# Edmonton Ice > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Edmonton_Ice > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Edmonton_Ice.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Ice > Source revision: 1286848402 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Ice hockey team in Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton Ice City Edmonton, Alberta League Western Hockey League Operated 1996 (1996)–98 Home arena Northlands Agricom Colours Blue, bronze, black, and white Franchise history 1996–1998 Edmonton Ice 1998–2019 Kootenay Ice 2019–2023 Winnipeg Ice 2023–present Wenatchee Wild The **Edmonton Ice** were a Canadian major [junior ice hockey](/source/Junior_ice_hockey) team based in [Edmonton](/source/Edmonton), [Alberta](/source/Alberta). A [Western Hockey League](/source/Western_Hockey_League) expansion team established in 1996, the team played only two seasons from 1996 to 1998 before relocating to [Cranbrook, British Columbia](/source/Cranbrook%2C_British_Columbia), where the team became known as the [Kootenay Ice](/source/Kootenay_Ice). ## History The city of Edmonton had a rich history with the Western Hockey League (WHL), with [Edmonton Oil Kings](/source/Edmonton_Oil_Kings_(WCHL)) owner [Bill Hunter](/source/Bill_Hunter_(ice_hockey)) serving as a driving force behind the establishment of the league in 1966.[1] The Oil Kings were a successful early franchise, but relocated to Portland in 1976 after the establishment of the professional [Edmonton Oilers](/source/Edmonton_Oilers) of the [World Hockey Association](/source/World_Hockey_Association).[2] The Oil Kings briefly returned to the league for the 1978–79 season, but when the team relocated again, Edmonton was left without top-level junior hockey. After nearly two decades, the WHL expanded to Edmonton in 1996, and the Ice began play at the [Northlands Agricom](/source/Edmonton_Expo_Centre).[3] On January 16, 1996, [Dave Siciliano](/source/Dave_Siciliano) was announced as the first head coach for the Ice.[4] Siciliano and team owner [Ed Chynoweth](/source/Ed_Chynoweth) were committed to building a relationship between the Ice and local [minor ice hockey](/source/Minor_ice_hockey) programs.[5] The Ice completed the [1996–97 season](/source/1996%E2%80%9397_WHL_season) with 14 wins in 72 games, placing last overall in the league, and did not qualify for the playoffs.[6] When the team began the [1997–98 season](/source/1997%E2%80%9398_WHL_season) with nine losses and one tie, Siciliano was fired on October 24, 1997, and replaced by assistant coach [Ryan McGill](/source/Ryan_McGill).[7] During Siciliano's tenure, the Ice lost 31 games by a one-goal margin.[8] The team gained only three more wins and again missed the playoffs. After two seasons, the team relocated to Cranbrook, British Columbia, and became the [Kootenay Ice](/source/Kootenay_Ice). The team has since been relocated twice more. In 2019, the team moved from Cranbrook to Winnipeg and was known as the [Winnipeg Ice](/source/Winnipeg_Ice); then, in 2023, the team moved to [Wenatchee, Washington](/source/Wenatchee%2C_Washington), where they are known as the [Wenatchee Wild](/source/Wenatchee_Wild).[9][10] Edmonton gained a new WHL expansion franchise in 2007, which was named the [Edmonton Oil Kings](/source/Edmonton_Oil_Kings) after the original Edmonton WHL club.[11] ## Season-by-season record ***Note:** GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against* Season GP W L T GF GA Points Finish Playoffs 1996–97 72 14 56 2 231 295 30 5th Central Did not qualify 1997–98 72 17 49 6 242 328 40 4th Central Did not qualify ## NHL alumni - [Dean Arsene](/source/Dean_Arsene) - [Mike Green](/source/Mike_Green_(ice_hockey%2C_born_1979)) - [Jay Henderson](/source/Jay_Henderson_(ice_hockey)) - [Jason Jaffray](/source/Jason_Jaffray) - [Steve McCarthy](/source/Steve_McCarthy_(ice_hockey)) - [Jaroslav Obsut](/source/Jaroslav_Ob%C5%A1ut) - [Jarret Stoll](/source/Jarret_Stoll) - [Kyle Wanvig](/source/Kyle_Wanvig) - [Jeremy Yablonski](/source/Jeremy_Yablonski) - [Dmytro Yakushyn](/source/Dmytro_Yakushyn) ## See also - [List of ice hockey teams in Alberta](/source/List_of_ice_hockey_teams_in_Alberta) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-:1_1-0)** ["WHL History"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230731211503/https://whl.ca/history). *Western Hockey League*. Archived from [the original](https://whl.ca/history) on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-:12_2-0)** ["WHL History"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230731211503/https://whl.ca/history). *Western Hockey League*. Archived from [the original](https://whl.ca/history) on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Jordan, Kevin (2021-10-31). ["Edmonton Ice"](https://www.whlarenaguide.com/agricom.htm). *WHL Arena Guide*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230607043801/https://www.whlarenaguide.com/agricom.htm) from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-03. