Chicago Jr. Bulldogs
| Chicago Jr. Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| City | Romeoville, Illinois |
| League | North American 3 Hockey League |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Home arena | Canlan Ice Sports |
| Colors | Red, black and white |
| Franchise history | |
| 2010–2011 | Chicago Force |
| 2011–2012 | Chicago Hitmen |
| 2013–2016 | Chicago Jr. Bulldogs |
| 2016–2017 | Chicago Bulldogs |
| 2017–2021 | Wausau RiverWolves |
| 2021–present | Wausau Cyclones |
The Chicago Jr. Bulldogs (aka Chicago Bulldogs) were a Tier III junior ice hockey team playing in the North American 3 Hockey League. The Bulldogs played their home games at the Canlan Ice Sports in Romeoville, Illinois.
History
After the Chicago Hitmen folded in 2012,[1] their NA3HL affiliate went dormant. A year later, Ken Kestas purchased the franchise and brought it back as the Chicago Jr. Bulldogs.[2]
After three increasingly poor seasons, the Jr. Bulldogs were purchased by Exceed Hockey Group, LLC.[3] At the time, the group also owned the Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL and, other than a new logo and dropping 'Jr.' from their name, no further changes were made. Less than a year later, the franchise was sold again. The new owners, REB Enterprise, LLC, moved the team to Wausau, Wisconsin and changed the name to the 'Wausau RiverWolves'.
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jr. Bulldogs | ||||||||||
| 2013–14 | 48 | 24 | 17 | 7 | - | 55 | 201 | 197 | 4th of 6, Central Div. 11th of 21, NA3HL |
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Peoria Mustangs) |
| 2014–15 | 47 | 19 | 24 | 4 | - | 42 | 158 | 195 | 5th of 6, Central Div. 21st of 31, NA3HL |
Did not qualify |
| 2015–16 | 47 | 2 | 45 | 0 | - | 4 | 75 | 427 | 5th of 5, Central Div. 34th of 34, NA3HL |
Did not qualify |
| Chicago Bulldogs | ||||||||||
| 2016–17 | 47 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 67 | 505 | 6th of 6, Central Div. 48th of 48, NA3HL |
Did not qualify |
References
- ^ "Chicago Hitmen will not play in 2012-13". NAHL. May 11, 2012.
- ^ "NA3HL approves new membership to Chicago Jr. Bulldogs". NA3HL. March 1, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Chicago Bulldogs purchased by NAHL Magicians ownership". North American 3 Hockey League. May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2025.