The Cities

of the West along with their barns

Cities Included (or to be included)

Pacific Northwest

• Anchorage, Alaska
• Cranbrook, British Columbia
• Eugene, Oregon
• Fairbanks, Alaska
• Kelowna, British Columbia
• Kamloops, British Columbia
• Kimberley, British Columbia
• Nanaimo, British Columbia
• Nelson, British Columbia
• New Westminster, British Columbia
• Pasco, Washington (Tri-Cities)
• Portland, Oregon
• Prince George, British Columbia
• Rossland, British Columbia
• Seattle, Washington
• Spokane, Washington
• Tacoma, Washington
• Trail, British Columbia
• Vancouver, British Columbia
• Vancouver, Washington
• Victoria, British Columbia

Califonia and Nevada

• Bakersfield, California
• Fresno, California
• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Los Angeles, California (includes LA and Orange Counties)
• Reno, Nevada
• San Diego, California
• San Francisco, California (includes the entire Bay Area)

Rockies

• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Billings, Montana
• Boise, Idaho
• Butte, Montana
• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Denver, Colorado
• Great Falls, Montana
• Mexico City, DF
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Tucson, Arizona

Canadian Praries

• Brandon, Manitoba
• Calgary, Alberta
• Edmonton, Alberta
• Estevan, Saskatchewan
• Flin Flon, Manitoba
• Lethbridge, Alberta
• Medicine Hat, Alberta
• Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
• Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
• Regina, Saskatchewan
• Red Deer, Alberta
• Saskaton, Saskatchewan
• Swift Current, Saskatchewan
• Weyburn, Saskatchewan
• Winnipeg, Manitoba

US Prairies

• Abilene, Texas
• Amarillo, Texas
• Austin, Texas
• Bismark, North Dakota
• Corpus Chritsti, Texas
• Dallas, Texas
• El Paso, Texas
• Fargo, North Dakota
• Fort Worth, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• Kansas City, Kansas (and Missouri)
• Minot, North Dakota
• Odessa, Texas
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Omaha, Nebraska
• San Angelo, Texas
• San Antonio, Texas
• Temple, Texas
• Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Waco, Texas
• Wichita, Kansas

Abilene, Texas

Population

• 1900 3
• 1910 9
• 1920 10
• 1930 23
• 1940 27
• 1950 46
• 1960 90 120
• 1970 90 114
• 1980
• 1990 120
• 2000 127

Teams

• 1988-2000 Abilene Aviators (WPHL)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Population

• 1900 6
• 1910 11
• 1920 15
• 1930 27
• 1940 35
• 1950 97
• 1960 201
• 1970 244 316

Teams

• 1973-1974 Albuquerque Six-guns (CHL)
• 1975-1977 Albuquerque Chaparrals (SWHL)
• 1996-pesent New Mexico Scorpians (WPHL-CHL)

Arenas

• Tingley Coliseum
• • Capacity: 11,600
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Amarillo, Texas

Population

• 1900 1
• 1910 10
• 1920 15
• 1930 43
• 1940 52
• 1950 74
• 1960 138 149
• 1970 127 144

Teams

• 1968-1969 Amarillo Wranglers (CHL)
• 1970-1971 Amarillo Wranglers (CHL)
• 1975-1977 Amarillo Wranglers (SWHL)
• 1976-2002 Amarillo Rattlers (WPHL-CHL)
• 2002-present Amarillo Gorillas (CHL)

Arenas

• Amarillo Civic Center
• • Capacity: 5,000
  • Rink Size: 185x85

Anchorage, Alaska

Population

• 1930 2
• 1940 3
• 1970 48

Teams

• 1995-present Anchorage Aces (WCHL-ECHL)

Arenas

• Sullivan Arena
• • Location: 1600 Gambell Street
  • Capacity: 6,500

Austin, Texas

Population

• 1900 22
• 1910 30
• 1920 35
• 1930 53
• 1940 88
• 1950 132
• 1960 187 212
• 1970 252 296

Teams

• 1996-present Austin Ice Bats (WPHL-CHL)

Arenas

• Travis County Exposition Center
• • Capacity: 7,600

Bakersfield, California

Population

• 1920 19
• 1930 26
• 1940 29
• 1970 70 329

Teams

• 1995-present Bakersfield Fog (WCHL-ECHL)

Arenas

• Bakersfield Convention Center
• Bakersfield Centennial Garden
• • Opened: 1998
  • Capacity: 9,000

Belton, Texas

Population

• Belton; Temple; Kileen
• 1900 4; 7; 1
• 1910 4; 11; 1
• 1920 5; 11; 1
• 1930 4; 15; 1
• 1940 4; 15; 1
• 1950 6; 25; 7
• 1960 8; 30; 23
• 1970 9; 33; 36

Teams

• 1996-2001 Central Texas Stampede (WPHL)

Arenas

• Bell County Exposition Center
• • Capacity: 6,559

Billings, Montana

Population

• 1920 15
• 1930 16
• 1940 23
• 1970 62 87

Teams

• 1975-1977 Billings Blazers (SWHL)
• 1977-1982 Billings Bighorns (WCHL/WHL)
• 1983-1984 Montana Magic (CHL)
• 1985-1986 Billings Marlboros (CnHL)

