Lansing Wolves

The Lansing Wolves were a junior ice hockey team a member of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) as part of the Premier Division. The team played its home games at the Summit Sports and Ice Complex in Dimondale, Michigan, a suburb of Lansing. The franchise was previously a member of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) from 2010 to 2018 as the Battle Creek Jr. Revolution and the West Michigan Wolves.

Lansing Wolves
CityDimondale, Michigan
LeagueUSPHL Premier
ConferenceGreat Lakes
Founded2010
Home arenaSummit Sports and Ice Complex
Owner(s)Meijer Hockey
Franchise history
2010–2014Battle Creek Jr. Revolution
2014–2017West Michigan Wolves
2017–2020Lansing Wolves

History

The team began as the Battle Creek Jr. Revolution in 2010 joining the independent Northern Junior Hockey League (NJHL) for the 2010–11 season. In August 2010, with rumors of the league folding, the Jr. Revolution left the NJHL and joined the USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Central States Hockey League. The Jr. Revolution replaced the Grand Rapids Owls, who suspended operations, as the 12th team in the Central States Hockey League. In November 2010, the CSHL changed its name to the North American 3 Hockey League after the Tier II North American Hockey League took over operations of the CSHL.

The team ownership was initially the Revolution Advertising LLC.[1] until acquired by Dr. Joseph Burkhardt in 2014. On April 1, 2014, the team re-branded itself as the West Michigan Wolves.[2]

In 2017, the franchise relocated the Lansing suburb of Dimondale, Michigan, and were renamed Lansing Wolves.[3]

In 2018, the Wolves left the NA3HL for United States Premier Hockey League's Premier Division, a non-sanctioned league.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wolves were not listed as members of the USPHL prior to the 2020–21 season. In February 2021, their home arena in Dimondale, Summit Sports and Ice Complex, closed.[5]

Season-by-season records
SeasonGPWLOTLSOLPtsGFGARegular Season FinishPlayoffs
Battle Creek Jr. Revolution
2010–11450440118527712th of 12, NA3HLDid not qualify
2011–1248048000623484th of 4, North
16th of 16, NA3HL		Did not qualify
2012–134873812171062595th of 5, Central
16th of 17, NA3HL		Did not qualify
2013–14481470—2533416th of 6, Central
21st of 21, NA3HL		Did not qualify
West Michigan Wolves
2014–154731151—631521281st of 6, Central
10th of 31, NA3HL		Won Div. Semifinals, 2–1 vs. Peoria Mustangs
Won Div. Finals, 2–1 vs. Wisconsin Whalers
1–2–0 in Silver Cup Round Robin
(W, 3–1 vs. Americans; L, 0–2 vs. Bulls; L, 1–3 vs. Jr. Predators)
2015–164726174—561701613rd of 6, East
17th of 34, NA3HL		Won Div. Semifinals, 2–0 vs. Toledo Cherokee
Lost Div. Finals, 0–2 vs. Metro Jets
2016–1747222212471521474th of 6, East
29th of 48, NA3HL		Lost Div. Semifinals, 1–2 vs. Metro Jets
Lansing Wolves
2017–1847261713561521253rd of 6, East
19th of 42, NA3HL		Lost Div. Semifinals, 0–2 vs. Pittsburgh Vengeance
2018–1944231821491401514th of 6, Great Lakes Conf.
26th of 52, USPHL-Premier		Lost Div. Nationals qualifiers, 0–2 vs. Metro Jets
2019–2044142721311231985th of 6, Great Lakes Conf.
39th of 52, USPHL-Premier		Lost Div. Nationals qualifiers, 1–2 vs. Lake Erie Bighorns

References
  1. http://www.bcjrrevolutionhockey.com/contact.html%5B%5D
  2. "West Michigan Wolves Era In NA3HL To Begin in 2014-15". West Michigan Wolves. April 1, 2014. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  3. "NA3HL WEST MICHIGAN WOLVES RELOCATE TO LANSING MICHIGAN". The Junior Hockey News. April 14, 2017.
  4. "USPHL ANNOUNCES PREMIER DIVISION EXPANSION FOR THE 2018 – 2019 SEASON WITH SIX NEW TEAMS IN THE GREAT LAKES CONFERENCE". United States Premier Hockey League. April 19, 2018.
  5. "The Summit in Dimondale is closing its doors". WILX. February 5, 2021.


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