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Prince Albert Raiders

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.

Prince Albert Raiders
CityPrince Albert, Saskatchewan
LeagueWestern Hockey League
ConferenceEastern
DivisionEast
Founded1971 (1971)
Home arenaArt Hauser Centre
ColoursGreen, black, gold
     
General managerCurtis Hunt
Head coachJeff Truitt
Websitechl.ca/whl-raiders/
Franchise history
1971–1982Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
1982–presentWestern Hockey League
Championships
Regular season titles2 (1984–85, 2018–19)
Division titles5 (1984–85, 1991–92, 1998–99, 2018–19, 2019–20)
Playoff championshipsEd Chynoweth Cup
2 (1985, 2019)
Memorial Cup 1 (1985)

History

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Founding and SJHL dynasty

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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]

Joining the WHL

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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]

Post-Simpson era

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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.

Habscheid era

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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]

Kyle Chipchura with the Raiders in 2005. Chipchura served as captain in 2005–06.

Logos and uniforms

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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]

Championships

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WHL Championships

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Memorial Cup finals

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Season-by-season record

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Marc Habscheid coached the Raiders from 2014 to 2022.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties OTL = Overtime losses Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPointsFinishPlayoffs
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
1971–724432120-277185513rd SJHLLost semifinal
1972–734833150-284202481st SJHL NorthLost semifinal
1973–745035150-228204701st SJHLWon League
1974–755839190-351210781st SJHL NorthLost final
1975–765847101-377184951st SJHLWon League, won Anavet Cup
1976–776045141-392242911st SJHL NorthWon League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup
1977–785941171-391220831st SJHLWon League, won Anavet Cup
1978–796044133-405221911st SJHLWon League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup
1979–806045141-381197911st SJHLWon League, won Anavet Cup
1980–81605073-4541991031st SJHLWon League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup
1981–82605730---1141st SJHLWon League, won Anavet Cup, won Centennial Cup
Western Hockey League
1982–837216551-312455338th EastDid not qualify
1983–847241292-411357845th EastLost in first round
1984–857258113-4812551161st EastWon championship and Memorial Cup
1985–867252173-4242571072nd EastLost East Division final
1986–877243263-346264893rd EastLost East Division semifinal
1987–887243245-373284913rd EastLost East Division semifinal
1988–897237332-302286764th EastLost East Division quarterfinal
1989–907238331-302286772nd EastLost East Division final
1990–917238295-337284814th EastLost East Division quarterfinal
1991–927250202-3562611021st EastLost East Division final
1992–937225425-252317559th EastDid not qualify
1993–947231374-326321668th EastDid not qualify
1994–957244262-308267902nd EastLost East Division final
1995–967247196-3092501002nd EastLost Eastern Conference final
1996–977229349-235262675th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
1997–987220475-322288456th EastDid not qualify
1998–997245225-288213951st EastLost Eastern Conference final
1999–0072263367221257654th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2000–0172184734204348436th EastDid not qualify
2001–0272264123234324575th EastDid not qualify
2002–0372273735185258625th EastDid not qualify
2003–0472382365215186872nd EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2004–0572313254185191713rd EastLost Eastern Conference final
SeasonGPWLOTLSOLGFGAPointsFinishPlayoffs
2005–06722536110167228615th EastDid not qualify
2006–0772273933203266604th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2007–0872264232196248576th EastDid not qualify
2008–0972313641233270674th EastDid not qualify
2009–1072323532229249695th EastDid not qualify
2010–1172313623247283674th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2011–1272214533219312486th EastDid not qualify
2012–1372372834234233812nd EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2013–1472353232243258754th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2014–1572313722215257665th EastDid not qualify
2015–1672382671222223842nd EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2016–1772214452198283496th EastDid not qualify
2017–1872322794245250775th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2018–19685410223071561121st EastWon championship
2019–2064361864210160821st EastCancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020–2124911317081224th EastNo playoff held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021–2268283541194225615th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal
2022–2368283731198239596th EastDid not qualify
2023–2468313223215221674th EastLost Eastern Conference quarterfinal

Playoffs (SJHL)

