1943 Port Colborne - Milton (games) 2-0 In the process, Oakville lost their star goaltender, mid-tournament, in order for him to maintain hist NCAA eligibility due to his age. Because Gretzky could remain in Toronto to play junior (rather than midget hockey), Gretzky tried out for the Junior B team, and made the team. 2011 Elmira - Niagara Falls (games) 4-1 ARENA MAP. They then lost to the SJHL's Humboldt Broncos 52 and then the BCHL's Vernon Vipers 85. 1963 St. Marys - Kingston (games) 4-1 The Otters went as far as hosting the Dudley-Hewitt Cup, and playing in the final losing to the Wellington Dukes, while the Vipers were improving and being one of the top teams, and the Capitals went out of business. Bolded are the overall playoff champions, Italicized are the runner-up and fellow conference champion. In response, the Ontario Hockey Association took the Central Junior B Hockey League, the remaining Junior B league closest to Toronto, and promoted it to Junior A. An attempt to downsize the OHA's Jr. A and Jr. B teams from 63 teams of near equal calibre to about 12-16 teams of high calibre and the rest playing in a development division. 2006 Cambridge - Niagara Falls (games) 4-1 The best of seven series kicked off last night (Wednesday, March 12) with the Patriots hosting while North York hosts Game Two Friday, 7 p.m. Web 2023 GOJHL | Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. From 1980 onward, a board of directors was elected, with a full-time employee to execute duties as the president. In 1971, the league re-aligned itself geographically. 2013 London - Cambridge (games) 4-3 WebConvenor. A Nobleton player was struck in the back of the head with a two-hand slash, which also struck a linesman and cut his eyelid. In September, Walter Gretzky had Wayne moved to the City of Vaughan to play midget hockey for the Toronto Young Nats instead of playing in his hometown of Brantford, Ontario. Operated. The Buckland Cup was never technically the championship trophy of the OJHL, it was the championship of the Ontario Hockey Association and in 1998-99 the OPJHL became the only Jr. A league in the OHA. The two teams finished one-two atop their Toronto-based division during the regular season and both teams had a relatively easy time of it in their best-of-seven The league produced numerous stars, both in the NHL and as a feeder for NCAA college hockey, having produced 350 NCAA Division I scholarship athletes from 1980 to 1998. 1994 Waterloo - St. Catharines (games) 4-2 1981 Burlington - Stratford (points) 8-4 In 1977, the Derbys made the All-Ontario final. The full second round schedule is as follows: Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m. at Westwood, Friday, March 14, 7 p.m. at North York Centennial, Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. at Westwood, Monday, March 17, 7 p.m. at North York Centennial, Friday, March 21, 7 p.m. at Westwood Rink, Sunday, March 23, 3 p.m. at North York Centennial, and Monday, March 24, 7 p.m. at Westwood Rink, Complete league stats and schedules at http://pointstreaksites.com/view/ojhl/. With a 13 record, the Blades were eliminated from the tournament despite outshooting their opponent in all four games. So far the most successful of these teams seem to be the Aurora Tigers, who after winning the OPJHL and Dudley Hewitt Cup in 2004, they took home the Royal Bank Cup 2004 as CJAHL National Champions as well. The Kingston Voyageurs entered the league in 1974. In the final, the Voyageurs defeated a fatigued and fresh off a slim semi-final victory North Stars 41 to win the Central Canada crown. GTHL Official Site of the GTHL - Greater Toronto The Toronto Aeros womens junior hockey team, who finished third in their Provincial Womens Hockey League (PWHL) regular season, swept their opening round best-of-five series in three straight against 14th place London Devilettes. The OHA awarded the bursaries to students chosen to attend the University of Windsor, University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University. WebThe Toronto Nationals are a pair of defunct Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey teams from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. [3] Two years later, Hewitt brought up the issue again and argued that, "the original intention of this rule was to control the [professional] coach, not exterminate him". Governor: Ron Sedlbauer GM/Head Coach: Scott McCrory, Governor: Richard Pilosof The OPJHL Showcase Tournament was an annual event ran between Christmas and New Years in Newmarket, Ontario, hosted by the Newmarket Hurricanes. They started out with a loss to the host Weyburn Red Wings, then beat the Central Junior A Hockey League's Hawkesbury Hawks 30. Mid-Ontario Junior B Hockey League - Wikipedia In the final, the Tigers defeated Prince George 31 to win their second national title in four years. In 1969, the Collingwood Blues jumped up to the Central League and stayed until the realignment of 1971, winning both league championships (1970 and 1971). In 1993, the Central Junior B Hockey League was promoted to the Junior A level and renamed the "Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League". List of ice hockey teams in Ontario - Wikipedia In this span, the Derbys won the League title five straight times, made the Ontario finals three times, and won the Sutherland Cup once. [41], Brent Ladds was appointed secretary-manager of the OHA on July 6, 1977. This heading lists only OPJHL championships won. Four of these teams, the Bramalea Blues, Kingston Voyageurs, Mississauga Chargers, and St. Michael's Buzzers, fled to join the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (OPJHL). General Manager: Serity Xu Head Coach: Mark Joslin ARENA MAP OFFICIAL WEBSITE GOJHL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELEASES STATEMENT ON NIAGARA FALLS CANUCKS JOINING OJHL, THE GOJHL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY, Thorold