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Encyclopedia > Calgary Canucks
Calgary Canucks
Founded 1971-72
Home ice Max Bell Centre
Based in Calgary, Alberta
Colours Blue, cyan and white
League Alberta Junior Hockey League
Head coach Don Phelps
General manager Don Phelps

The Calgary Canucks are an ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. They play in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the Max Bell Centre, capacity 3500. Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Onward Established: Fort Calgary: 1876 Town: 1884 City: 1894 Area: 789. ... The AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League) is an Alberta-based Tier II Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior A Hockey League ( CJAHL). ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... The AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League) is an Alberta-based Tier II Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior A Hockey League ( CJAHL). ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Onward Established: Fort Calgary: 1876 Town: 1884 City: 1894 Area: 789. ...

Founded: 1971-1972
Division titles won: 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1998-99
Regular season titles won: 1972-73, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99
League Championships won: 1973, 1977, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1999
Doyle Cup Titles: 1988, 1995
Centennial Trophy Titles: 1995

Contents

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History

Founded in 1971, the Calgary Canucks are one of the most storied franchises in Canadian Junior A hockey, and are the 2nd oldest franchise still operating in the AJHL, preceeded only by the Spruce Grove Saints. The Canucks franchise has the longest tenure of any in the AJHL in one city, as the 2005-06 season represented it's 35th in the Stampede City. The AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League) is an Alberta-based Tier II Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior A Hockey League ( CJAHL). ...


The Canucks were born as the brainchild of a group led by Doug Eastcott who were concerned about the demands made on young boys who were forced to leave home to play seasons of up to 80 games in other cities and towns at a time when education often took a back seat to hockey. The Canucks entered the AJHL with the stated goal of giving Calgary area kids a place to play competitive hockey without sacrificing their education. The team considered itself an extension of the Calgary minor hockey system, and even set a personal cap of three "imports" (non Calgary area players) per season.


While the import cap has long since been dropped, the Canucks remain true to their ideal of "Education through Hockey" and being a place for Calgary area kids to play to this day. However, extremely competitive scouting throughout the league, and the addition of two more teams in the Metro Calgary region - the Calgary Royals and Okotoks Oilers - have created an uncertain future on the ice, and even for the franchise itself.


The Canucks have never once missed the post season, and with 11 regular season titles, nine AJHL championships, two Doyle Cup titles, and one Centennial Cup national championship, the Canucks are perhaps the most successful team in league history. The team has seen 42 former Canucks reach the NHL, including current NHL superstar Dany Heatley and two time Stanley Cup winner Mike Vernon. Hundreds more have earned scholarships to American and Canadian universities. The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ... Dany Heatley (born January 21, 1981, in Freiburg, Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player. ... The Stanley Cup on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... Mike Vernon (born 24 February 1963 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey player. ...


Season-by-season Record

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T/OTL = Ties and overtime losses, SOL = Shootout losses Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Season GP W L T/OTL SOL Pts GF GA Finish Playoffs
1971-72 48 28 18 2 - 58 250 195 3rd Overall ---
1972-73 60 44 16 0 - 88 439 222 1st Overall Won Championship
1973-74 60 36 24 0 - 72 308 261 2nd Overall ---
1974-75 60 34 25 1 - 69 360 290 3rd Overall ---
1975-76 60 48 11 1 - 97 380 251 1st Overall ---
1976-77 60 44 16 0 - 88 368 232 1st Overall Won Championship
1977-78 60 39 21 0 - 78 336 265 1st Overall Won Championship
1978-79 60 44 16 0 - 88 362 253 1st Overall ---
1979-80 60 43 17 0 - 86 281 180 2nd Overall ---
1980-81 60 33 25 2 - 68 305 237 2nd South ---
1981-82 60 24 33 3 - 51 267 265 3rd South ---
1982-83 60 35 23 2 - 72 336 256 2nd South Won Championship
1983-841 -- -- -- - - -- --- --- --- ---
1984-85 60 30 29 1 - 61 293 285 3rd South ---
1985-86 52 33 19 0 - 66 248 208 1st South Won Championship
1986-87 60 39 18 3 - 81 315 217 1st South ---
1987-88 60 51 9 0 - 102 402 196 1st South Won Championship
1988-89 60 34 22 4 - 72 285 217 3rd South ---
1989-90 60 47 11 2 - 96 373 238 1st South Won Championship
1990-91 56 23 32 1 - 47 229 249 6th Overall ---
1991-92 60 31 28 - 1 63 266 229 5th Overall ---
1992-93 56 31 23 - 2 64 223 214 5th Overall ---
1993-94 56 28 21 - 7 63 242 227 5th Overall ---
1994-95 56 36 20 - 0 72 307 222 2nd Overall Won Championship
1995-96 60 42 14 - 4 88 281 213 1st Overall ---
1996-97 60 37 18 - 5 79 257 201 1st Overall ---
1997-98 60 36 19 - 5 77 243 202 4th Overall ---
1998-99 62 50 8 - 4 104 350 159 1st South Won Championship
1999-00 64 28 31 - 5 61 239 242 6th South ---
2000-01 64 34 26 4 - 72 269 269 3rd South ---
2001-02 64 29 28 7 - 65 256 286 5th South ---
2002-03 64 31 26 7 - 69 229 225 5th South ---
2003-04 60 34 17 9 - 77 209 177 3rd South ---
2004-05 64 32 25 7 - 71 205 202 3rd South Lost in Second Round
2005-06 60 20 34 6 - 46 154 205 7th South Lost in Second Round

1Canucks took one year leave of absence in 1983-84 after attempt to relocate to High River failed. Franchise returned in 1984-85 under new ownership. High River is a town in southern Alberta, Canada with a population of 9,523 (2004). ...


Canucks in the NHL

As of the 2005-06 season, 42 former Canucks players have played in the NHL, including the following:

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References

Alberta Junior Hockey League website
Calgary Canucks website
2005-06 Calgary Canucks Official Program
Alberta Junior Hockey League
Current teams :

Bonnyville Pontiacs | Brooks Bandits | Calgary Canucks | Calgary Royals | Camrose Kodiaks | Canmore Eagles | Drayton Valley Thunder | Drumheller Dragons | Fort McMurray Oil Barons | Fort Saskatchewan Traders | Grande Prairie Storm | Lloydminster Bobcats | Okotoks Oilers | Olds Grizzlys | Sherwood Park Crusaders | Spruce Grove Saints The AJHL (Alberta Junior Hockey League) is an Alberta-based Tier II Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior A Hockey League ( CJAHL). ...

CJAHL | Doyle Cup | Royal Bank Cup


 
 

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