Prince Albert Raiders | |
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City | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan |
League | Western Hockey League |
Conference | Eastern |
Division | East |
Founded | 1971 |
Home arena | Art Hauser Centre |
Colours | Green, black, gold |
General manager | Curtis Hunt |
Head coach | Jeff Truitt |
Website | chl.ca/whl-raiders/ |
Franchise history | |
1971–1982 | Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League |
1982–present | Western Hockey League |
Championships | |
Regular season titles | 2 (1984–85, 2018–19) |
Division titles | 5 (1984–85, 1991–92, 1998–99, 2018–19, 2019–20) |
Playoff championships | Ed Chynoweth Cup 2 (1985, 2019) Memorial Cup 1 (1985) |
Current uniform | |
The Prince Albert Raiders are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Founded in 1971 as a member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the Raiders have been members of the Western Hockey League since 1982. They play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference and host games at the Art Hauser Centre.The Raiders are two-time Ed Chynoweth Cup winners, and won the Memorial Cup as Canadian junior champions in 1985.
The Raiders were founded as a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club in 1971, playing out of the newly constructed Prince Albert Communiplex, later renamed the Art Hauser Centre. [1] The Raiders quickly established themselves as one of the most successful Tier II junior clubs in Canada. The team won seven consecutive Anavet Cups from 1976 to 1982, defeating Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions for the right to play for the national championship. Prince Albert went on to win the national championship, the Centennial Cup, four times between 1977 and 1982. [2] [3] In this era, the Raiders competed against a number of future Ontario Hockey League teams, including the Guelph Platers and the Belleville Bulls. The team's early success came under manager and coach Terry Simpson—former player James Patrick called the coach "synonymous with winning and competing" [4] —and he remained coach when the team moved up to the top junior ranks by joining the WHL in 1982. [5]
The Raiders' first year in the WHL was a challenging one—the team finished last in the East Division and missed the playoffs. [3] However, Dan Hodgson was named the league's rookie of the year, and the team rapidly improved under Simpson's guidance. The Raiders made the playoffs in their second season, and were a bona fide contender by their third year in the league, boasting a defensive star in Manny Viveiros and future National Hockey League players such as Dave Manson and Ken Baumgartner. Hodgson, now captain, finished second in the league in scoring in 1984–85, and helped pace the Raiders to 58 wins and the league's best regular season record. In the playoffs, the Raiders lost only one game en route to their first league championship, securing the President's Cup with a sweep of the Kamloops Blazers. [6] The Raiders thus earned a spot in the 1985 Memorial Cup.
The Memorial Cup tournament also featured the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, the Verdun Junior Canadiens, and the Shawinigan Cataractes. In an opening game that featured 108 minutes in penalties, Prince Albert lost 6–2 to Shawinigan. [7] The second game saw the Raiders beat Verdun 5–3 with 2 goals from defenceman Dave Goertz. [7] In their third game, the Raiders defeated Sault Ste. Marie 8–6; Hodgson had 5 assists in the match. [7] The Raiders and Greyhounds would play each other again in the semi-finals, and Prince Albert would prevail again by a score of 8–3. The Raiders became national champions by defeating the Cataractes 6–1 in the final. [8] The Memorial Cup victory capped off a decade-long run in which the Raiders won five national championships.
The following season, the Raiders finished second overall before losing the Division Final in seven games to the Medicine Hat Tigers. Simpson won his second coach-of-the-year award, and then left the team to coach the New York Islanders, marking the end of an era. Simpson would return for a single season in 1989–90 before leaving again for the NHL. [5]
The Raiders remained competitive for much of the next decade, including another four runs to the division playoff final between 1990 and 1996. However, despite boasting future NHL players such as Mike Modano, Shane Hnidy, Scott Hartnell, Kyle Chipchura, and Josh Morrissey, the next 22 seasons would see the Raiders win only four playoff series—and none between 2005 and 2019—missing the playoffs altogether eleven times.
