Connecticut Jr. Rangers
| Connecticut Jr. Rangers | |
|---|---|
| City | Stamford, Connecticut |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League National Collegiate Development Conference |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Home arena | Chelsea Piers Connecticut |
| Colors | Blue, white, and red |
| Head coach | Jim Henkel |
| Affiliate | Connecticut Jr. Rangers (Tier III) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2017–present | Connecticut Jr. Rangers |
The Connecticut Jr. Rangers are Tier III and Tier II junior ice hockey teams playing in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) in the Premier and National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) divisions respectively. Both teams plays their home games at Chelsea Piers Connecticut.
History
In 2012, several teams decided to leave the Eastern Junior Hockey League and form their own league. The Connecticut Yankees, who had been in operation as an independent junior club since 1989, joined with the breakaway group and became founding members of the United States Premier Hockey League in 2013. In 2016, the league petitioned USA Hockey to begin sponsoring a separate Tier II league. In December, the USPHL petition was denied.[1] As a result, the USPHL left USA Hockey oversight and began operating their new division independently.[2] The second Connecticut Jr. Rangers team began that fall and both teams remain in operation (as of 2025).
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 50 | 27 | 20 | 3 | – | 57 | 174 | 155 | 5th of 11, USPHL | Won Quarterfinal series, 2–1 vs. South Shore Kings Lost Semifinal series, 0–2 vs. Islanders Hockey Club |
| 2018–19 | 50 | 30 | 17 | 1 | – | 63 | 178 | 148 | 3rd of 10, USPHL | Won Quarterfinal series, 2–0 vs. Syracuse Jr. Stars Won Semifinal series, 2–0 vs. Islanders Hockey Club Lost Championship series, 1–2 vs. Boston Jr. Bruins |
| 2019–20 | 50 | 27 | 14 | 9 | – | 63 | 168 | 141 | 3rd of 13, USPHL | Postseason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020–21 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 96 | 113 | 4th of 6, South Div. 7th of 13, USPHL |
Won Div. Quarterfinal series, 2–0 vs. Utica Jr. Comets Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 vs. Jersey Hitmen |
| 2021–22 | 49 | 19 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 44 | 152 | 184 | 6th of 6, South Div. 12th of 13, USPHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2022–23 | 50 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 54 | 153 | 154 | 5th of 7, South Div. t–9th of 14, USPHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2023–24 | 52 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 147 | 164 | t–5th of 6, Atlantic Conf. t–14th of 18, USPHL |
Lost Conf. Qualifier, 2–6 vs. Jersey Hitmen |
| 2024–25 | 53 | 18 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 123 | 169 | 7th of 7, Atlantic Div. 17th of 22, USPHL |
Did not qualify |
References
- ^ "DAILY DISH: USPHL-NAHL Showdown? Yea Right". Junior Hockey News. December 5, 2016.
- ^ "USPHL Announces New Tuition Free Hockey Division for 2017-18 Season". Junior Hockey News. October 6, 2016.