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  • 1972 Lost semifinal
Raiders defeated Weyburn Red Wings, 4–2
Melville Millionaires defeated Raiders, 4–2
  • 1973 Lost semifinal
Raiders defeated Yorkton Terriers, 4–1
Humboldt Broncos defeated Raiders, 4–0
Raiders defeated Humboldt Broncos, 4–0
Raiders defeated Saskatoon Olympics, 4–0
Raiders defeated Estevan Bruins, 4–1 (SJHL Champions)
Selkirk Steelers (MJHL) defeated Raiders, 4–2
  • 1975 Lost final
Raiders defeated Saskatoon Olympics, 4–1
Raiders defeated Battleford Barons, 4–0
Swift Current Broncos defeated Raiders, 4–2
Raiders defeated Battleford Barons, 4–0
Raiders defeated Swift Current Broncos, 4–0
Raiders defeated Weyburn Red Wings, 4–0 (SJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated Selkirk Steelers (MJHL), 4–1 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Spruce Grove Mets (AJHL) defeated Raiders, 4–1
Raiders defeated Humboldt Broncos, 4–0
Raiders defeated Swift Current Broncos, 4–1
Raiders defeated Melville Millionaires, 4–2 (SJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated Dauphin Kings (MJHL), 4–1 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Calgary Canucks (AJHL), 4–1 (Abbott Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL), 4–0 (Centennial Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Battleford Barons, 4–0
Raiders defeated Swift Current Broncos, 4–3
Raiders defeated Moose Jaw Canucks, 4–1 (SJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated Kildonan North Stars (MJHL), 4–0 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Merritt Centennials (BCJHL), 4–1 (Abbott Cup Champions)
Guelph Platers (OPJHL) defeated Raiders, 4–0
Raiders defeated Battleford Barons, 4–1
Raiders defeated Swift Current Broncos, 4–3
Raiders defeated Moose Jaw Canucks, 4–2 (SJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated Selkirk Steelers (MJHL), 4–1 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Fort Saskatchewan Traders (AJHL), 4–2 Abbott Cup Champions)
First in 1979 Centennial Cup round robin (3-1)
Raiders defeated Sherwood-Parkdale Metros (IJHL), 5-4 (OT) in final (Centennial Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Weyburn Red Wings, 4–1
Raiders defeated Swift Current Broncos, 4–2
Raiders defeated Moose Jaw Canucks, 4–2 (SJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated Selkirk Steelers (MJHL), 4–2 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Red Deer Rustlers (AJHL) defeated Raiders, 4–2
Raiders defeated Battleford Barons, 4–0
Raiders defeated Humboldt Broncos, 4–0
Raiders defeated Moose Jaw Canucks, 4–3 (SAJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated St. Boniface Saints (MJHL), 4–1 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated St. Albert Saints (AJHL), 4–0 (Abbott Cup Champions)
First in 1981 Centennial Cup round robin (3-1)
Raiders defeated Belleville Bulls (OPJHL), 6-2 in final (Centennial Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Humboldt Broncos, 4–0
Raiders defeated Swift Current Broncos, 4–0
Raiders defeated Yorkton Terriers, 4–0 (SAJHL Champions)
Raiders defeated Fort Garry Blues (MJHL), 4–2 (Anavet Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated St. Albert Saints (AJHL), 4–1 (Abbott Cup Champions)
Raiders defeated Guelph Platers (OJHL), 4–0 (Centennial Cup Champions)

Players

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Current roster

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Updated January 11, 2024.[19]

#NatPlayerPosS/GAgeAcquiredBirthplaceDrafted
18 Oli ChenierLWR172022Winnipeg, ManitobaEligible 2025
7 Justice ChristensenDR182022Red Deer, AlbertaUndrafted
24 Niall Crocker (A)RWR192019Delta, British ColumbiaUndrafted
15 Brayden DubeRWR182022Roblin, ManitobaEligible 2024
10 Terrell GoldsmithDL192020Fort St. James, British Columbia2023, 102nd Overall, ARI
30 Max HildebrandGL192019Martensville, SaskatchewanUndrafted
14 Jacob HoffroggeDR212023Saskatoon, SaskatchewanUndrafted
3 Eric Johnston (C)DL202019Regina, SaskatchewanUndrafted
8 Easton KovacsDL192022Delta, British ColumbiaUndrafted
32 Matej KubiesaRWR172023Frýdek-Místek, Czech RepublicEligible 2024
29 Harrison LodewykRWL192020Red Deer, AlbertaUndrafted
34 Krzysztof MaciasLWL202023Nowy Targ, PolandUndrafted
28 Grady MartinCL182021Oyen, AlbertaEligible 2024
27 Turner McMillenRWL212024Carievale, SaskatchewanUndrafted
20 Luke MorozLWL162022Grand Coulee, SaskatchewanEligible 2025
18 Aiden OiringCL192022Calgary, AlbertaUndrafted
16 Cole PeardonRWL182021Outlook, SaskatchewanEligible 2024
5 Doogan PedersonDL172022Langley, British ColumbiaEligible 2024
35 Nathan PrestonGL182023Penticton, British ColumbiaEligible 2024
21 Ryder RitchieLWR172021Calgary, AlbertaEligible 2024
2 Tyrone SobryDL172021Saskatoon, SaskatchewanEligible 2024
23 Sloan Stanick (A)LWR202021Rapid City, ManitobaUndrafted

