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| Wenatchee Wild | |
|---|---|
| City | Wenatchee, Washington |
| League | British Columbia Hockey League |
| Division | U.S. |
| Founded | 2010 (BCHL franchise) 2008 (First NAHL franchise) |
| Home arena | Town Toyota Center |
| Colors | Blue, black, and white |
| Owner(s) | David White |
| General manager | Bliss Littler |
| Head coach | Chris Clark |
| Media | NewsRadio 560 KPQ |
| Franchise history | |
| First NAHL franchise | |
| 2008–2013 | Wenatchee Wild |
| 2013–2015 | Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees |
| 2015–2017 | Aston Rebels |
| 2017–2018 | Philadelphia Rebels |
| 2018–present | Jamestown Rebels |
| BCHL franchise | |
| 2010–2013 | Fresno Monsters |
| 2013–2023 | Wenatchee Wild |
The Wenatchee Wild were a Junior A ice hockey team. The team played its home games at the 4,300-seat Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee, Washington. The team joined the North American Hockey League as an expansion club for the 2008–09 season, and in that time they were well known for their rivalry with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. The Wild moved to the British Columbia Hockey League for 2015–16, after seeking approval from both Hockey Canada and USA Hockey for three years. In 2023, the ownership of the Wild purchased and relocated the Winnipeg Ice, a major junior Western Hockey League franchise, under the Wenatchee Wild brand, but ceased operations of their junior A team.[1][2]
- ^ "WHL announces relocation of Winnipeg ICE franchise to Wenatchee, Washington for 2023-24 season". Western Hockey League. June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Wenatchee Wild Announce Move to Western Hockey League Ahead of 2023-24 Season". WenatcheeWildHockey.com. June 16, 2023.