When was Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees founded?

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees was founded in 2003 in Hidalgo, TX, USA, USA.

Where is Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees based?

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees is based in Hidalgo, TX, USA.

Who is the head coach of Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees?

The head coach of Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees is Terry Ruskowski.

What arena does Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees play in?

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees play their home games at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX, USA.

What are the team colors of Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees?

The team colors of Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees are Black + Teal + Gold.

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2011-2012 Season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees are 32-27-7 in the 2011-12 CHL season with 71 points, 4th in the Berry Conference and 9th overall.

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2011-2012 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Roster

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — 2011-2012 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#80	Dan Dunn (G)	38	1988	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	L
		Mark Kroeze (G)	43	1983	MN, USA	6'0"	181	-
	#30	John Murray (G)	39	1987	Lancaster, PA, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#33	B.J. O'Brien (G)	41	1985	Lakeville, MN, USA	5'11"	176	L
	#34	Wylie Rogers (G)	41	1985	Fairbanks, AK, USA	5'10"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#51	Scotty Balan (D)"A"	44	1982	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'3"	205	R
	#16	Adam Bartholomay (D/F)	43	1983	Grand Forks, ND, USA	5'11"	205	R
	#26	Tim Billingsley (D)	36	1990	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	176	R
	#28	Cody Carlson (D)	35	1991	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#39	Garrett Clarke (D/LW)	33	1992	Windsor, NS, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#24	Charles Fontaine (D)	41	1985	Laval, QC, CAN	6'2"	220	R
	#44	Trevor Hunt (D/F)	40	1986	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#44	Ryan Jorde (D)	44	1982	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'3"	216	R
	#55	Craig Lineker (D)	40	1986	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#44	Jon Madden (D/F)	39	1987	Brighton, MI, USA	6'2"	209	-
	#11	A.J. Mikkelsen (D)	41	1985	Chestermere, AB, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#6	Georgi Petrov (D)	38	1988	Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ	6'6"	231	L
	#8	Kyle Radke (D)	41	1985	Bashaw, AB, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#5	Nicholas Rioux (D)	40	1986	Riviere-du-Loup, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#39	Ryan Warsofsky (D)	39	1987	North Marshfield, MA, USA	5'9"	185	L
	#26	Mike Wilson (D)	39	1987	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
FORWARDS
	#28	Tyler Barr (LW)	37	1988	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	227	L
	#19	Jason Beeman (RW)	41	1985	Los Angeles, CA, USA	5'9"	198	R
	#3	Justin Bernhardt (C)	38	1988	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#82	Aaron Boogaard (RW)	40	1986	Regina, SK, CAN	6'3"	220	R
	#10	Brandon Campos (LW)	38	1987	Port Coquitlam, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#67	Marc-André Carré (LW)	34	1991	Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN	6'2"	220	L
	#15	Jason Dixon (C)	41	1985	Belle River, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#25	Reid Edmondson (C)	38	1988	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	#71	Dan Gendur (RW)	39	1987	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	205	R
	#12	Jake Hauswirth (LW)	38	1988	Merrill, WI, USA	6'4"	203	L
	#19	Phillip Ischi (F)	40	1986	Kenai, AK, USA	5'10"	181	L
	#21	Tomas Klempa (RW)	42	1984	Piestany, SVK	5'7"	185	L
	#19	Brady Leavold (RW)	39	1987	Port Coquitlam, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#9	Aaron Lee (LW)"A"	41	1985	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Mark Magnowski (F)	40	1986	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	168	L
	#22	David Marshall (RW)	41	1985	Buffalo, MN, USA	5'11"	183	R
	#19	Stephen Moore (F)	38	1988	Atlanta, GA, USA	5'3"	181	-
	#25	Dan Nicholls (F)	38	1988	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	-
	#14	Zach Pearson (RW)	42	1984	White Lake, MI, USA	5'10"	185	R
		Rob Short (RW)	37	1989	Coldstream, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	#67	Kirill Startsev (LW)	37	1989	Omsk, RUS	5'10"	190	R
		Jason Weeks (C)	41	1985	Seattle, WA, USA	5'10"	198	R
Position: G: 4, D: 14, F: 17Av Age: 25.46 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2011-2012 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Staff

GM/Head CoachTerry Ruskowski
Athletic TrainerRico Buentello
Dir. of BroadcastingKeith Lavon
Dir. of Media RelationsKeith Lavon
Franchise OwnerJoe Sakulenzki
Head Equipment ManagerRusty Aldridge
Head Equipment ManagerAl Oman

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2011-2012 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Captains

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2011-2012 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Demographics

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Facts

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Team Colors: Black + Teal + Gold
Town: Hidalgo, TX, USA Map
Founded: 2003

2011-2012 Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees: 1 515 GP
WC: 3 GP
AHL: 484 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: State Farm Arena
Location: Hidalgo, TX
Capacity: 5 500
Construction Year: 2003

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Latest Transactions

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/18/2015	Confirmed	leaving	Benjamin Johansson (G)	Tierps HK	Details
08/31/2015	Confirmed	leaving	Elliot Lorraine (F)	Vallentuna BK	Details
08/25/2015	Confirmed	leaving	Jack Weiss (D)	Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks	Details
06/24/2015	Confirmed	leaving	Daniel Nilsson (D)	Åker/Strängnäs HC	Details
02/11/2015	Confirmed	leaving	Adam Morrison (F)	Dubuque Fighting Saints	Details
12/30/2014	Confirmed	joining	Daniel Nilsson (D)	Örebro HK J20	Details
11/28/2014	Confirmed	joining	Wayland Williams (D)	Amarillo Bulls	Details
09/22/2014	Confirmed	joining	Benjamin Johansson (G)	Dubuque Fighting Saints	Details

