| Billings Bighorns | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Billings, Montana |
| League | Western Hockey League |
| Operated | 1977 (1977)–1982 |
| Home arena | MetraPark Arena |
| Colors | Red, white, and blue |
| Franchise history | |
| 1966–1967 | Calgary Buffaloes |
| 1967–1977 | Calgary Centennials |
| 1977–1982 | Billings Bighorns |
| 1982–1983 | Nanaimo Islanders |
| 1983–1988 | New Westminster Bruins |
| 1988–present | Tri-City Americans |
TheBillings Bighorns were ajunior ice hockey team in theWestern Hockey League who played from 1977 to 1982. The team was originally theCalgary Centennials. They played at theMetraPark Arena inBillings, Montana.[1] The team wore uniforms based upon those then used by theWashington Capitals. They moved to Nanaimo after the 1981–82 season.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–78 | 72 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 342 | 336 | 73 | 2nd Central | Lost final |
| 1978–79 | 72 | 38 | 23 | 11 | 378 | 302 | 87 | 1st Central | Eliminated in round-robin |
| 1979–80 | 72 | 37 | 34 | 1 | 326 | 284 | 75 | 4th East | Lost in first round |
| 1980–81 | 72 | 30 | 40 | 2 | 334 | 334 | 62 | 5th East | Lost East Division quarter-final |
| 1981–82 | 72 | 27 | 44 | 1 | 369 | 432 | 55 | 6th East | Lost East Division quarter-final |
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