The New Mexico Renegades were a Tier III Junior A ice hockey team, based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The team played in the Mountain Division of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). Their home games were played at the Blades Multiplex Arena. In 2014, the Renegades moved to Springfield, Missouri, and were renamed the Springfield Express.
History The franchise was founded in 2005 as the Cajun Catahoulas, based in Carencro, Louisiana. For the 2008–09 season the team was relocated North Richland Hills, Texas and renamed the Texas Renegades. After one season in Texas, the team was moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico and became the New Mexico Renegades. Prior to the 2011–12 season, the Renegades were purchased by Revolution Sports Management, Inc., which later moved the team to Springfield, Missouri.
Season-by-season records Season GP W L OTL Pts GF GA PIM Regular season finish Playoffs 2009–10 52 8 43 1 17 103 304 799 5th of 5, MidwestDid not qualify 2010–11 46 8 35 3 19 115 259 — 5th of 5, Midwest Did not qualify 2011–12 46 18 26 2 38 148 213 1055 4th of 5, Midwest Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-2 vs. El Paso Rhinos 2012–13 46 19 26 1 39 179 223 1332 5th of 6, Mountain Did not qualify 2013–14 46 5 40 1 11 68 328 775 6th of 6, Mountain Did not qualify
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