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| Spirit River Rangers | |
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| City | Spirit River, Alberta |
| League | NPHL |
| Division | West Division |
| Home arena | Maclean Rec Center |
| Colours | Red, White, Blue |
| President |  Jim Nicholson |
| General manager | Mike Schlachter Carl Yaremko |
| Head coach | Rick White |
| Captain | Rylan Yaremko |
| Website | Team Website |
Spirit River Rangers is a Canadian Senior ice hockey team from Spirit River, Alberta, Canada that play in The North Peace Hockey League (NPHL).
History edit
The Spirit River Rangers joined the newly formed South Peace Hockey league in 1954[1][2] . In October 1955 the Spirit River Arena ,called Ice Palace roof collapsed due to snowfall. This ended the Rangers season and caused them to go on hiatus until the Arena was Ffxed[1]. The Rangers Wwn the South Peace Hockey League Championship in the 1963-64 season[1]. After the 1965-66 SPHL Season the Rangers folded due to the team not having Artificial Ice in the local arena.[2]
The Spirit River Rangers joined the Beaver Hockey League in 1980-81. The Rangers Played in the Beaver Hockey League until 1983 when the league ceased.[3]
The Spirit River Rangers Rejoined the South Peace Hockey League in 1983[2]. The Rangers continued to play in the SPHL until 1987 when the League restructured and became the Central Peace Hockey League. The Rangers played in the Central Peace Hockey League from 1987 to 1991
The Spirit River Rangers Joined the North Peace Hockey League for the 1991-92 Hockey season. The Rangers have had great success in the League having won 12 League Championships starting in 1997-98. The Rangers took a leave of absence in 2017 due to lack of player interest[4].
The Spirit River Rangers Returned to the North Peace Hockey League for the 2022-23 Season Under new team Leadership[5][6].
Leagues edit
- South Peace Hockey League 1954-1955, 1956-1966
- Beaver Hockey League 1980-1983[7]
- South Peace Hockey League 1983-1987
- Central Peace Hockey League 1987-1991
- North Peace Hockey League 1991-2009, 2010-2017, 2022-present
Championships edit
Hockey Alberta Senior A Provincial Champion edit
- 1997-98
Hockey Alberta Senior AA Provincial Champion edit
- 2008-09
SPHL Champions edit
- 1963-64 SPHL
Campbell Cup Champions edit
References edit
- ^ a b c White, Ken (2023-02-13). "Spirit River Rangers: The first 10 years". Central Peace Signal. p. 6.
- ^ a b c Spirit River History Book Committee (1989). Chepi sepe : Spirit River : the land, the people. Spirit River Settlement Historical Society. p. 248. ISBN 0-88925-781-7.
- ^ "Fonds 488 Beaver Hockey League fonds". South Peace Regional Archives. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ^ Fisher, Erica (2017-10-16). "Spirit River Rangers taking leave of absence". My Grande Prairie Now. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ Clegg, Chris (July 19, 2022). "NPHL reorganizing for 2022-23". South Peace News.
- ^ "Spirit River Back In NPHL". River Country. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ "Fonds 488 Beaver Hockey League fonds". South Peace Regional Archives. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ Henson, Jeff (2014-03-24). "Spirit River Rangers take NPHL championship". My Grande Prairie Now. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ^ Clegg, Chris (2017-10-29). "5-time defending NPHL champs leave". South Peace News.