Arenas

• The Metra
• • Capacity: 8,660

Bismark, North Dakota

Population

• 1920 7
• 1930 11
• 1940 15
• 1970 35

Teams

• 1976-1977 Bismark Capitols (SWHL)
• 1992-1993 Bismark Bulls (AHA)

Boise, Idaho

Population

• 1920 21
• 1930 22
• 1940 26
• 1970 75 112

Teams

• 1987-present Idaho Stealheads (WCHL-ECHL)

Arenas

• Bank of America Centre
• • Opened: 1997
  • Location: 233 South Capital Boulevard
  • Capacity: 5,000

Brandon, Manitoba

Population

• 1941 17
• 1971 31

Teams

• 1955-1957 Brandon Regals (WHL)
• 1967-present Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL-WHL)

Arenas

• Keystone Centre
• • Location: 1175 - 18th Street
  • Capacity: 5,600
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Butte, Montana

Population

• 1920 42
• 1930 40
• 1940 37
• 1970 23

Teams

• 1975-1976 Butte Copper Kings (SWHL)

Calgary, Alberta

Population

• 1921 63
• 1941 89
• 1971 403 403

Teams

• 1921-1926 Calgary Tigers (WCHL)
• 1926-1927 Calgary Tigers (PHL)
• 1932-1936 Calgary Tigers (WCHL-NWHL)
• 1938-1939 Calgary Stampeders (ASHL)
• 1945-1951 Calgary Stampeders (WCSHL)
• 1951-1963 Calgary Stampeders (PCHL-WHL)
• 1966-1967 Calgary Spurs (WCSHL)
• 1966-1967 Calgary Buffaloes (WCHL)
• 1967-1977 Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
• 1972-1973 Calgary Broncos (WHA)
• 1975-1977 Calgary Cowboys (WHA)
• 1977-1986 Calgary Wranglers (WCHL-WHL)
• 1980-present Calgary Flames (NHL)
• 1995-present Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

Arenas

• Corral
• • Location: 1410 Olympic Way SE
  • Capacity: 7,424
• Saddledome
• • Capacity: 19,989
  • Rink Size: 200x85

  

  Saddle Dome

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Population

• 1920 30
• 1930 33
• 1940 37
• 1970 135 236

Teams

• 1944-present Colorado College (NCAA)
• 1998-2002 Colorado Springs Gold Kings (WCHL)

Arenas

• World Arena

Corpus Christi, Texas

Population

• 1900 5
• 1910 8
• 1920 11
• 1930 28
• 1940 57
• 1950 108
• 1960 168 222
• 1970 205 285

Teams

• 1998-2003 Corpus Christi Ice Rays (WPHL-CHL)
• 2003-present Corpus Christi Rays (CHL)

Cranbrook, British Columbia

Population

• 1970 12

Teams

• 1968-1969 Cranbrook Royals (WIHL)
• 1973-1978 Cranbrook Royals (WIHL)
• 1998-2004 Kootenay Ice (WHL)

Dallas, Texas

Population

• 1900 43
• 1910 92
• 1920 159
• 1930 260
• 1940 295
• 1950 434
• 1960 680 1,084
• 1970 844 1,556

Teams

• 1941-1942 Dallas Texans (AHA)
• 1945-1949 Dallas Texans (USHL)
• 1967-1982 Dallas Black Hawks (CHL)
• 1992-1995 Dallas Freeze (CHL)
• 1993-present Dallas Stars (NHL)

Arenas

• Coliseum - State Fair of Texas
• • Capacity: 7,513
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Reunion Arena
• • Location: 777 Sports Street
  • Capacity: 16,914

Coliseum - State Fair of Texas

Denver, Colorado

Population

• 1900 134
• 1910 213
• 1920 256
• 1930 288
• 1940 322
• 1950 416
• 1960 494
• 1970 515 1,228

Teams

• 1950-1951 Denver Falcons (USHL)
• 1956-1960 Denver Mavericks (IHL)
• 1963-1964 Denver Invaders (WHL)
• 1969-1974 Denver Spurs (WHL)
• 1974-1975 Denver Spurs (CHL)
• 1975-1976 Denver Spurs (WHA)
• 1976-1982 Colorado Rockies (NHL)
• 1982-1984 Colorado Flames (CHL)
• 1987-1988 Colorado Rangers (IHL)
• 1988-1989 Denver Rangers (IHL)
• 1994-1995 Denver Grizzlies (IHL)
• 1995-present Colorado Avalanche (NHL)

Arenas

• Denver University Arena
• Denver Coliseum (The Stockyards)
• • Built: 1950
  • Capacity: 9,200
  • Rink Size: 85x200
• McNichols Arena
• • Opened: 1975
  • Location: 1635 Bryant Street
  • Capacity: 16,061

  

  Denver Coliseum (The Stockyards)

