Blackfalds Bulldogs

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Blackfalds Bulldogs
CityBlackfalds, Alberta
LeagueAlberta Junior Hockey League
DivisionSouth
Founded2021 (2021)[1]
Home arenaEagle Builders Centre[1]
ColoursBlack, White, Grey, Tan
Owner(s)Doug Quinn, Jodie Quinn[1]
WebsiteOfficial website
Franchise history
1972–1976The Pass Red Devils
1976–1978Pincher Creek Panthers
1978–1979Calgary Chinooks
1979–1990Calgary Spurs
1990–2010Calgary Royals
2010–2019Calgary Mustangs
2021–Blackfalds Bulldogs

The Blackfalds Bulldogs are a junior "A" ice hockey team that plays in the South Division of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) based in Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada. The 2021–22 season is their inaugural season in Blackfalds.[1]

History[]

After several seasons of struggling financially, the Calgary Mustangs of the AJHL commenced negotiations to relocate its franchise to Strathmore.[2] After the relocation deal fell through, the team requested a leave of absence from the AJHL for the 2019–20 season.[2] The AJHL approved the request in May 2019, allowing the Calgary Mustangs to explore either a more viable future in Calgary or a relocation.[3] A few months later, the AJHL approved the purchase of the Mustangs by Doug Quinn, a businessman from Red Deer, and the relocation of the franchise to Blackfalds to begin play in the 2021–22 season.[4] The franchise announced its team name, the Blackfalds Bulldogs, in April 2020.[1]

On Dec 31, 2021, the Bulldogs debuted their 3rd jersey, a tan coloured “B” with a spiked collar underneath, at a home game against the Brooks Bandits. It was again worn in a Jan 21, 2022, home game against the Olds Grizzlys.

Season-by-season record[]

For previous teams' records, see Calgary Mustangs.

Note: GP = games played, W = wins, L = losses, OTL = overtime losses, Pts = points, GF = goals for, GA = goals against, PIM = penalties in minutes

Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
2021–22 45 19 25 1 39          

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Byron Hackett (April 30, 2020). "Lots of work to do for Blackfalds Bulldogs ahead of 2021-22 AJHL season". Red Deer Advocate. Black Press Media. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Rumbolt, Ryan (May 5, 2019). "Calgary Mustangs hockey club plans 'leave of absence' from AJHL next season". Calgary Sun. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "Calgary Mustangs Granted Leave of Absence for 2019-2020 Season". AJHL. May 18, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  4. ^ Dave Dormer (October 23, 2019). "AJHL approves move of Calgary Mustangs hockey club to Blackfalds". CTV News. Retrieved May 27, 2020.

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