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Kootenay Ice
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Kelowna Rockets
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Kelowna Rockets
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Victoria Royals
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Regina Pats
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Wikipedia - Tri-City Americans
The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at Toyota Center.
History
The Tri-City Americans franchise is an original franchise of the WHL. They began in 1966 as the Calgary Buffaloes before being renamed the "Centennials" after one season. The franchise was also known as the "Billings Bighorns" from 1977 to 1982 before relocating to Nanaimo, British Columbia, as the Nanaimo Islanders. After one season, they moved to New Westminster, British Columbia, to become the second incarnation of the New Westminster Bruins. They moved to the Tri-Cities in 1988.[]
At their annual New Year's Eve game against the Spokane Chiefs on December 31, 2008, the Americans set a record for attendance at a hockey game in the Toyota Center, with 6,042 attendees. The Americans surpassed this number on March 13, 2010, in a game against Spokane, with an attendance of 6,053.
The Americans won the Western Conference championship for the first time, in the 2010 playoffs, defeating the Chilliwack Bruins, Kelowna Rockets, and Vancouver Giants in successive series before dropping the league championship to the Calgary Hitmen in five games.
The Tri-City Americans have a rich history in the WHL, with a dedicated fan base and a reputation for producing talented players who go on to have successful careers in professional hockey. The team's colors are red, white, and blue, and their logo features a stylized eagle head.
Known for their fast-paced, physical style of play, the Tri-City Americans are a formidable opponent on the ice. They have a tradition of strong goaltending and solid defensive play, as well as a potent offense that can score goals in bunches.
Overall, the Tri-City Americans are a respected and competitive team in the WHL, with a proud tradition of success and a bright future ahead. Fans can always expect exciting and intense hockey whenever they watch the Americans take the ice.