AMARILLO , Texas — Amarillo’s professional hockey teams, Rattlers or Gorillas, have not been known for jack rabbit starts in the season. In fact, they’ve tended to stutter at the beginning and then claw their way back up at season’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: CHL
Changes abound in Tulsa
TULSA , Oklahoma — Here’s the situation: You are named coach of a minor league hockey team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2005 or won a playoff series since 1994. The previous season saw the second mid-season coaching change … Continue reading
Texas Brahmas ready to open third season under Coach Dan Wildfong
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — After being named rookie head coach of the Texas Brahmas in June of 2007, Dan Wildfong was well behind the pack as far a recruiting goes for his first season behind the bench. Still, he … Continue reading
Eagles prepare to fly in 2009-10
LOVELAND, Colorado — The first thing you notice about the team on the ice is their size. The Colorado Eagles have always had great skill players and it appears that this season, they decided to seek out some size to … Continue reading
Wichita Thunder prepare for 18th CHL season
WICHITA , Kansas — The Wichita Thunder opened their training camp on Monday, in preparation for their 18th Central Hockey League campaign. Looking to improve upon last season’s dismal 20-41-3 record, their second consecutive season with just 20 wins, head coach … Continue reading
Tulsa Oilers training camp underway
TULSA, Oklahoma — It’s almost that time of the year again. The time all Central Hockey League fans have been waiting for; the start of a new season. Players are in camp and coaches are surveying the talent. In Tulsa, … Continue reading