in 1995, the gold kings along with two other former phl teams, the fresno falcons and anchorage aces (now alaska aces) became members of the newly formed professional west coast hockey league. the alaska gold kings made their only wchl playoff appearance during the inaugural 1995–96 season, losing in the first round to the eventual champion san diego gulls. the team suspended operations after a last place finish in 1996–97 and did not play in the 1997–98 season.