the direct namesake for the Winnipeg Jets professional hockey club that began play in 1972; the junior Jets changed their name to disambiguate themselves in 1973.
| Winnipeg Monarchs | |
|---|---|
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| City | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| League | Western Hockey League |
| Operated | 1967–77 |
| Home arena | Winnipeg Arena |
| Colours | Red and white |
| Franchise history | |
| 1967–1973 | Winnipeg Jets |
| 1973–1976 | Winnipeg Clubs |
| 1976–1977 | Winnipeg Monarchs |
| 1977–1987 | Calgary Wranglers |
| 1987–Present | Lethbridge Hurricanes |
In 1977 the Monarchs moved to Calgary to become the Calgary Wranglers. They are today the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–68 | 60 | 27 | 26 | 7 | 61 | 276 | 362 | 6th overall | Lost quarter-final |
| 1968–69 | 60 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 58 | 290 | 268 | 3rd East | Lost quarter-final |
| 1969–70 | 60 | 25 | 33 | 2 | 52 | 226 | 235 | 3rd East | Lost semi-final |
| 1970–71 | 66 | 31 | 32 | 3 | 65 | 278 | 269 | 3rd East | Lost semi-final |
| 1971–72 | 68 | 24 | 43 | 1 | 49 | 238 | 273 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
| 1972–73 | 68 | 16 | 42 | 10 | 42 | 288 | 372 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
| 1973–74 | 68 | 23 | 38 | 7 | 53 | 258 | 338 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
| 1974–75 | 70 | 23 | 35 | 12 | 58 | 265 | 366 | 5th East | Did not qualify |
| 1975–76 | 72 | 27 | 39 | 6 | 60 | 302 | 378 | 4th East | Lost quarter-final |
| 1976–77 | 72 | 31 | 34 | 7 | 69 | 341 | 384 | 2nd Central | Lost quarter-final |