Edmonton, Alberta

Population

• 1921 59
• 1941 94
• 1971 438 496

Teams

• 1921-1925 Edmonton Eskimos (WCHL)
• 1925-1926 Edmonton Eskimos (WHL)
• 1926-1928 Edmonton Eskimos (PHL)
• 1932-1936 Edmonton Eskimos (WCHL/NWHL)
• 1951-1963 Edmonton Flyers (PCHL/WHL)
• 1966-1976 Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
• 1972-1973 Alberta Oilers (WHA)
• 1973-1979 Edmonton Oilers (WHA)
• 1978-1979 Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
• 1979-present Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
• 1996-present Edmonton Ice (WHL)

Arenas

• Edmonton (Northlands) Coliseum
• • Opened: 1974
  • Location: 7424 118th Avenue
  • Capacity: 17,107
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Northlands AgriCom
• • Capacity: 3,900
  • Rink Size: 200x85

  

  Northlands Coliseum

El Paso, Texas

Population

• 1900 15
• 1910 39
• 1920 78
• 1930 102
• 1940 97
• 1950 130
• 1960 277 314
• 1970 322 359

Teams

• 1996-present El Paso Buzzards (WPHL)

Arenas

• El Paso County Coliseum
• • Capacity: 5,681

Estevan, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1971 9

Teams

• 1966-1971 Estevan Bruins (WCHL)

Eugene, Oregon

Population

• 1920 11
• 1930 19
• 1940 21
• 1970 76 213

Teams

• Eugene Snowcats (NAL)

Arenas

• Lane County Ice Arena

Fairbanks, Alaska

Population

• 1930 2
• 1940 3
• 1970 15

Teams

• 1995-1997 Alaska Gold Kings (WCHL)

Arenas

• Big Dipper
• • Capacity: 2,500
• John A Carlson Center
• • Capacity: 4,600

Fargo, North Dakota (including Moorhead, Minnesota)

Population

• (Fargo; Moorhead)
• 1920 22; 6
• 1930 29; 8
• 1940 33; 9
• 1970 53; 30 120

Teams

• 1992-1993 Fargo-Moorhead Express (AHA)

Flin Flon, Manitoba

Population

• 1941 7
• 1971 9

Teams

• 1967-1978 Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL)

Arenas

• Whitney Forum (formerly Main Arena)

Fort Worth, Texas

Population

• 1900 27
• 1910 73
• 1920 106
• 1930 163
• 1940 178
• 1950 277
• 1960 356 574
• 1970 393 762

Teams

• 1941-1942 Fort Worth Rangers (AHA)
• 1945-1949 Fort-Worth Rangers (USHL)
• 1973-1982 Fort Worth Texans (CHL)
• 1992-present Fort Worth Fire (CHL)
• 1997-present Fort Worth Brahmas (WPHL)

Arenas

• Will Rogers Coliseum
• • Location: 3400 W Lancaster
  • Capacity: 6,500
  • Rink Size: 200x90
• Mid South Coliseum
• • Capacity: 9,551
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Tarrant County Convention Center
• • Capacity: 11,220

Will Rogers
 

Fresno, California

Population

• 1900 12
• 1910 23
• 1920 45
• 1930 53
• 1940 61
• 1950 92
• 1960 134
• 1970 166 413

Teams

• 1948-1950 Fresno Falcons (PCHL)
• 1994-1995 Fresno Falcons (SSHL)
• 1995-present Fresno Falcons (WCHL)

Arenas

• Selland Arena
• • Location: 700 M Street at Ventura
  • Capacity: 8,000

Great Falls, Montana

Population

• 1920 24
• 1930 29
• 1940 30
• 1970 60 82

Teams

• 1979-1980 Great Falls Americans (WHL)

Houston, Texas

Population

• 1900 45
• 1910 79
• 1920 138
• 1930 292
• 1940 385
• 1950 594
• 1960 938 1,243
• 1970 1,233 1,985

Teams

• 1946-1947 Houston Skippers (USHL)
• 1947-1949 Houston Huskies (USHL)
• 1965-1969 Houston Apollos (CHL)
• 1972-1978 Houston Aeros (WHA)
• 1979-1981 Houston Apollos (CHL)
• 1994-present Houston Aeros (IHL)

Arenas

• Sam Houston Coliseum
• • Capacity: 9,200
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• The Summit
• • Capacity: 15,242

Kansas City, Kansas (and Missouri)

Population

• (Kansas; Missouri)
• 1900 51; 164
• 1910 82; 248
• 1920 101; 324
• 1930 122; 400
• 1940 121; 399
• 1950 130; 457
• 1960 122; 476
• 1970 168; 507 1,254

Teams

• 1926-1933 Kansas City Pla-Mors (AHA)
• 1933-1940 Kansas City Greyhounds (AHA)
• 1940-1942 Kansas City Americans (AHA)
• 1945-1949 Kansas City Pla-Mors (USHL)
• 1949-1951 Kansas City Mohawks (USHL)
• 1967-1972 Kansas City Blues (CHL)
• 1974-1976 Kansas City Scouts (NHL)
• 1976-1977 Kansas City Blues (CHL)
• 1977-1979 Kansas City Red Wings (CHL)
• 1990-present Kansas City Blades (IHL)