Marc Habscheid joined the team as coach in 2014, and he worked to rebuild the team into a contender. That work paid off by 2018, when the Raiders began their most successful season in more than two decades. Led by Brett Leason, Noah Gregor, and Ian Scott, 2018–19 saw the Raiders put together their first 100-point season since 1995–96 and their best since 1984–85, securing their second Scotty Munro Trophy as regular season champions. They had a longer road in the playoffs than in 1985, culminating in a seven-game championship series against the Vancouver Giants, a series in which they led 3 games to 1. [6] The Raiders won their second WHL title with a 3–2 game 7 overtime win over the Giants, with Dante Hannoun scoring the overtime winner. [9] The win sent the Raiders to their second Memorial Cup tournament, where they were knocked out in the preliminary round. [10]
Led by the team's first 18-year old captain in Kaiden Guhle, the Raiders had another strong season in 2019–20; however, with the team atop the East Division, the season was cut short and the playoffs cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ending the Raiders' hopes of repeating. [11] The team participated in a shortened 2020–21 campaign featuring only East Division opponents. [11] Due to the modified campaigns, the Raiders were the last team to win the Ed Chynoweth Cup at when the 2021–22 campaign began. [12]
The Raiders originally wore green and yellow uniforms with a logo featuring a skating hockey player. [13] From 1985 until the mid-1990s, the team adopted imagery featuring an Arab mascot wielding a scimitar. Although the team moved away from this look in 1996—adopting black as its primary colour and a new logo featuring a pirate's head—the Raiders stirred controversy in the twenty-first century by bringing back elements of branding from the era. [13] In 2014, the team faced criticism for introducing a mascot that was a caricature of an Arab man; [14] the team ultimately retired the mascot and would late introduce a parrot mascot in its place. [15] In 2021, the team forced the WHL to apologize when it brought back its 1980s jerseys as a third-jersey; the move was called "insensitive and offensive". [16]
The Raiders re-adopted green as the primary colour in 2013, and ditched the pirate logo in favour of a sword-and-shield logo featuring "PA" initials. [13] A new third jersey introduced in 2022 paid homage to the pirate era. [17]
Like many junior teams, the Raiders frequently adopt limited-edition and special-event jerseys. In 2024, the team temporarily re-branded as the Cobra Chickens, unveiling a new jersey featuring a Canada goose logo. [18]
Playoff Division/Conference Champions
Scotty Munro Memorial Trophies
Regular season Division Champions
| Centennial Cup Champions
Abbott Cup Champions
Anavet Cup Champions
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Champions
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Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties OTL = Overtime losses Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League | ||||||||||
1971–72 | 44 | 32 | 12 | 0 | - | 277 | 185 | 51 | 3rd SJHL | Lost semifinal |
1972–73 | 48 | 33 | 15 | 0 | - | 284 | 202 | 48 | 1st SJHL North | Lost semifinal |
1973–74 | 50 | 35 | 15 | 0 | - | 228 | 204 | 70 | 1st SJHL | Won League |
1974–75 | 58 | 39 | 19 | 0 | - | 351 | 210 | 78 | 1st SJHL North | Lost final |
1975–76 | 58 | 47 | 10 | 1 | - | 377 | 184 | 95 | 1st SJHL | Won League, won Anavet Cup |
1976–77 | 60 | 45 | 14 | 1 | - | 392 | 242 | 91 | 1st SJHL North | Won League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup |
1977–78 | 59 | 41 | 17 | 1 | - | 391 | 220 | 83 | 1st SJHL | Won League, won Anavet Cup |
1978–79 | 60 | 44 | 13 | 3 | - | 405 | 221 | 91 | 1st SJHL | Won League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup |
1979–80 | 60 | 45 | 14 | 1 | - | 381 | 197 | 91 | 1st SJHL | Won League, won Anavet Cup |
1980–81 | 60 | 50 | 7 | 3 | - | 454 | 199 | 103 | 1st SJHL | Won League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup |
1981–82 | 60 | 57 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 114 | 1st SJHL | Won League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup |
Western Hockey League | ||||||||||
1982–83 | 72 | 16 | 55 | 1 | - | 312 | 455 | 33 | 8th East | Did not qualify |
1983–84 | 72 | 41 | 29 | 2 | - | 411 | 357 | 84 | 5th East | Lost in first round |
1984–85 | 72 | 58 | 11 | 3 | - | 481 | 255 | 116 | 1st East | Won championship and Memorial Cup |
1985–86 | 72 | 52 | 17 | 3 | - | 424 | 257 | 107 | 2nd East | Lost East Division final |
1986–87 | 72 | 43 | 26 | 3 | - | 346 | 264 | 89 | 3rd East | Lost East Division semifinal |
1987–88 | 72 | 43 | 24 | 5 | - | 373 | 284 | 91 | 3rd East | Lost East Division semifinal |
1988–89 | 72 | 37 | 33 | 2 | - | 302 | 286 | 76 | 4th East | Lost East Division quarterfinal |
1989–90 | 72 | 38 | 33 | 1 | - | 302 | 286 | 77 | 2nd East | Lost East Division final |
1990–91 | 72 | 38 | 29 | 5 | - | 337 | 284 | 81 | 4th East | Lost East Division quarterfinal |
1991–92 | 72 | 50 | 20 | 2 | - | 356 | 261 | 102 | 1st East | Lost East Division final |
1992–93 | 72 | 25 | 42 | 5 | - | 252 | 317 | 55 | 9th East | Did not qualify |
1993–94 | 72 | 31 | 37 | 4 | - | 326 | 321 | 66 | 8th East | Did not qualify |
1994–95 | 72 | 44 | 26 | 2 | - | 308 | 267 | 90 | 2nd East | Lost East Division final |
1995–96 | 72 | 47 | 19 | 6 | - | 309 | 250 | 100 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference final |
1996–97 | 72 | 29 | 34 | 9 | - | 235 | 262 | 67 | 5th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
1997–98 | 72 | 20 | 47 | 5 | - | 322 | 288 | 45 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
