The Lansing Wolves were a junior ice hockey team a member of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) as part of the Premier Division. The team played its home games at the Summit Sports and Ice Complex in Dimondale, Michigan, a suburb of Lansing. The franchise was previously a member of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) from 2010 to 2018 as the Battle Creek Jr. Revolution and the West Michigan Wolves.
| Lansing Wolves | |
|---|---|
| City | Dimondale, Michigan |
| League | USPHL Premier |
| Conference | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Home arena | Summit Sports and Ice Complex |
| Owner(s) | Meijer Hockey |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010–2014 | Battle Creek Jr. Revolution |
| 2014–2017 | West Michigan Wolves |
| 2017–2020 | Lansing Wolves |
History
editThe team began as the Battle Creek Jr. Revolution in 2010 joining the independent Northern Junior Hockey League (NJHL) for the 2010–11 season. In August 2010, with rumors of the league folding, the Jr. Revolution left the NJHL and joined the USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Central States Hockey League. The Jr. Revolution replaced the Grand Rapids Owls, who suspended operations, as the 12th team in the Central States Hockey League. In November 2010, the CSHL changed its name to the North American 3 Hockey League after the Tier II North American Hockey League took over operations of the CSHL.
The team ownership was initially the Revolution Advertising LLC.[1] until acquired by Dr. Joseph Burkhardt in 2014. On April 1, 2014, the team re-branded itself as the West Michigan Wolves.[2]
In 2017, the franchise relocated the Lansing suburb of Dimondale, Michigan, and were renamed Lansing Wolves.[3]
In 2018, the Wolves left the NA3HL for United States Premier Hockey League's Premier Division, a non-sanctioned league.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wolves were not listed as members of the USPHL prior to the 2020–21 season. In February 2021, their home arena in Dimondale, Summit Sports and Ice Complex, closed.[5]
Season-by-season records
edit| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Jr. Revolution | |||||||||||
| 2010–11 | 45 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 277 | 12th of 12, NA3HL | Did not qualify | |
| 2011–12 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 348 | 4th of 4, North 16th of 16, NA3HL |
Did not qualify | |
| 2012–13 | 48 | 7 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 106 | 259 | 5th of 5, Central 16th of 17, NA3HL |
Did not qualify | |
| 2013–14 | 48 | 1 | 47 | 0 | — | 2 | 53 | 341 | 6th of 6, Central 21st of 21, NA3HL |
Did not qualify | |
| West Michigan Wolves | |||||||||||
| 2014–15 | 47 | 31 | 15 | 1 | — | 63 | 152 | 128 | 1st of 6, Central 10th of 31, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–1 vs. Peoria Mustangs Won Div. Finals, 2–1 vs. Wisconsin Whalers 1–2–0 in Silver Cup Round Robin (W, 3–1 vs. Americans; L, 0–2 vs. Bulls; L, 1–3 vs. Jr. Predators) | |
| 2015–16 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 4 | — | 56 | 170 | 161 | 3rd of 6, East 17th of 34, NA3HL |
Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Toledo Cherokee Lost Div. Finals, 0–2 vs. Metro Jets | |
| 2016–17 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 152 | 147 | 4th of 6, East 29th of 48, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–2 vs. Metro Jets | |
| Lansing Wolves | |||||||||||
| 2017–18 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 152 | 125 | 3rd of 6, East 19th of 42, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 vs. Pittsburgh Vengeance | |
| 2018–19 | 44 | 23 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 140 | 151 | 4th of 6, Great Lakes Conf. 26th of 52, USPHL-Premier |
Lost Div. Nationals qualifiers, 0–2 vs. Metro Jets | |
| 2019–20 | 44 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 123 | 198 | 5th of 6, Great Lakes Conf. 39th of 52, USPHL-Premier |
Lost Div. Nationals qualifiers, 1–2 vs. Lake Erie Bighorns | |
References
edit- ^ http://www.bcjrrevolutionhockey.com/contact.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "West Michigan Wolves Era In NA3HL To Begin in 2014-15". West Michigan Wolves. April 1, 2014. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ "NA3HL WEST MICHIGAN WOLVES RELOCATE TO LANSING MICHIGAN". The Junior Hockey News. April 14, 2017.
- ^ "USPHL ANNOUNCES PREMIER DIVISION EXPANSION FOR THE 2018 – 2019 SEASON WITH SIX NEW TEAMS IN THE GREAT LAKES CONFERENCE". United States Premier Hockey League. April 19, 2018.
- ^ "The Summit in Dimondale is closing its doors". WILX. February 5, 2021.
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