Arenas

• American Royal Bld.
• • Capacity: 6,121
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Kemper Arena
• • Location: 18th and Genessee
  • Capacity: 15, 771
  • Rink Size: 195x85

Kelowna, British Columbia

Population

• 1941 5
• 1971 19

Teams

• 1982-1985 Kelowna Wings (WHL)
• 1995-present Kelowna Rockets (WHL)

Arenas

• Kelowna Memorial Arena
• • Location: 1690 Water Street
  • Capacity: 2,600
  • Rink Size: 180x80

Kamloops, British Columbia

Population

• 1941 6
• 1971 26

Teams

• 1973-1977 Kamloops Chiefs (WCHL)
• 1981-1983 Kamloops Junior Oilers (WHL)
• 1983-present Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

Arenas

• Riverside Coliseum
• • 300 Lorne Street
  • Capacity: 5,500
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Kimberley, British Columbia

Population

• 1971 8

Teams

• 1968-1969 Kimberley Dynamiters (WIHL)
• 1973-1978 Kimberley Dynamiters (WIHL)

Las Vegas, Nevada

Population

• 1920 2
• 1930 5
• 1940 8
• 1970 126 274

Teams

• 1993-present Las Vegas Thunder (IHL)
• 1995-1996 Las Vegas Ice Dice (NAL)

Arenas

• Thomas & Mack Center
• • Capacity: 12,347

Lethbridge, Alberta

Population

• 1941 15
• 1971 41

Teams

• 1974-1986 Lethbridge Broncos (WCHL/WHL)
• 1987-present Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)

Arenas

• Lethbridge Sportsplex
• • Location: 2510 Scenic Drive South
  • Capacity: 5,600
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Lethbridge Sportsplex
 

Los Angeles, California (includes LA and Orange Counties)

Population

• (Los Angeles; Long Beach; Anaheim; Pasadena LA; Orange County)
• 1900 102; 2; 1; 9
• 1910 319; 18; 3; 30
• 1920 577; 55; 5; 45
• 1930 1,238; 142; 11; 76
• 1940 1,504; 164; 11; 82
• 1950 1,970; 251; 15; 105
• 1960 2,479; 344; 104; 116
• 1970 2,816; 359; 167; 113 7,032; 1,420

Teams

• 1930-1931 Los Angeles Millionaires (CHL)
• 1944-1950 Los Angeles Monarchs (PCHL)
• 1944-1945 Pasadena Panthers (PCHL)
• 1944-1947 Hollywood Wolves (PCHL)
• 1961-1967 Los Angeles Blades (WHL)
• 1967-present Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
• 1972-1973 Los Angeles Aces (WHA)
• 1972-1974 Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)
• 1977-1978 Long Beach Rockets (PHL)
• 1977-1978 Long Beach Sharks (PHL)
• 1978-1979 Los Angeles Blades (PHL)
• 1978-1979 Los Angeles Monarchs (PHL)
• 1993-present Anaheim Mighty Ducks (NHL)
• 1995-1996 Los Angeles Bandits (NAL)
• 1995-1996 Los Angeles Ice Dogs (IHL)
• 1996-present Long Beach Ice Dogs (IHL)

Arenas

• Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
• • Opened: 1993
  • Location: 2695 East Katella Avenue
  • Capacity: 17,174
• Long Beach Arena
• • Capacity: 11,131
• The Great Western Forum
• • Opened: 1967
  • Location: 3900 W Manchester Blvd (Inglewood)
  • Capacity: 16,005
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Los Angeles Sports Arena
• • Location: 3939 Figueroa Street
  • Capacity: 16,021

Medicine Hat, Alberta

Population

• 1941 11
• 1971 27

Teams

• 1970-present Medicine Hat Tigers (WCHL/WHL)

Arena

• The Medicine Hat Arena
• • Capacity: 5,600
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Mexico City, DF

Population

• 1920 1,080
• 1930 1,029
• 1940 1,448
• 1970 3,026 7,157

Teams

• Mexico City Torreos (NAL)

Minot, North Dakota

Population

• 1920 10
• 1930 16
• 1940 17
• 1970 32

Teams

• 1975-1977 Minot Raiders (SWHL) (moved mid-season from El Paso in 75)
• 1985-1986 Minot Maple Leafs (CoHL)

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1941 21
• 1971 32

Teams

• 1921-1922 Moose Jaw Sheiks (WCHL)
• 1926-1927 Moose Jaw Warriors (PHL)
• 1927-1928 Moose Jaw Maroons (PHL)
• 1966-1968 Moose Jaw Canucks (WCHL)
• 1984-present Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)

Arena

• Moose Jaw Civic Center
• Capacity: 3,100
• Rink Size: 200x85

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Population

• 1941 7
• 1971 15

Teams

• 1941-1942 Nanaimo Clippers (PCHL)
• 1982-1983 Nanaimo Islanders (WHL)

Nelson, British Columbia

Population

• 1941 6
• 1970 9

Teams

• 1960-1961 Nelson Maple Leafs (WIHL)
• 1967-1969 Nelson Maple Leafs (WIHL)
• 1973-1978 Nelson Maple Leafs (WIHL)