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Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees History and Standings

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2011-2012	CHL	66	32	27	-	-	7	208	200	71	1.08	4	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	CHL	66	25	35	-	-	6	194	232	56	0.85	8	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	CHL	64	27	27	-	-	10	193	228	64	1	6	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	CHL	64	35	24	-	-	5	221	198	73	1.14	4	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	CHL	64	16	41	-	-	7	171	278	39	0.61	8	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	CHL	64	28	28	-	-	8	185	203	64	1	3	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	CHL	64	33	25	-	-	6	204	183	72	1.13	2	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	CHL	60	19	38	-	-	3	149	221	41	0.68	4	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	CHL	64	32	24	-	-	8	165	162	72	1.13	2	Quarterfinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Andrew Schembri (F)	2026-2027	EHF Passau Black Hawks	Oberliga	13	4	8	12	16
2.	Garrett Clarke (D)	2026-2027	Bouctouche JCs	LHSB	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Dan Lapointe (F)	2026-2027	Dundas Real McCoys	ACH	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2011-2012	View Roster	6'0"	196 lbs	25.46
2010-2011	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.19
2009-2010	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	27.13
2008-2009	View Roster	5'11"	187 lbs	26.78
2007-2008	View Roster	6'0"	198 lbs	26.23

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Franchise All-Time Points

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bill Newson (F)	221	90	102	192
2.	Aaron Lee (F)	255	97	91	188
3.	Daymen Rycroft (F)	169	63	75	138
4.	Jesse Bennefield (F)	114	59	71	130
5.	Matic Kralj (F)	180	53	74	127

Franchise All-Time Goals

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Lee (F)	255	97	91	188
2.	Bill Newson (F)	221	90	102	192
3.	Daymen Rycroft (F)	169	63	75	138
4.	Jesse Bennefield (F)	114	59	71	130
5.	Matic Kralj (F)	180	53	74	127

Franchise All-Time Assists

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bill Newson (F)	221	90	102	192
2.	Aaron Lee (F)	255	97	91	188
3.	Zak McClellan (F)	184	47	80	127
4.	Dennis Maxwell (F)	139	37	79	116
5.	Daymen Rycroft (F)	169	63	75	138

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Ryan Shmyr (F)	223	38	73	856
2.	Dennis Maxwell (F)	139	37	116	359
3.	Darcy Smith (D)	183	6	41	345
4.	Brett Clouthier (F)	108	12	25	320
5.	Rob Voltera (F)	127	53	121	312

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aaron Lee (F)	255	97	91	188
2.	Ryan Shmyr (F)	223	38	35	73
3.	Bill Newson (F)	221	90	102	192
4.	Zak McClellan (F)	184	47	80	127
5.	Darcy Smith (D)	183	6	35	41

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Brent Gauvreau (F)	5	2	6	1.20
2.	David Massé (F)	43	22	50	1.16
3.	Jesse Bennefield (F)	114	59	130	1.14
4.	David Marshall (F)	11	8	12	1.09
5.	Dan Gendur (F)	99	41	107	1.08

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dan Gendur (F)	2011-2012	CHL	62	28	45	73	1.18	59
2.	Jesse Bennefield (F)	2008-2009	CHL	64	35	36	71	1.11	87
3.	Grant Goeckner-Zoeller (F)	2009-2010	CHL	64	27	41	68	1.06	38
4.	Jason Cirone (F)	2006-2007	CHL	59	28	35	63	1.07	84
5.	Daymen Rycroft (F)	2009-2010	CHL	56	26	37	63	1.13	79

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aaron Lee (F)	2011-2012	CHL	65	38	22	60	0.92	57
2.	Jesse Bennefield (F)	2008-2009	CHL	64	35	36	71	1.11	87
3.	Bill Newson (F)	2003-2004	CHL	64	30	29	59	0.92	70
4.	Dan Gendur (F)	2011-2012	CHL	62	28	45	73	1.18	59
5.	Jason Cirone (F)	2006-2007	CHL	59	28	35	63	1.07	84

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Darcy Campbell (D)	2010-2011	CHL	60	16	46	62	1.03	59
2.	Dan Gendur (F)	2011-2012	CHL	62	28	45	73	1.18	59
3.	Trevor Weisgerber (F)	2005-2006	CHL	64	20	43	63	0.98	36
4.	Grant Goeckner-Zoeller (F)	2009-2010	CHL	64	27	41	68	1.06	38
5.	Nicolas Dumoulin (D)	2008-2009	CHL	63	17	41	58	0.92	97

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ryan Shmyr (F)	2004-2005	CHL	53	13	9	22	0.42	310
2.	Ryan Shmyr (F)	2003-2004	CHL	64	14	12	26	0.41	261
3.	Dennis Maxwell (F)	2006-2007	CHL	64	21	38	59	0.92	186
4.	Ryan Shmyr (F)	2005-2006	CHL	59	7	11	18	0.31	177
5.	Brett Clouthier (F)	2010-2011	CHL	62	3	7	10	0.16	177