The Calgary Cowboys were a Junior A

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based out of

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. They were one of the five founding members of the AJHL in 1963. The Cowboys lasted only two years before ceasing operations. In 1963–64, the Cowboys lost to the

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for the inaugural AJHL championship three games to one. The team folded prior to the 1965–66 season with most players moving to the cross town Buffaloes. One season later, in 1966–67, the Buffaloes resurrected the Cowboys name, which they would retain until their demise in 1969–70.

Season-by-season record

''Note: GP = games played, W = wins, L = losses, T = ties, Pts = points, GF = goals for, GA = goals against'' :¹No regular season was played in 1963–64, league had a playoff only to determine champion

References

Alberta Junior Hockey League website
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Season-by-season record

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