Odessa, Texas

Population

• Odessa; Midland
• 1900 *; *
• 1910 *; 2
• 1920 *, 2
• 1930 2, 5
• 1940 10; 9
• 1950 29; 22
• 1960 80; 63 91; 68
• 1970 78; 59 92; 65

Teams

• 1997-present Odessa Jackalopes (WPHL)

Arenas

• Ector County Coliseum
• • Capacity: 5,462

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Population

• 1900 10
• 1910 64
• 1920 91
• 1930 185
• 1940 204
• 1950 244
• 1960 324
• 1970 366 641

Teams

• 1933-1936 Oklahoma City Warriors (AHA) (did not complete 35/36 season)
• 1965-1972 Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL)
• 1973-1977 Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL)
• 1978-1982 Oklahoma City Stars (CHL)
• 1992-present Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL)

Arenas

• Fairgrounds Arena
• • Capacity: 8,834
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Myriad Gardens
• • Capacity: 13,399
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Myriad Gardens
 

Omaha, Nebraska (and Council Bluffs, Iowa)

Population

• (Omaha; Council Bluffs)
• 1900 103
• 1910 124
• 1920 192; 36
• 1930 214; 42
• 1940 224; 41
• 1950 251
• 1960 302
• 1970 347; 60 540

Teams

• 1939-1942 Omaha Knights (AHA)
• 1945-1951 Omaha Knights (USHL)
• 1959-1963 Omaha Knights (IHL)
• 1963-1965 Omaha Knights (CHL)
• 1966-1975 Omaha Knights (CHL)

Arenas

• Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum
• • Capacity: 6,017
  • Rink Size: 200 x 85

Pasco, Washington (Tri City Area)

Population

• (Pasco; Kennewick; Richland)
• 1920 3; 2; 0
• 1940 4; 2; ?
• 1970 14; 15; 26

Teams

• 1988-present Tri City Americans (WHL)

Arenas

• Tri-Cities Coliseum
• • Location: 7100 West Quinault (Kennewick)
  • Capacity: 5,900
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Phoenix, Arizona

Population

• 1900 6
• 1910 11
• 1920 29
• 1930 48
• 1940 65
• 1950 107
• 1960 439
• 1970 582 968

Teams

• 1967-1974 Phoenix Roadunners (WHL)
• 1974-1977 Phoenix Roadunners (WHA)
• 1977-1978 Phoenix Roadunners (CHL)
• 1977-1979 Phoenix Roadunners (PHL)
• 1989-1997 Phoenix Roadunners (IHL)
• 1996-present Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)
• 1997-present Phoenix Mustangs (WCHL)

Arenas

• Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• • Location: 1826 West McDowell Road
  • Capacity: 13,747
  • Rink Size: 228x90
• America West Arena
• • Opened: 1992
  • Location: 201 East Jefferson
  • Capacity: 18,000

Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
 

Portland, Oregon (and Vancouver, Washington)

Population

• (Portland; Vancouver)
• 1900 90;
• 1910 207;
• 1920 258; 13
• 1930 302; 16
• 1940 305; 19
• 1950 374
• 1960 373
• 1970 383; 42 1,009

Teams

• 1914-1918 Portland Rosebuds (PCHA)
• 1925-1926 Portland Rosebuds (WHL)
• 1928-1931 Portland Buckaroos (PCHL)
• 1933-1941 Portland Buckaroos (NWHL/PCHL)
• 1943-1944 Portland (Hancock Oil) Oilers (NWIHL)
• 1943-1944 Portland (DeCicco Tire) Tireman (NWIHL)
• 1944-1951 Portland Eagles (PCHL)
• 1944-1945 Vancouver (Wash) Vanguards (PCHL)
• 1960-1974 Portland Buckaroos (WHL)
• 1974-1975 Portland Buckaroos (WIHL)
• 1976-present Portland Winter Hawks (WCHL/WHL)

Arenas

• Portland Ice Arena
• • Opened: 1914
  • Location: NW 21st Ave and Marshall St.
  • Capacity: about 2,000
  • Torn Down: 1950s
• Memorial Coliseum
• • Opened: 1960
  • Location: 1401 N Wheeler (next to the Broadway Bridge)
  • Capacity: 10,500
  • Rink Size: 185x85
  • Still standing
• Rose Garden
• • Capacity: 19,500
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Memorial Coliseum

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1941 13
• 1971 28

Teams

• 1982-present Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)

Arenas

• Prince Albert Comuniplex
• • Capacity: 3,500
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Prince George, British Columbia

Population

• 1941 2
• 1971 33

Teams

• 1994-present Prince George Cougars (WHL)

Arenas

• Prince George Multiplex
• • Capacity: 5,900
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Regina, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1921 34
• 1941 58
• 1971 139 141

Teams

• 1921-1925 Regina Capitals (PHL)
• 1926-1927 Regina Capitals (WCHL)
• 1932-1933 Regina Capitals (WCHL) (moved to Vancouver mid season)
• 1967-present Regina Pats (WCHL/WHL)

Arenas

• Regina Agridome
• • Location: Exhibition Park
  • Capacity: 6,800
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Red Deer, Alberta

