Swift Current Indians
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The Swift Current Indians were a Junior "A" team based out of Swift Current, Saskatchewan
. They used to play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
.
becoming the Lethbridge Broncos
in 1974. Originally dubbed the "Broncos", the team changed their name to the "Indians" in 1983. The team folded in 1986 when the original Broncos came back to the City of Swift Current in 1986. The "SJHL Broncos" won the SJHL Championship in their first ever season in the league. Ten out of twelve of Swift Current's seasons were winning seasons.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. They used to play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league under Hockey Canada, a part of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Open to North American-born players 20 years of age or younger, the SJHL's 12 teams play in two divisions: the Bauer and Sherwood conferences...
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- Swift Current Broncos 1974 - 1983
- Swift Current Indians 1983 - 1986
History
The team was created in the wake of the Swift Current BroncosSwift Current Broncos
The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...
becoming the Lethbridge Broncos
Lethbridge Broncos
The Lethbridge Broncos were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League from 1974 until 1986. They played at the Lethbridge Sportsplex.-Season-by-season record:...
in 1974. Originally dubbed the "Broncos", the team changed their name to the "Indians" in 1983. The team folded in 1986 when the original Broncos came back to the City of Swift Current in 1986. The "SJHL Broncos" won the SJHL Championship in their first ever season in the league. Ten out of twelve of Swift Current's seasons were winning seasons.
Season-by-season standings
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 1974-75 | 58 | 42 | 16 | 0 | ||||||
| 317 | 185 | 84 | 1st SJHL | Won League | ||||||
| 1975-76 | 58 | 43 | 14 | 1 | ||||||
| 338 | 241 | 87 | 2nd SJHL North | |||||||
| 1976-77 | 60 | 43 | 17 | 0 | ||||||
| 316 | 228 | 86 | 2nd SJHL North | |||||||
| 1977-78 | 59 | 34 | 23 | 2 | ||||||
| 327 | 233 | 70 | 2nd SJHL North | |||||||
| 1978-79 | 60 | 40 | 19 | 1 | ||||||
| 333 | 212 | 81 | 2nd SJHL North | |||||||
| 1979-80 | 60 | 39 | 20 | 1 | ||||||
| 361 | 269 | 79 | 2nd SJHL North | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
| 1980-81 | 60 | 30 | 28 | 2 | ||||||
| 355 | 310 | 62 | 3rd SJHL North | |||||||
| 1981-82 | 60 | 32 | 27 | 1 | ||||||
| 319 | 293 | 65 | 3rd SJHL North | Lost Semi-final | ||||||
| 1982-83 | 64 | 30 | 33 | 1 | ||||||
| 345 | 366 | 61 | 5th SJHL | Lost 1st Round | ||||||
| 1983-84 | 64 | 16 | 47 | 1 | ||||||
| 239 | 380 | 33 | 9th SJHL | DNQ | ||||||
| 1984-85 | 64 | 39 | 24 | 1 | ||||||
| 346 | 297 | 79 | 4th SJHL | Lost 1st Round | ||||||
| 1985-86 | 60 | 19 | 40 | 1 | ||||||
| 281 | 406 | 39 | 8th SJHL |
Playoffs
- 1975 Won League, Lost Anavet CupAnavet CupThe Anavet Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won through a best-of-7 series, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The series is played between the Turnbull Cup champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and the Credential Cup champions of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League...
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Regina BluesRegina BluesThe Regina Blues were a Tier-II Junior "A" team based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. They used to play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.-History:...
4-games-to-2 - Swift Current Broncos defeated Weyburn Red WingsWeyburn Red WingsThe Weyburn Red Wings are a junior ice hockey team, based in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and currently playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games at the Weyburn Colosseum which has a seating capacity of 1,950. The team colours are red and white. The team logo is the...
4-games-to-1 - Swift Current Broncos defeated Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
4-games-to-2 SJHL CHAMPIONS - Selkirk SteelersSelkirk SteelersFor the American football team, see Pittsburgh Steelers. For other uses, see Steelers .The Selkirk Steelers are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada...
(MJHL) defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-none- 1976 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Humboldt BroncosHumboldt BroncosThe Humboldt Broncos are an ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Broncos are two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions.-History:...
4-games-to-2 - Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-none- 1977 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Battleford Barons 4-games-to-1
- Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-1- 1978 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Humboldt BroncosHumboldt BroncosThe Humboldt Broncos are an ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Broncos are two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions.-History:...
4-games-to-none - Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-3- 1979 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Humboldt BroncosHumboldt BroncosThe Humboldt Broncos are an ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Broncos are two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions.-History:...
4-games-to-3 - Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-3- 1980 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Battleford Barons 4-games-to-1
- Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-2- 1981 Lost Quarter-final
- Humboldt BroncosHumboldt BroncosThe Humboldt Broncos are an ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Broncos are two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions.-History:...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-none- 1982 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Broncos defeated Saskatoon OlympicsSaskatoon OlympicsThe Saskatoon Olympics were a Tier-II Junior "A" team based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They used to play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.-History:...
4-games-to-2 - Prince Albert RaidersPrince Albert RaidersThe Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-none- 1983 Lost Quarter-final
- Melville MillionairesMelville MillionairesThe Melville Millionaires are a Junior "A" ice hockey team based out of Melville, Saskatchewan. They play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games in the Melville Stadium which has a seating capacity of 2,100. The Melville Millionaires and the Yorkton Terriers are...
defeated Swift Current Broncos 4-games-to-none- 1984 DNQ
- 1985 Lost Quarter-final
- Humboldt BroncosHumboldt BroncosThe Humboldt Broncos are an ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Broncos are two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions.-History:...
defeated Swift Current Indians 4-games-to-2- 1986 Lost Semi-final
- Swift Current Indians defeated Battlefords North StarsBattlefords North StarsThe Battlefords North Stars are a Junior "A" team based in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. They play in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League...
4-games-to-2 - Humboldt BroncosHumboldt BroncosThe Humboldt Broncos are an ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Broncos are two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions.-History:...
defeated Swift Current Indians 4-games-to-none