Gone but not Forgotten

El Paso Buzzards (1996-2003)

El Paso, Texas
Last Part of the Central Hockey League

The El Paso Buzzards were a minor league hockey team. Based in El Paso, Texas, they were last a member of the Central Hockey League. The team played from 1996 to 2003.

For more information, including yearly records and statistics, view the El Paso Buzzards on StatsCrew.com.

El Paso Buzzards Legacy Page on OSC.

El Paso Buzzards News from OSC's Archives

Buzzards director of communications resigns (January 29, 2003)
El Paso Buzzards file for bankruptcy (January 18, 2003)
Buzzards GM announces resignation (January 15, 2003)
Buzzards Road Woes Continue (January 13, 2003)
Buzzards ship Carmichael to Tulsa (January 9, 2003)
Buzzards land goaltender Ronayne in trade (January 8, 2003)
Scharf named to CHL All-Star team (January 8, 2003)
Buzzards Hold Strong in the Week that Went Wrong (January 6, 2003)
Buzzards rout Gorillas 9-3 (January 5, 2003)
Buzzards president to speak to individual media at Sunday’s game (January 4, 2003)
Buzzards Prepare for Lubbock (January 3, 2003)
Buzzards Prepare for Holy Showdown (January 2, 2003)
Buzzards slip against New Mexico, lose 3-2 (December 30, 2002)
Buzzards Fight Back (December 30, 2002)
Buzzards Look to Rumble in the Jungle (December 30, 2002)
Buzzards fall 4-2 to Jackalopes (December 28, 2002)
Buzzards Crown Cotton Kings, 4-1 (December 27, 2002)
Buzzards Square off Against Jackalopes (December 27, 2002)
El Paso Looks to Extend Home Winning Streak Against Lubbock (December 26, 2002)
CHL tabs Guzior as player of the week (December 23, 2002)
Buzzards to Deliver Toys Christmas Eve (December 23, 2002)
Buzzards blast Saints, win two at home (December 21, 2002)
Buzzards swat Scorpions 4-2 (December 20, 2002)
Buzzards to Excommunicate Saints (December 20, 2002)
Buzzards to Put Coal in Scorpions' Stocking (December 19, 2002)
Buzzards Sponsor Local Elementary School (December 17, 2002)
Buzzards Release Grasso (December 16, 2002)
Buzzards and Marines Join Forces (December 16, 2002)
Close, but No Cigars (December 16, 2002)
Buzzards' drop a heartbreaker at home, 2-1 (December 14, 2002)
Buzzards fall to Jackalopes 6-2 (December 14, 2002)
Buzzards Sign a Forsberg, Release Defenseman (December 13, 2002)
Buzzards Gear Up for Ice Bats (December 13, 2002)
Buzzards Slip in Shootout (December 13, 2002)
Buzzards to Poach Gorillas (December 12, 2002)
Buzzards deal for a defenseman (December 10, 2002)
Russell Snaps Road Losing Streak with Shutout (December 9, 2002)
Buzzards smash Scorpions 4-0 on the road (December 7, 2002)
El Paso Shows Life But Come Up Short In Odessa (December 6, 2002)
Buzzards Set for Texas Showdown (December 5, 2002)
Buzzards' waive forward (December 2, 2002)
Newest Buzzards Help Snap Losing Streak (December 2, 2002)
Jackalopes Slide Past Buzzards (November 30, 2002)
Buzzards rout Saints (November 29, 2002)
Four players join Buzzards' flock (November 29, 2002)
New and Old Buzzards Ready for Battle (November 27, 2002)
Buzzards shake up roster, two more released (November 26, 2002)
Buzzards Release Forward Glenday (November 25, 2002)
Buzzards Fans Continue High Attendance (November 25, 2002)
Scorpions trounce Buzzards (November 22, 2002)
Buzzards to Afflict Stinging on Scorpions (November 21, 2002)
Buzzards Ready to Dethrone Cotton Kings (November 20, 2002)
Buzzards Draw Large Crowds over the Weekend (November 19, 2002)
The Return of Swoop (November 16, 2002)
Buzzards to Open Lucky Seventh Season on Road (October 17, 2002)
Buzzards Find Radio Home on AM Dial (October 11, 2002)
Buzzards Training Camp in Full Swing (October 11, 2002)
Buzzards Add Dynamic Center to Roster (October 8, 2002)
Buzzards Roster Grows with College Captains (October 4, 2002)
Buzzards Sign Two Tough Forwards (September 26, 2002)
Buzzards Make a Strong Goalie Match (September 5, 2002)
Buzzards Bring More Offense to the Mix (August 29, 2002)
Buzzards Sign Former CHL Rookie of the Year (August 22, 2002)
Buzzards Schedule Released (August 9, 2002)
Buzzards Sign Carmichael (August 7, 2002)
Buzzards Set Cheerleaders Try-out Date (August 2, 2002)
Buzzards Sign New Defenseman (August 1, 2002)
Buzzards Glad to Have Upton Back (July 31, 2002)
All-Star Returns to Buzzards Line-up (July 24, 2002)
Buzzards React to Coliseum Concessions Being Awarded to NCS (July 10, 2002)
Buzzards Inline Hockey School Makes A Move! (July 10, 2002)
Buzzards Teach Hockey to Local Youth (July 1, 2002)
Former NHL Player is Buzzards New Coach (June 24, 2002)
Buzzards Launch New Web Site (May 8, 2002)
Game 5: Austin 3, El Paso 1 (Austin leads series, 3-2) (April 14, 2002)
Austin 2, El Paso 1 (series tied, 2-2) (April 12, 2002)
Ice Bats 6, Buzzards 2 (April 10, 2002)
Another third period deficit, another win for the El Paso Buzzards (April 2, 2002)
Odessa 3, El Paso 2 (Game 2) (March 23, 2002)
El Paso 4, Odessa 3 (March 22, 2002)