Population

• 1971 28

Teams

• 1992-present Red Deer Rebels (WHL)

Arenas

• Red Deer Centrium
• • Location: 4847 19th Street
  • Capacity: 5,900
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Reno, Nevada

Population

• 1920 12
• 1930 19
• 1940 21
• 1970 73 121

Teams

• 1975-1976 Reno Broncos (SWHL)
• 1995-1997 Reno Renegades (WCHL)
• 1997-1998 Reno Rage (WCHL)

Arenas

• Reno Sparks Convention Center

Rossland, British Columbia

Population

• 1971 4

Teams

• 1960-1961 Rossland Warriors (WIHL)

Salt Lake City, Utah

Population

• 1900 54
• 1910 93
• 1920 118
• 1930 140
• 1940 150
• 1950 182
• 1960 189
• 1970 176 558

Teams

• 1969-1974 Salt Lake Golden Eagles (WHL)
• 1974-1984 Salt Lake Golden Eagles (CHL)
• 1984-1994 Salt Lake Golden Eagles (IHL)
• 1995-present Utah Grizzlies (IHL)

Arenas

• Salt Palace (Accord Center)
• • Opened: 1968
  • Location: West Temple and 200 South
  • Torn Down: 1994
• Delta Center
• • Opened: 1991
  • Location: South Temple and 300 West
  • Capacity: 10,600 (with total ice view)
  • Rink Size: 200x85
  • Still Standing
• "E" Center
• • Opened: 1997
  • Location: 2200 South Decker Lake Blvd. (in West Valley City)

Salt Palace  Delta Center "E" Center

San Angelo, Texas

Population

• 1900 *
• 1910 10
• 1920 10
• 1930 25
• 1940 26
• 1950 52
• 1960 59 65
• 1970 64 71

Teams

• 1997-present San Angelo Outlaws (WPHL)

Arenas

• San Angelo Coliseum
• • Capacity: 5,229

San Antonio, Texas

Population

• 1900 53
• 1910 97
• 1920 161
• 1930 232
• 1940 254
• 1950 408
• 1960 588 687
• 1970 654 864

Teams

• 1994-1997 San Antonio Iguanas (CHL)
• 1996-present San Antonio Dragons (IHL)

Arenas

• Freeman Coliseum
• • Capacity: 9,965

San Diego, California

Population

• 1900 18
• 1910 40
• 1920 75
• 1930 148
• 1940 203
• 1950 334
• 1960 573
• 1970 697 1,358

Teams

• 1944-1950 San Diego Sky Hawks (PCHL)
• 1966-1974 San Diego Gulls (WHL)
• 1974-1977 San Diego Mariners (WHA)
• 1977-1978 San Diego Mariners (PHL)
• 1978-1979 San Diego Hawks (PHL)
• 1990-1995 San Diego Gulls (IHL)
• 1995-present San Diego Gulls (WCHL)

Arenas

• San Diego Sports Arena
• • Capacity: 13,200

San Diego Sports Arena

San Francisco, California (includes the entire Bay Area)

Population

• (San Francisco; Oakland; San Jose)
• 1900 343; 67; 22
• 1910 417; 150; 29
• 1920 507; 216; 40
• 1930 634; 284; 58
• 1940 635; 302; 68
• 1950 775; 385; 95
• 1960 740; 368; 204
• 1970 716; 362; 446 3,110; 1,065

Teams

• 1930-1931 San-Francisco Blackhawks (CHL)
• 1930-1931 San-Francisco Tigers (CHL)
• 1930-1931 Oakland Shieks (CHL)
• 1930-1931 Oakland Checkers (CHL)
• 1944-1950 Oakland Oaks (PCHL)
• 1945-1950 San Francisco Shamrocks (PCHL)
• 1961-1967 San Francisco Seals (WHL)
• 1967-1970 Oakland Seals (NHL)
• 1970-1974 California Golden Seals (NHL)
• 1974-1976 California Seals (NHL)
• 1972-1973 San Francisco Sharks (WHA)
• 1977-1979 San Francisco Shamrocks (PHL)
• 1991-present San Jose Sharks
• 1995-1996 San Francisco Spiders (IHL)

Arenas

• Cow Palace
• • Location: 2600 Geneva Avenue (Daly City)
  • Capacity: 11,100
  • Rink Size: 185x85
• Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum
• • Opened: 1966
  • Location: 7000 Coliseum Way
  • Capacity: 13,061
• San Jose Arena
• • Opened: 1993
  • Location: 525 West Santa Clara Street
  • Capacity: 17,190

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1921 26
• 1941 43
• 1971 126 126

Teams

• 1921-1922 Saskatoon Sheiks (WCHL)
• 1923-1925 Saskatoon Crescents (WCHL)
• 1925-1926 Saskatoon Crescents(WHL)
• 1926-1927 Saskatoon Sheiks (PHL)
• 1932-1933 Saskatoon Crescents (WCHL)
• 1951-1956 Saskatoon Quakers (PCHL/WHL)
• 1957-1958 Saskatoon/St. Paul Regals (WHL)
• 1958-1959 Saskatoon Quakers (WHL)
• 1966-present Saskatoon Blades (WCHL/WHL)