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Cowley-1996_4-0)** Cowley, Norm (January 16, 1996). ["Ice grabs ex-Pearn assistant"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83114829/siciliano-1996/). *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*. Edmonton, Alberta. p. 27. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Short-1996_5-0)** Short, John (January 17, 1996). ["Ice committed to minor ice hockey"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83114663/siciliano-1996/). *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*. Edmonton, Alberta. p. 28. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["1996–97 Western Hockey League Standings"](https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/whl19791997.html). *Hockey Database*. Retrieved August 12, 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Turchansky, Ray (October 25, 1997). ["Coach Siciliano bumped off ice"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83118800/siciliano-1997/). *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*. Edmonton, Alberta. p. 34. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-nov-26-1997_8-0)** Moore, Steve (November 26, 1997). ["Sports Digest: Ex-Ice coach gets new job"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83208691/siciliano-1997/). *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*. Edmonton, Alberta. p. 36. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Greenslade, Brittany; Dacey, Elisha (2019-01-28). ["WHL to announce Kootenay Ice moving to Winnipeg – on the coldest day of the year"](https://globalnews.ca/news/4898284/whl-to-announce-kootenay-ice-moving-to-winnipeg-on-the-coldest-day-of-the-year/). *Global News*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230403212206/https://globalnews.ca/news/4898284/whl-to-announce-kootenay-ice-moving-to-winnipeg-on-the-coldest-day-of-the-year/) from the original on 2023-04-03. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Western Hockey League's Winnipeg Ice franchise moving to Wenatchee, Wash"](https://www.sportsnet.ca/juniors/article/western-hockey-leagues-winnipeg-ice-franchise-moving-to-wenatchee-wash/). *[Sportsnet](/source/Sportsnet)*. [The Canadian Press](/source/The_Canadian_Press). 2023-06-16. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230616190842/https://www.sportsnet.ca/juniors/article/western-hockey-leagues-winnipeg-ice-franchise-moving-to-wenatchee-wash/) from the original on 2023-06-16. 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Retrieved 2024-05-14. v t e Winnipeg Ice Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba Founded in 1996 Member of the Western Hockey League Franchise Edmonton Ice Kootenay Ice Winnipeg Ice Wenatchee Wild Arenas Northlands Agricom Western Financial Place Wayne Fleming Arena Canada Life Centre Memorial Cup Championship 2002 Conference Championships 1999–00 2001–02 2010–11 Division Championships B.C.: 2004–05 East: 2021–22, 2022–23 President's/Ed Chynoweth Cup 1999–00 2001–02 2010–11 v t e Defunct Western Hockey League teams Billings Bighorns Calgary Buffaloes / Centennials Calgary Wranglers Chilliwack Bruins Edmonton Ice Edmonton Oil Kings Estevan Bruins Flin Flon Bombers Great Falls Americans Kamloops Chiefs Kelowna Wings Kootenay Ice Lethbridge Broncos Moose Jaw Canucks Nanaimo Islanders New Westminster Bruins Spokane Flyers Tacoma Rockets Vancouver Nats Victoria Cougars Weyburn Red Wings Winnipeg Ice Winnipeg Jets / Clubs / Monarchs Winnipeg Warriors CHL Memorial Cup Ed Chynoweth Cup WHL seasons WHL history Awards OHL QMJHL --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Edmonton Ice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Ice) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Ice?action=history)). 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