NHL alumni

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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]

SJHL Raiders

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WHL Raiders

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Retired numbers

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Numbers retired by the Raiders:[20]

#Player
4Dave Manson
9Mike Modano
16Dan Hodgson

Team records

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Team records for a single season[21]
StatisticTotalSeason
Most points1191984–85
Most wins581984–85
Most road wins271984–85
Most home wins311984–85
Most goals for4811984–85
Fewest goals for1672005–06
Fewest goals against1562018–19
Most goals against4441982–83
Individual player records for a single season[21]
StatisticPlayerTotalSeason
Most goalsDan Hodgson701984–85
Most assistsDan Hodgson1191983–84
Most pointsDan Hodgson1821984–85
Most points, defencemanManny Viveiros1091983–84
Penalty minutesDarin Kimble3071987–88
Best GAA (goalie)Ian Scott1.832018–19
Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played
Career records[21]
StatisticPlayerTotalCareer
Most goalsDan Hodgson1881982–1985
Most assistsDan Hodgson3051982–1985
Most pointsDan Hodgson4931982–1985
Most points, defencemanManny Viveiros3211982–1986
Most games playedSean Montgomery3452014–2019
Most games played (goalie)Evan Lindsay2061996–2000
Most shutouts (goalie)Rejean Beauchemin122002–2005

Awards

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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)

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Raider History". Prince Albert Raiders. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ a b Lapp, Richard M.; White, Silas (1993). Local Heroes: A History of the Western Hockey League. Madeira Park, British Columbia: Harbour Publishing. pp. 145–147. ISBN 1-55017-080-5.
  4. ^ Mahon, Rob (2023-03-21). "'One of the greatest years of my life': Former Raider Patrick recalls lone season in Prince Albert". PA Now. Archived from the original on 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  5. ^ a b "Terry Simpson given big honour by WHL". PA Now. 2011-03-18. Archived from the original on 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  6. ^ a b Provost, Kelly (2019-05-10). "Prince Albert Raiders on the verge of a WHL championship". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  7. ^ a b c Lapp, Richard; Macaulay, Alec (1997). The Memorial Cup: Canada's National Junior Hockey Championship. Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing. pp. 219–220. ISBN 1-55017-170-4.
  8. ^ "1985 Memorial Cup winners celebrate 30th anniversary in Prince Albert". CBC News. 2015-03-13. Archived from the original on 2015-03-14.
  9. ^ "Raiders beat Giants in overtime to win WHL title in seven games". Sportsnet. Canadian Press. 2019-05-14. Archived from the original on 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  10. ^ Larson, Scott (2019-05-22). "'No one picked us to be here,' Raiders coach says as Prince Albert ousted from Memorial Cup". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  11. ^ a b Bidwell, Derek (2021-03-05). "Prince Albert Raiders return as one of the favourites in shortened WHL season". Global News. Archived from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  12. ^ D'Andrea, Jeff (2021-05-13). "Looking back at the time the Raiders won it all". PA Now. Archived from the original on 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  13. ^ a b c Creamer, Chris (2013-05-16). "Back to Green: Prince Albert Raiders Unveil New Look". SportsLogos.net. Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  14. ^ "Prince Albert Raiders unveil new mascot, stir public controversy". CTV News. 2014-11-18. Archived from the original on 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  15. ^ Vecchio, Jaryn (2021-12-21). "P.A. Raiders unveil new mascot". PA Now. Archived from the original on 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  16. ^ "'Insensitive and offensive' Prince Albert Raiders jersey to be discontinued immediately". CBC Sports. 2021-10-02. Archived from the original on 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  17. ^ Craddock, Derek (2022-03-19). "'I'm very happy': Designer of new Raiders jersey can't wait to see them on the ice". PA Now. Archived from the original on 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  18. ^ McLernon, Will (2024-01-25). "Prince Albert's WHL Cobra Chickens the latest in a trend of lighthearted 1-day rebrands". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  19. ^ WHL Network, Western Hockey League, retrieved 2024-01-11
  20. ^ Kowal, Nolan (2024-12-23). "Year in Review: Dan Hodgson's number 16 retired by Raiders". PA Now. Archived from the original on 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  21. ^ a b c "Team Record Book". Prince Albert Raiders. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
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Preceded by Centennial Cup Champions
1977		Succeeded by
Preceded by Centennial Cup Champions
1979		Succeeded by
Preceded by Centennial Cup Champions
1981 and 1982		Succeeded by
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