Arenas

• Saskatchewan Place
• • Capacity: 6,400
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Seattle, Washington

Population

• 1900 81
• 1910 237
• 1920 315
• 1930 366
• 1940 368
• 1950 468
• 1960 557
• 1970 531 1,422

Teams

• 1915-1924 Seattle Metropolitans (PCHA)
• 1928-1931 Seattle Eskimos (PCHL)
• 1933-1940 Seattle Seahawks (NWHL/PCHL)
• 1940-1941 Seattle Olympics (PCHL)
• 1943-1944 Seattle (Isaaacson Ironworks) Ironmen (NWIHL)
• 1943-1944 Seattle (Boeing) Bombers (NWIHL)
• 1944-1945 Seattle Stars (PCHL)
• 1944-1953 Seattle Ironmen (PCHL/WHL)
• 1953-1954 Seattle Bombers (WHL)
• 1955-1957 Seattle Americans (WHL)
• 1957-1974 Seattle Totems (WHL)
• 1974-1975 Seattle Totems (CHL)
• 1977-1985 Seattle Breakers (WCHL/WHL)
• 1985-present Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)

Arenas

• Ice Arena
• • Opened: 1915
  • Capacity: 2,500
  • Torn Down: 1924
• Seattle Center Coliseum
• • Opened: 1962
  • Capacity: 12,300
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• Key Arena at Seattle Center
• • Capacity: 11,018
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Seattle Center Coliseum
 

Spokane, Washington

Population

• 1900 37
• 1910 104
• 1920 104
• 1930 116
• 1940 122
• 1950 162
• 1960 182
• 1970 171 287

Teams

• 1916-1917 Spokane Canaries (PCHA)
• 1936-1939 Spokane Clippers (PCHL)
• 1940-1941 Spokane Bombers (PCHL)
• 1958-1960 Spokane Flyers (WHL)
• 1960-1963 Spokane Comets (WHL)
• 1968-1969 Spokane Jets (WIHL)
• 1973-1980 Spokanbe Flyers (WIHL)
• 1978-1979 Spokane Flyers (PHL)
• 1980-1982 Spokane Flyers (WHL)
• 1985-present Spokane Chiefs (WHL)

Arenas

• Spokane Arena
• • Opened: 1916
  • Location: Sinto and Cannon
  • Capacity: 4,000
• Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
• • Opened: 1954
  • Location: West 700 Mallon
  • Capacity: 5,400
  • Torn Down: 1995
• Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
• • Opened: 1995
  • Location: West 700 Mallon
  • Capacity: 10,500

Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
 

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1941 6
• 1971 15

Teams

• 1967-1974 Swift Current Broncos (WCHL)
• 1986-present Swift Current Broncos (WCHL)

Arena

• Centennial Civic Centre
• • Capacity: 3,200
  • Rink Size: 200x85

Tacoma, Washington

Population

• 1900 38
• 1910 84
• 1920 97
• 1930 107
• 1940 109
• 1950 144
• 1960 148
• 1970 155 411

Teams

• 1930-1931 Tacoma Tigers (PCHL)
• 1946-1953 Tacoma Rockets (PCHL/WHL)
• 1991-1995 Tacoma Rockets (WHL)
• 1997-present Tacoma Sabercats (WCHL)

Arenas

• Tacoma Dome
• • Capacity: 8,000

Topeka, Kansas

Population

• 1900 34
• 1910 44
• 1920 50
• 1930 64
• 1940 68
• 1950 79
• 1960 119
• 1970 125 155

Arenas

• Kansas Expocentre
• • Capacity: 8,200

Trail, British Columbia

Population

• 1941 9
• 1971 11

Teams

• 1960-1961 Trail Smoke Eaters (WIHL)
• 1968-1969 Trail Smoke Eaters (WIHL)
• 1973-1978 Trail Smoke Eaters (WIHL)

Arenas

• Trail Memorial Centre (Cominco Arena)
• Opened: 1949
• Capacity: 2500

Tucson, Arizona

Population

• 1900 8
• 1910 13
• 1920 20
• 1930 33
• 1940 37
• 1950 45
• 1960 213
• 1970 263 352

Teams

• 1975-1976 Tucson Mavericks (CHL)
• 1976-1977 Tucson Icemen (SWHL)
• 1978-1979 Tucson Rustlers (PHL)
• 1997-present Tucson Gila Monsters (WCHL)

Arenas

• Tucson Community Center
• • Location: 260 S. Church Avenue
  • Capacity: 7,000
  • Rink Size: 199x84

Tucson Community Center
 

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Population

• 1900 1
• 1910 18
• 1920 72
• 1930 141
• 1940 142
• 1950 183
• 1960 262
• 1970 332 477

Teams

• 1928-1932 Tulsa Oilers (AHA)
• 1932-1942 Tulsa Oilers (AHA) (moved from St. Paul Greyhounds part way through 1932)
• 1945-1951 Tulsa Oilers (USHL)
• 1964-1984 Tulsa Oilers (CHL)
• 1992-present Tulsa Oilers (CHL)

