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==History== |
==History== |
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On June 16, 2023, the [[Western Hockey League]] (WHL) and the Wild franchise announced that [[British Columbia Hockey League]]'s [[Wenatchee Wild (junior A)|Wenatchee Wild]] owners David and Lisa White had purchased the franchise playing as the [[Winnipeg Ice]] and the league approved relocation to Wenatchee starting in the 2023–24 WHL season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WHL announces relocation of Winnipeg ICE franchise to Wenatchee, Washington for 2023-24 season – WHL Network |url=https://whl.ca/article/whl-announces-relocation-of-winnipeg-ice-franchise-to-wenatchee-washington-for-2023-24-season |access-date=July 13, 2023 |language=en-CA}}</ref> The Wild name and branding was carried forward to the WHL organization. The team was added to the U.S. Division of the Western Conference of the WHL, alongside new in-state rivals [[Seattle Thunderbirds]], [[Everett Silvertips]], [[Spokane Chiefs]], and [[Tri-City Americans]], as well as the [[Portland Winterhawks]]. |
On June 16, 2023, the [[Western Hockey League]] (WHL) and the Wild franchise announced that [[British Columbia Hockey League]]'s [[Wenatchee Wild (junior A)|Wenatchee Wild]] owners David and Lisa White had purchased the franchise playing as the [[Winnipeg Ice]] and the league approved relocation to Wenatchee starting in the 2023–24 WHL season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WHL announces relocation of Winnipeg ICE franchise to Wenatchee, Washington for 2023-24 season – WHL Network |url=https://whl.ca/article/whl-announces-relocation-of-winnipeg-ice-franchise-to-wenatchee-washington-for-2023-24-season |access-date=July 13, 2023 |language=en-CA}}</ref> The Wild name and branding was carried forward to the WHL organization. The team was added to the U.S. Division of the Western Conference of the WHL, alongside new in-state rivals [[Seattle Thunderbirds]], [[Everett Silvertips]], [[Spokane Chiefs]], and [[Tri-City Americans]], as well as the [[Portland Winterhawks]]. |
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On July 13, 2023, [[Kevin Constantine]] was announced as the team's first WHL head coach.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://chl.ca/whl-wild/wild-announce-hiring-of-kevin-constantine-as-teams-first-head-coach-in-whl-era/ |title=Wild Announce Hiring of Kevin Constantine As Team’s First Head Coach in WHL Era |website=Wenatchee Wild |date=July 13, 2023}}</ref> Constantine was suspended indefinitely by the WHL on September 25, 2023, pending an independent investigation into alleged violations of the league's regulations and policies.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/sports/whl-suspends-wild-head-coach-kevin-constantine-due-to-alleged-violations-of-policies/article_7b1f8fa0-5c1b-11ee-88a2-a34cbaeaba14.html |title=WHL suspends Wild head coach Kevin Constantine due to 'alleged violation' of policies |website=Wenatchee World |date=September 26, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rocca |first=Taylor |date=September 25, 2023 |title=WHL announces suspension of Kevin Constantine |url=https://chl.ca/whl/whl-announces-suspension-of-kevin-constantine/ |access-date=September 26, 2023 |website=Western Hockey League |language=en-US}}</ref> |
On July 13, 2023, [[Kevin Constantine]] was announced as the team's first WHL head coach.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://chl.ca/whl-wild/wild-announce-hiring-of-kevin-constantine-as-teams-first-head-coach-in-whl-era/ |title=Wild Announce Hiring of Kevin Constantine As Team’s First Head Coach in WHL Era |website=Wenatchee Wild |date=July 13, 2023}}</ref> Constantine was suspended indefinitely by the WHL on September 25, 2023, pending an independent investigation into alleged violations of the league's regulations and policies.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/sports/whl-suspends-wild-head-coach-kevin-constantine-due-to-alleged-violations-of-policies/article_7b1f8fa0-5c1b-11ee-88a2-a34cbaeaba14.html |title=WHL suspends Wild head coach Kevin Constantine due to 'alleged violation' of policies |website=Wenatchee World |date=September 26, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rocca |first=Taylor |date=September 25, 2023 |title=WHL announces suspension of Kevin Constantine |url=https://chl.ca/whl/whl-announces-suspension-of-kevin-constantine/ |access-date=September 26, 2023 |website=Western Hockey League |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Current roster== |
==Current roster== |
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<section begin=roster /><small>Updated November 24, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://whl.ca/roster/222/270 |title=WHL Network |publisher=Western Hockey League |access-date=November 24, 2023}}</ref></small><br> |
<section begin=roster /><small>Updated November 24, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://whl.ca/roster/222/270 |title=WHL Network |publisher=Western Hockey League |access-date=November 24, 2023}}</ref></small><br> |
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| Wenatchee Wild | |
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| City | Wenatchee, Washington |
| League | Western Hockey League |
| Division | U.S. |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Home arena | Town Toyota Center |
| Colors | Blue, black, and white |
| Owner(s) | David White |
| General manager | Bliss Littler |
| Head coach | Roy Sommer[1] |
| Media | NewsRadio 560 KPQ |
| Website | chl |
| Franchise history | |
| 1996–1998 | Edmonton Ice |
| 1998–2019 | Kootenay Ice |
| 2019–2023 | Winnipeg Ice |
| 2023–present | Wenatchee Wild |
The Wenatchee Wild are an American major junior ice hockey team based in Wenatchee, Washington. The team began play in the 2023–24 WHL season.
History
On June 16, 2023, the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Wild franchise announced that British Columbia Hockey League's Wenatchee Wild owners David and Lisa White had purchased the franchise playing as the Winnipeg Ice and the league approved relocation to Wenatchee starting in the 2023–24 WHL season.[2] The Wild name and branding was carried forward to the WHL organization. The team was added to the U.S. Division of the Western Conference of the WHL, alongside new in-state rivals Seattle Thunderbirds, Everett Silvertips, Spokane Chiefs, and Tri-City Americans, as well as the Portland Winterhawks.[citation needed]
On July 13, 2023, Kevin Constantine was announced as the team's first WHL head coach.[3] Constantine was suspended indefinitely by the WHL on September 25, 2023, pending an independent investigation into alleged violations of the league's regulations and policies.[4][5]
Current roster
Updated November 24, 2023.[6]
References
- ^ "Wild hire AHL's winningest coach Roy Sommer". chl.ca. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "WHL announces relocation of Winnipeg ICE franchise to Wenatchee, Washington for 2023-24 season – WHL Network". Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Wild Announce Hiring of Kevin Constantine As Team's First Head Coach in WHL Era". Wenatchee Wild. July 13, 2023.
- ^ "WHL suspends Wild head coach Kevin Constantine due to 'alleged violation' of policies". Wenatchee World. September 26, 2023.
- ^ Rocca, Taylor (September 25, 2023). "WHL announces suspension of Kevin Constantine". Western Hockey League. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "WHL Network". Western Hockey League. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
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