List of Chicago Wolves seasons

A banner commemorating the Wolves' inaugural season in the Allstate Arena

The Chicago Wolves are a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League (AHL). They are members of the Midwest division in the Western Conference.[1] The Wolves were founded in 1994, as an expansion team in the International Hockey League (IHL).[2] They joined the AHL in 2001, following the league's absorption of the IHL.[3] In twenty professional seasons Chicago has won four league championships, six conference titles, and seven division championships, while failing to qualify for the playoffs five times.

The Wolves' first title came in the 1997–98 season when they won the Turner Cup as IHL champions.[4] Two seasons later Chicago set a franchise record for points with 114, which helped them win the Fred A. Huber Trophy as the team with the league's best record.[5][6] The Wolves continued their success in the playoffs losing four total games in three series en route to their second Turner Cup.[7] In the IHL's final season the Wolves again won the Western Conference, but lost in the finals to the Orlando Solar Bears in five games. Joining the AHL for the 2001–02 season, they became the sixth team in league history to win the Calder Cup in their first year.[8] Chicago's second season witnessed them play 23 overtime games, with the Wolves winning an AHL single season record 11 of the contests. Additionally, 7 of the wins came on home ice, which is also a league record.[9] They captured their second Calder Cup in 2008, after defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the finals.

## Table key

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Finish

| Final position in division or conference standings

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| Goals against (goals scored by the Wolves' opponents)

| Goals for (goals scored by the Wolves)

| Number of games played

| Number of losses

| Number of losses in overtime

SOL

| Number of losses in the shootout

PIM

| Penalties in minutes

Pts

| Number of points

| Number of ties

| Number of wins

## Season-by-season records

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League Champions †  | Conference Champions *  | Division Champions ^  | Regular season league leader ¤

