Cajun Catahoulas

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Cajun Catahoulas
CityCarencro, Louisiana
LeagueWestern States Hockey League
DivisionMidwest
Founded2005
Home arenaLouisiana HockeyPlex
Franchise history
2005–2008Cajun Catahoulas
2008–2009Texas Renegades
2009–2014New Mexico Renegades
2014–2018Springfield Express

The Cajun Catahoulas were a Junior A Tier III ice hockey team, based in Carencro, Louisiana, which is located just outside Lafayette. Initially announced in May 2005[1] as a Junior B team, the Catahoulas were promoted to Junior A Tier III in August 2007.[2] The team competed in the Midwest division of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) beginning in 2005–06 season. The Catahoula name was chosen as the Catahoula Leopard Dog is the state dog of Louisiana. For the 2008–09 season the Cajun Catahoulas moved their team and operations to North Richland Hills, Texas to become the Texas Renegades.

Season-by-season records[edit]

Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA PIM Regular Season Finish Playoffs
2005–06 40 11 28 1 23 129 239 4th of 6, Midwest[3] Lost Div. Semifinal vs. Fort Worth Texans
2006–07 44 3 41 0 6 113 323 2000 6th of 6, Midwest[4] Did not qualify
2007–08 51 5 44 2 12 104 356 1569 6th of 6, Midwest[5] Did not qualify

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kreig, Michael (2005-06-26). "Catahoula tickets on sale Monday". The Daily Advertiser. pp. 7B.
  2. ^ Cajun Catahoulas. "WSHL approved for Junior A Tier III". Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  3. ^ "2005-06 WSHL Standings". Hockey DB. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "2006-07 WSHL Standings". Hockey DB. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "2007-08 WSHL Standings". Hockey DB. Retrieved April 2, 2015.

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