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Alko Wizards
The Alko Wizards are a professional hockey team based in Alko, Pakola. They compete in the Torland Hockey League as a member of the Hatch Division. The team is owned by Eric Barclay and plays their home games at the Misty Center.
The team was founded in 1983 by Barclay as part of that year's league expansion. The Wizards have not won a Marcotte Cup in one appearance.
Team history
Team culture
Fan base
Rivalries
Alko Barbarians
The two teams in Alko are both young and newer to the league but the two could also not be more differently culturally and stylistically. The Wizards play in a much higher income side of Alko and prefer a fast-paced style of play. The Barbarians play in a rougher more blue collar side of Alko and prefer a defensive-heavy style.
Team information
Ownership
The Wizards are currently owned by Eric Barclay, who founded the team in 1983. Gary Wisniewski also owns a minority stake in the team as part of the ownership group presented to the league to gain approval for a new team.
Home ice
The Wizards play their home games at the Misty Center in Alko.
Logos and uniforms
The Wizards' colors are claret red, powder blue, and white.
Minor league affiliates
The Wizards are affiliated with the Schonhardt Supernovas of the West Coast Hockey League.
Players & personnel
Current roster
Team captains
- Chris Waterman, 1983-1989
- Wade Guerin, 1990-present
Staff and coaches
Head coaches
| Name | Years Employed | Playoffs | Cups | Awards |
|---|
Assistant coaches
General managers
- Gary Wisniewski, 1983-present
Drafts
Seasons
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 76 | 12-12-52 | 48 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1984 | 76 | 15-9-52 | 54 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1985 | 48 | 7-5-36 | 26 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1986 | 76 | 17-17-42 | 68 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1987 | 76 | 25-19-32 | 94 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1988 | 76 | 40-13-23 | 133 | 1st, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Pioneers) |
| 1989 | 76 | 40-16-20 | 136 | 1st, Hatch | Lost Marcotte Cup (2-4 vs. Whales) |
| 1990 | 76 | 32-21-23 | 117 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Kings) |
| 1991 | 76 | 34-11-31 | 113 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost in wild card round (2-3 vs. Snappers) |
| 1992 | 76 | 33-17-26 | 116 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1993 | 76 | 32-21-23 | 117 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (0-4 vs. Captains) |
| 1994 | 76 | 31-14-31 | 107 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
Team and league honors
Banners and trophies
| Marcotte Cup | Louis Trophy | Division Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Hatch Division | ||
| 1989 Hatch Division |
Retired numbers
| No. | Player | Position | Career | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22* | Gary Wisniewski | C | 1975-1978 | 1983 |
*Not officially retired, but out of circulation and officially honored in recognition of Wisniewski's career with the Alko Wildcats of the United Hockey Alliance. Inaugural team captain Chris Waterman wore #22 with Wisniewski's blessing.
Hall of Famers
- Gary Wisniewski, general manager, 1983-present, inducted as a player 1983