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Finish  | GP  | W  | L  | T  | OT | SOL | Pts | GF  | GA  | PIM | GP  | W  | L  | GF  | GA  | Result
International Hockey League
1994–95 | — | Northern | 3rd | 81 | 34 | 33 | — | 14 | 0 | 82 | 261 | 306 | 2,223 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 16 | Lost in first round 0–3 (Kalamazoo Wings)[10]
1995–96 | — | Midwest | 2nd | 82 | 40 | 34 | — | — | 8 | 88 | 288 | 310 | 2,423 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 32 | Won in first round 3–1 (San Francisco Spiders)
Lost in Quarterfinals 1–4 (Las Vegas Thunder)[11]
1996–97 | — | Midwest | 3rd | 82 | 40 | 36 | — | — | 6 | 86 | 276 | 290 | 1,508 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | Lost in first round 1–3 (San Antonio Dragons)[12]
1997–98 | Western* | Midwest^ | 1st | 82 | 55¤ | 24 | — | — | 3 | 113 | 301¤ | 258 | 1,751 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 77 | 63 | Won in first round 3–0 (Manitoba Moose)
Won in Quarterfinals 4–2 (Milwaukee Admirals)
Won in Semifinals 4–2 (Long Beach Ice Dogs)
Won in Turner Cup Finals 4–3 (Detroit Vipers)†[13]
1998–99 | Western | Midwest^ | 1st | 82 | 49 | 21 | — | — | 12 | 110 | 285 | 246 | 2,044 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 32 | Won quarterfinals 3–0 (Manitoba Moose)
Lost in Semifinals 3–4 (Houston Aeros)[14]
1999–00 | Western* | — | 1st | 82 | 53¤ | 21 | — | — | 8 | 114¤ | 270¤ | 228 | 1,695 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 55 | 39 | Won quarterfinals 4–0 (Long Beach Ice Dogs)
Won in Semifinals 4–2 (Houston Aeros)
Won in Turner Cup Finals 4–2 (Grand Rapids Griffins)†[7]
2000–01 | Western* | — | 1st | 82 | 43 | 32 | — | — | 7 | 93 | 267 | 249 | 1,563 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 47 | 43 | Won quarterfinals 4–1 (Milwaukee Admirals)
Won in Semifinals 4–2 (Manitoba Moose)
Lost in Turner Cup Finals 1–4 (Orlando Solar Bears)[15]
American Hockey League
2001–02 | Western* | West | 4th | 80 | 37 | 31 | 7 | 5 | — | 86 | 250 | 236 | 1,695 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 74 | 58 | Won in Conference Qualifier 2–1 (Cincinnati Mighty Ducks)
Won in Conference Quarterfinals 3–2 (Grand Rapids Griffins)
Won in Conference Semifinals 4–3 (Syracuse Crunch)
Won in Conference Finals 4–1 (Houston Aeros)
Won in Calder Cup Finals 4–1 (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)†[16]
2002–03 | Western | West | 2nd | 80 | 43 | 25 | 8 | 4 | — | 98 | 276 | 237 | 1,905 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 21 | Won in Conference Quarterfinals 3–2 (Hershey Bears)
Lost in Conference Semifinals 4–0 (Grand Rapids Griffins)[17]
2003–04 | Western | West | 2nd | 80 | 42 | 26 | 9 | 3 | — | 96 | 246 | 208 | 1,658 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 24 | Won in Division Semifinals 4–0 (Grand Rapids Griffins)
Lost in Division Finals 2–4 (Milwaukee Admirals)[18]
2004–05 | Western* | West^ | 1st | 80 | 49 | 24 | — | 5 | 2 | 105 | 245 | 211 | 1,954 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 50 | 32 | Won in Division Semifinals 4–1 (Houston Aeros)
Won in Division Finals 4–1 (Cincinnati Mighty Ducks)
Won in Conference Finals 4–0 (Manitoba Moose)
Lost in Calder Cup Finals 0–4 (Philadelphia Phantoms)[19]
2005–06 | Western | West | 5th | 80 | 36 | 32 | — | 4 | 8 | 84 | 278 | 275 | 2,028 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify
2006–07 | Western | West | 2nd | 80 | 46 | 25 | — | 3 | 6 | 101 | 331¤ | 252 | 1,704 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 51 | 36 | Won in Division Semifinals 4–0 (Milwaukee Admirals)
Won in Division Finals 4–2 (Iowa Stars)
Lost in Conference Finals 1–4 (Hamilton Bulldogs)[20]
2007–08 | Western* | West^ | 1st | 80 | 53 | 22 | — | 2 | 3 | 111 | 300¤ | 226 | 1,869 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 76 | 52 | Won in Division Semifinals 4–2 (Milwaukee Admirals)
Won in Division Finals 4–3 (Rockford IceHogs)
Won in Conference Finals 4–1 (Toronto Marlies)
Won in Calder Cup Finals 4–2 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)†[21]
2008–09 | Western | West | 6th | 80 | 38 | 37 | — | 3 | 2 | 81 | 226 | 222 | 1,288 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify
2009–10 | Western | West^ | 1st | 80 | 49 | 24 | — | 1 | 6 | 105 | 264 | 214 | 1,112 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 46 | Won in Division Semifinals 4–3 (Milwaukee Admirals)
Lost in Division Finals 3–4 (Texas Stars)[22]
2010–11 | Western | West | 6th | 80 | 39 | 30 | — | 5 | 6 | 89 | 260 | 262 | 1402 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify
2011–12 | Western | Midwest^ | 1st | 76 | 42 | 27 | — | 4 | 3 | 91 | 213 | 193 | 1,065 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals 2–3 (San Antonio Rampage)[23]
2012–13 | Western | Midwest | 4th | 76 | 37 | 30 | — | 5 | 4 | 83 | 204 | 207 | 1,090 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify
2013–14 | Western | Midwest^ | 1st | 76 | 45 | 21 | — | 5 | 5 | 100 | 239 | 191 | 1,026 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 32 | Won in Conference Quarterfinals 3–2 (Rochester Americans)
Lost in Conference Semifinals 0–4 (Toronto Marlies)[24]
2014–15 | Western | Midwest | 3rd | 76 | 40 | 29 | — | 6 | 1 | 87 | 210 | 198 | 1,076 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals 2–3 (Utica Comets)
2015–16 | Western | Central | 6th | 76 | 33 | 35 | — | 5 | 3 | 74 | 194 | 228 | 1,230 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify
2016–17 | Western | Central^ | 1st | 76 | 44 | 19 | — | 8 | 5 | 101 | 251 | 200 | 947 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 35 | Won Division Semifinals 3–2 (Charlotte Checkers)
Lost division finals 1–4 (Grand Rapids Griffins)
2017–18 | Western | Central^ | 1st | 76 | 42 | 23 | — | 7 | 4 | 95 | 244 | 208 | 848 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | Lost Division Semifinals 0–3 (Rockford IceHogs)
2018–19 | Western* | Central^ | 1st | 76 | 44 | 22 | — | 6 | 4 | 98 | 250 | 199 | 886 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 64 | 67 | Won Division Semifinals 3–2 (Grand Rapids Griffins)
Won Division Finals 4–2 (Iowa Wild)
Won Conference Finals 4–2 (San Diego Gulls)
Lost Calder Cup Finals 1–4 (Charlotte Checkers)
IHL totals | 573 | 314 | 201 | — | 14 | 44 | 686 | 1,948 | 1,887 | 13,207 | 80 | 47 | 33 | 255 | 239 | 7 playoff appearances
AHL totals | 1,408 | 759 | 482 | 24 | 81 | 62 | 1,684 | 4,181 | 3,967 | 24,783 | 168 | 93 | 76 | 495 | 442 | 13 playoff appearances
Franchise totals | 1,981 | 1,073 | 683 | 24 | 95 | 106 | 2,370 | 6,129 | 5,854 | 37,990 | 248 | 140 | 109 | 750 | 681 | 20 playoff appearances

## References

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General

* Chaimovitch, Jason, ed. (2012). "American Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2012–13" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-12-31.
* "Chicago Wolves Statistics and History (IHL)". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
* "Chicago Wolves Statistics and History (AHL)". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.

Specific

1. ^ Chaimovitch 2012, p. 9
2. ^ Smith, William (1995-10-06). "Upstart Wolves Skate a Fine Line as Second Season Starts". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
3. ^ Spellman, Mike (2001-10-12). "AHL president: Merger 'good for all of us'.(Sports Weekend)". Daily Herald.[dead link]
4. ^ "Joseph Turner Memorial Cup". Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2012-12-31.
5. ^ "Chicago Wolves Statistics and History (IHL)". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
6. ^ Spellman, Mike (2000-04-21). "Despite Wolves' dominance, Houston has a shot at the Cup.(SportsWeekend)". Daily Herald.[dead link]
7. ^ a b "1999-00 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
8. ^ "Top Wolves Moments Of The Decade #5-1". Chicago Wolves. Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
9. ^ Chaimovitch 2012, p. 180
10. ^ "1994-95 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
11. ^ "1995-96 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
12. ^ "1996-97 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
13. ^ "1997-98 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
14. ^ "1998-99 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
15. ^ "2000-01 IHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
16. ^ "2001-02 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
17. ^ "2002-03 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
18. ^ "2003-04 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
19. ^ "2004-05 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
20. ^ "2006-07 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
21. ^ "2007-08 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
22. ^ "2009-10 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
23. ^ "2011-12 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
24. ^ "2011-12 AHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2013-01-08.

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