Wausau RiverWolves

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Wausau RiverWolves
City Wausau, Wisconsin
League North American 3 Hockey League
DivisionCentral
Founded2010
Home arena Marathon Park Arena
ColorsPurple, silver and white
   
Franchise history
2010–2011 Chicago Force
2011–2012 Chicago Hitmen
2013–2016 Chicago Jr. Bulldogs
2016–2017 Chicago Bulldogs
2017–2021Wausau RiverWolves
2021–present Wausau Cyclones

The Wausau RiverWolves were a Tier III junior ice hockey team playing in the North American 3 Hockey League. The RiverWolves played their home games at the Marathon Park Arena in Wausau, Wisconsin.

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History

In 2016, the Chicago Bulldogs were purchased by Exceed Hockey Group, LLC. [1] At the time, the group also owned the Minnesota Magicians of the NAHL and, other than a new logo, no further changes were made. Less than a year later, the franchise was sold for a second time. The new owners, REB Enterprise, LLC, moved the team to Wausau, Wisconsin and changed the name to the 'Wausau RiverWolves'. The new owners also controlled the New Ulm Steel, a fellow NA3HL franchise. [2]

During their existence as the RiverWolves, the club was one of the least successful in the league. They missed the postseason in three of four seasons and finished last in their division twice. In 2021, the club was sold once more, this time to Hockey Management Group, LLC. [3] The team changed its name and colors but was able to play out of the same arena.

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLSOLPtsGFGARegular Season FinishPlayoffs
2017–1847113510231272834th of 5, Central Div.
36th of 44, NA3HL
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (North Iowa Bulls)
2018–194793710191202966th of 7, Central Div.
30th of 36, NA3HL
Did not qualify
2019–20476383015962916th of 6, Central Div.
32nd of 34, NA3HL
Did not qualify
2020–21406331013702186th of 6, Central Div.
30th of 31, NA3HL
Did not qualify

References

  1. "Chicago Bulldogs purchased by NAHL Magicians ownership". North American 3 Hockey League. May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  2. "Chicago sold, relocated to Wausau, Wisconsin to become RiverWolves". North American 3 Hockey League. April 26, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  3. "New Ownership Announced". Wausau Cyclones. Retrieved May 26, 2025.