The Alaska Avalanche were a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's West Division. The team played its home games first at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska and then at the MTA Events Center in Palmer, Alaska.
History In 2005, the Springfield Spirit moved to Wasilla, Alaska, as the 'Wasilla Spirit', only to re-brand themselves as the 'Alaska Avalanche' the next season. The Avalanche played out of the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla until the end of the 2009–10 season. The Avalanche moved to Palmer, Alaska, beginning in the 2010–11 season and played at the MTA Events Center.
The team relocated to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 2012, taking the place of the ECHL's Johnstown Chiefs, who moved to Greenville, South Carolina, in 2011. They became known as the Johnstown Tomahawks.
Season-by-season records
Season GP W L OTL PTS GF GA PIM Finish PlayoffsWasilla Spirit 2005–06 56 23 33 2 48 133 187 1,307 t-3rd of 5, Westt-15th of 20, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 2–3 (Fairbanks Ice Dogs)Alaska Avalanche 2006–07 62 16 39 7 39 148 242 1,699 6th of 6, South17th of 17, NAHLDid not qualify 2007–08 58 16 38 4 36 158 270 1,251 5th of 6, South17th of 18, NAHLDid not qualify 2008–09 58 23 30 5 51 172 224 1,505 3rd of 4, West16th of 19, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 1–3 (Wenatchee Wild) 2009–10 58 32 19 7 71 198 178 1,393 2nd of 4, Westt-5th of 19, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 (Fairbanks Ice Dogs) 2010–11 58 32 22 4 68 193 173 1,479 3rd of 6, West13th of 26, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 0–3 (Wenatchee Wild) 2011–12 60 35 19 6 76 192 173 1,161 3rd of 6, West13th of 28, NAHLLost Div. Semifinal series, 2–3 (Wenatchee Wild)
References
External links Hockey DB Elite Prospects Johnstown Tomahawks Team Information