1998–99 | 72 | 45 | 22 | 5 | - | 288 | 213 | 95 | 1st East | Lost Eastern Conference final |
1999–00 | 72 | 26 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 221 | 257 | 65 | 4th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2000–01 | 72 | 18 | 47 | 3 | 4 | 204 | 348 | 43 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
2001–02 | 72 | 26 | 41 | 2 | 3 | 234 | 324 | 57 | 5th East | Did not qualify |
2002–03 | 72 | 27 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 185 | 258 | 62 | 5th East | Did not qualify |
2003–04 | 72 | 38 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 215 | 186 | 87 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2004–05 | 72 | 31 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 185 | 191 | 71 | 3rd East | Lost Eastern Conference final |
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
2005–06 | 72 | 25 | 36 | 1 | 10 | 167 | 228 | 61 | 5th East | Did not qualify |
2006–07 | 72 | 27 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 203 | 266 | 60 | 4th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2007–08 | 72 | 26 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 196 | 248 | 57 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
2008–09 | 72 | 31 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 233 | 270 | 67 | 4th East | Did not qualify |
2009–10 | 72 | 32 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 229 | 249 | 69 | 5th East | Did not qualify |
2010–11 | 72 | 31 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 247 | 283 | 67 | 4th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2011–12 | 72 | 21 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 219 | 312 | 48 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
2012–13 | 72 | 37 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 234 | 233 | 81 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2013–14 | 72 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 243 | 258 | 75 | 4th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2014–15 | 72 | 31 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 215 | 257 | 66 | 5th East | Did not qualify |
2015–16 | 72 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 222 | 223 | 84 | 2nd East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2016–17 | 72 | 21 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 198 | 283 | 49 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
2017–18 | 72 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 245 | 250 | 77 | 5th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2018–19 | 68 | 54 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 307 | 156 | 112 | 1st East | Won championship |
2019–20 | 64 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 210 | 160 | 82 | 1st East | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
2020–21 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 70 | 81 | 22 | 4th East | No playoff held due to COVID-19 pandemic |
2021–22 | 68 | 28 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 194 | 225 | 61 | 5th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
2022–23 | 68 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 198 | 239 | 59 | 6th East | Did not qualify |
2023–24 | 68 | 31 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 215 | 221 | 67 | 4th East | Lost Eastern Conference quarterfinal |
The following list includes alumni from the Prince Albert Raiders of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and the Western Hockey League (WHL) who went on to play in the National Hockey League.[ citation needed ]
Numbers retired by the Raiders: [19]
# | Player |
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4 | Dave Manson |
9 | Mike Modano |
16 | Dan Hodgson |
Statistic | Total | Season |
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Most points | 119 | 1984–85 |
Most wins | 58 | 1984–85 |
Most road wins | 27 | 1984–85 |
Most home wins | 31 | 1984–85 |
Most goals for | 481 | 1984–85 |
Fewest goals for | 167 | 2005–06 |
Fewest goals against | 156 | 2018–19 |
Most goals against | 444 | 1982–83 |
Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
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Most goals | Dan Hodgson | 70 | 1984–85 |
Most assists | Dan Hodgson | 119 | 1983–84 |
Most points | Dan Hodgson | 182 | 1984–85 |
Most points, defenceman | Manny Viveiros | 109 | 1983–84 |
Penalty minutes | Darin Kimble | 307 | 1987–88 |
Best GAA (goalie) | Ian Scott | 1.83 | 2018–19 |
Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played |
Statistic | Player | Total | Career |
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Most goals | Dan Hodgson | 188 | 1982–1985 |
Most assists | Dan Hodgson | 305 | 1982–1985 |
Most points | Dan Hodgson | 493 | 1982–1985 |
Most points, defenceman | Manny Viveiros | 321 | 1982–1986 |
Most games played | Sean Montgomery | 345 | 2014–2019 |
Most games played (goalie) | Evan Lindsay | 206 | 1996–2000 |
Most shutouts (goalie) | Rejean Beauchemin | 12 | 2002–2005 |
Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (WHL player of the year)
Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (WHL rookie of the year)
Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy (WHL top defenceman)
Del Wilson Trophy (WHL top goaltender)
Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy (WHL coach of the year)
Doc Seaman Trophy (WHL scholastic player of the year)
WHL Playoff MVP (Awarded since 1992)
Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy (Memorial Cup MVP)
Hap Emms Memorial Trophy (Memorial Cup top goaltender)
George Parsons Trophy (Memorial Cup sportsmanship)
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