Throughout the Wolves’ 30 seasons as a franchise, they’ve earned more than 1,000 regular-season victories and their all-time roster features more than 300 players who have played at the National Hockey League level. The Wolves’ commitment to winning championships while providing a stellar fan experience remains as strong as ever.
The International Hockey League grants franchise rights to Don Levin, Buddy Meyers and Grant Mulvey to operate a team in Chicago, called the Chicago Wolves, with home games at the Rosemont Horizon. Ex-Blackhawk Mulvey is named president/general manager and Wayne Messmer is chosen senior vice president
The Wolves officially announce the team and the Horizon as its home rink. The Horizon debuts plans for a $4 million renovation project to include a state-ofthe- art ice-making system.
Season tickets go on sale; the Wolves receive more than 1,000 calls.
Ground is broken on the Horizon renovation project; the first objective is to build new locker rooms.
The Wolves announce Gene Ubriaco as their first assistant general manager/head coach, the eighth time that Ubriaco, an experienced architect of pro hockey teams, is hired for an inaugural season.
The Wolves sign their first player, veteran International Hockey League defenseman Kevin MacDonald, the Phoenix Roadrunners’ all-time penalty minutes leader (855
The Wolves sign Chicago-area natives left wing Tim Breslin and center Jeff Rohlicek.
The Wolves announce WCBR ”The Bear“ (92.7 FM) as the official radio home of the Wolves; the station will carry all 81 1994-95 regular-season games and playoff games live.
AUG. 15, 1994 Center Brian Wiseman is signed to a Wolves contract; the University of Michigan product was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as a Wolverine senior.
The Wolves announce their inaugural season schedule.