Arenas

• Tulsa Assembly Center
• • Capacity: 6,912
  • Rink Size: 185x85
• Tulsa County Fairgrounds Pavillion

Tulsa Assembly Center
 

Vancouver, British Columbia (the Lower Mainland)

Population

• 1921 117
• 1931 247
• 1941 351; 22
• 1971 426 1,082

Teams

• 1911-1914 New Westminster Royals (PCHA)
• 1911-1922 Vancouver Millionaires (PCHA)
• 1922-1924 Vancouver Maroons (PCHA)
• 1924-1925 Vancouver Maroons (WCHL)
• 1928-1931 Vancouver Lions (PCHL)
• 1932-1933 Vancouver Maroons (WCHL) (moved from Regina half way through the 32/33 season)
• 1933-1941 Vancouver Lions (NWHL/PCHL)
• 1941-1942 New Westminster Spitfires (PCHL)
• 1941-1942 Norvans Shipyard (PCHL)
• 1943-1944 Vancouver Maple Leafs (NWIHL)
• 1945-1959 New Westminster Royals (PCHL/WHL)
• 1945-1970 Vancouver Canucks (PCHL/WHL)
• 1970-present Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
• 1971-1973 Vancouver Nats (WCHL)
• 1971-1981 New Westminster Bruins (WCHL/WHL)
• 1973-1975 Vancouver Blazers (WHA)
• 1983-1988 New Westminster Bruins (WHL)
• 1995-1996 Vancouver Venom (NAL)

Arenas

• Denman Arena (also known as the Pile)
• • Opened: 1912
  • Capacity: 10,500
  • Location: 1805 West Georgia Street at Denman Street in Vancouver's West End
  • Rink Size: 200x85
  • Fate: destroyed by fire in 1936
• Queens Park Arena
• • Location: New Westminster
  • Capacity: 3,700
  • Rink Size: 185x85
• The Forum
• • Location: Pacific National Exhibition grounds on Renfrew & Hastings Streets in East Vancouver
• Pacific Coliseum
• • Opened: 1967
  • Location: 100 North Renfrew
  • Capacity: 16,123
  • Rink Size: 200x85
• GM Place
• • Opened: 1995
  • Location: 800 Griffiths Way
  • Capacity: 19,056

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  Queens Park Arena

Victoria, British Columbia

Population

• 1921 39
• 1941 75
• 1971 62 196

Teams

• 1911-1912 Victoria Senators (PCHA)
• 1912-1916 Victoria Aristocrats (PCHA)
• 1918-1920 Victoria Aristocrats (PCHA)
• 1920-1924 Victoria Cougars (PCHA)
• 1924-1925 Victoria Cougars (WCHL)
• 1925-1926 Victoria Cougars (WHL)
• 1928-1929 Victoria Cubs (PCHL)
• 1941-1942 Victoria Bapcos (PCHL)
• 1949-1961 Victoria Cougars (PCHL/WHL)
• 1964-1967 Victoria Maple Leafs (WHL)
• 1971-1994 Victoria Cougars (WCHL/WHL)

Arenas

• Victoria Arena
• • Opened: 1912
  • Capacity: 4,000

Waco, Texas

Population

• 1900 21
• 1910 26
• 1920 39
• 1930 53
• 1940 56
• 1950 85
• 1960 98 150
• 1970 95 148

Teams

• 1996-present Waco Wizzards (WPHL)

Arenas

• Heart O' Texas Coliseum
• • Capacity: 5,230

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Population

• 1971 9

Teams

• 1966-1968 Weyburn Red Wings (WCHL)

Wichita, Kansas

Population

• 1900 25
• 1910 52
• 1920 72
• 1930 111
• 1940 115
• 1950 168
• 1960 255
• 1970 277 389

Teams

• 1932-1934 Wichita Blue Jays (AHA) (played first half of 32/33 in Duluth, did not complete 33/34 season)
• 1935-1940 Wichita Skyhawks (AHA)
• 1980-1983 Wichita Wind (CHL)
• 1992-present Wichita Thunder (CHL)

Arenas

• Kansas Coliseum
• • Location: 1229 E. 85th St N
  • Capacity: 9,600
  • Rink Size: 200 x 85

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Population

• 1921 179
• 1931 219
• 1941 291
• 1971 246 540

Teams

• 1927-1928 Winnipeg Maroons (AHA)
• 1955-1961 Winnipeg Warriors (WHL)
• 1967-1973 Winnipeg Jets (WCHL)
• 1972-1979 Winnipeg Jets (WHA)
• 1973-1976 Winnipeg Clubs (WCHL)
• 1976-1977 Winnipeg Monarchs (WCHL)
• 1980-1984 Winnipeg Warriors (WCHL/WHL)
• 1979-1996 Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
• 1996-present Manitoba Moose (IHL)

Arenas

• Winnipeg Auditorium Rink
• • Capacity: 4,000
• Winnipeg Arena
• • Location: 15-1430 Maroons Road
  • Capacity: 15,393
  • Rink Size: 200x85

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