Franchise Makes Port Colborne Home Permanent, Mitchell Thankful for the Opportunity to Coach Flyers to First Sutherland Cup Title, From the Coaches Their Thoughts Entering a Pivotal Game Four. All-Armellin: A family affair seeing double between the pipes, GTHL celebrates 2023 Awards presented by Nothers The Award Store, 12 GTHL alumni selected in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Inclusion Not Exclusion: The GTHL and You Can Play, GTHL announces appointment of Special Integrity Commissioner, GTHL welcomes Felipe Palleros as new Associate Director of Culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Asian Heritage Month Spotlight: Canadian Japanese Hockey League, Variety Ontario to host inaugural North American VOLT hockey tournament. they then lost in overtime to the MJAHL's Weeks Crushers 43. In 1991, it declared itself a Junior A hockey league and a couple seasons later was recognized by the Canadian Junior A Hockey League. [citation needed], The Metro League's move brought into motion changes that ultimately led to the creation of the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. Team Information. It was do-or-die time for the Dukes, and they stepped up to the plate by defeating the host Charlottetown Abbies 10 in overtime and the QJAAAHL's Lennoxville Cougars 52 to gain access to the semi-final. During the summer of 1992, the OHA promoted the Central League to Junior A status, allowing its teams less limitations on signing players then an average Junior B team would have. 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Central Junior B Hockey League is elected to become pilot project for planned Junior A league, 1992 - Streetsville Derbys move and become Mississauga Derbys, 1993 - League changes name from Central Junior A Hockey League to Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League, 1993 - Caledon Canadians leave league for, 1993 - Mississauga Derbys move and become Streetsville Derbys, 1994 - Lindsay Bears become the Lindsay Muskies, 1995 - Bramalea Blues, St. Michael's Buzzers, Mississauga Chargers, and Kingston Voyageurs join league from, 1995 - Trenton Sting and Bowmanville Eagles join league from, 1996 - Royal York Royals become the Vaughan Vipers, 1996 - Stouffville Clippers become the Stouffville Spirit, 1997 - Orillia Terriers move and become Couchiching Terriers, 1997 - Newmarket 87's become Newmarket Hurricanes, 1997 - Peterborough Jr. Petes become Peterborough Bees, 1997 - St. Michael's Buzzers take leave of absence, 1999 - Auburn Jr. Crunch change name to Syracuse Jr. Crunch, 1999 - Parry Sound Shamrocks join league from, 1999 - St. Michael's Buzzers rejoin league, 2000 - Port Hope Buzzards become the Port Hope Clippers, 2001 - Port Hope Clippers are renamed Port Hope Predators, 2002 - Parry Sound Shamrocks leave league, 2002 - Hamilton Kiltys change name to Hamilton Red Wings, 2003 - Huntsville Wildcats fold mid-season, 2003 - Peterborough Bees change name to Peterborough Stars, 2003 - Milton Merchants change name to Milton Icehawks, 2004 - Huntsville Wildcats are reformed and changed their name to Huntsville-Muskoka Otters, 2004 - Thornhill Rattlers change name to Thornhill Thunderbirds, 2005 - Thornhill Thunderbirds become Toronto Thunderbirds, 2005 - Buffalo Lightning become Buffalo Jr. Sabres, 2005 - Syracuse Jr. Crunch leave the league for, 2006 - Wexford Raiders become Toronto Jr. Canadiens, 2006 - Oshawa Legionaires become Durham Fury, 2006 - Orangeville Crushers join league from, 2007 - Couchiching Terriers return to league, 2007 - Oswego Admirals move and become Toronto Dixie Beehives, 2007 - Trenton Sting become Quinte West Pack, 2007 - Toronto Thunderbirds return as Villanova Knights, 2008 - Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League is renamed Ontario Junior Hockey League, 2008 - Quinte West Pack become Trenton Hercs, 2008 - Bancroft Hawks return as Upper Canada Hockey Club, 2008 - Durham Fury move and become Whitby Fury, 2009 - Trenton Hercs fold mid-season (January), 2009 - Ontario Junior Hockey League temporarily divides into Central Canadian Hockey League and Ontario Junior A Hockey League (by the 2010, 2009 - Port Hope Predators move and become Trenton Golden Hawks, 2009 - Toronto Dixie Beehives move and become Dixie Beehives, 2009 - Upper Canada Hockey Club move and become Upper Canada Patriots, 2010 - Bramalea Blues, Couchiching Terriers, and Seguin Bruins cease operations, 2010 - Ajax Attack fold and merge into Pickering Panthers, 2010 - Bowmanville Eagles fold and merge into Cobourg Cougars, 2010 - Collingwood Blues change name to Collingwood Blackhawks, 2010 - Orangeville Crushers change name to Orangeville Flyers, 2011 - Upper Canada Patriots change name to Toronto Lakeshore Patriots, 2011 - Streetsville Derbys fold and merge into Cobourg Cougars, 2011 - Collingwood Blackhawks cease operations, 2011 - Orangeville Flyers cease operations, 2011 - Villanova Knights move and become Orangeville Flyers, 2012 - Brampton Capitals cease operations, 2012 - Peterborough Stars fold and merge into Lindsay Muskies, 2013 - Markham Waxers membership terminated by league, 2014 - Toronto Lakeshore Patriots change name to Toronto Patriots, 2015 - Hamilton Red Wings move and become Markham Royals, This page was last edited on 1 June 2023, at 12:57. [44] He retired as OHA president in June 2012. [24] The OHA and OHL disagreed on financial terms of affiliation, then the OHL decided to handle its own administration. Caledon WebThe Greater Toronto Hockey League represents tens of thousands of minor hockey players in Canada each year. [32] He felt that the OHA had transitioned into being "a more nimble and responsive organization" than when he began; and was proud of his work to advance player safety and reduce on-ice injuries, which included increased penalties for rough play and certification programs for coaches and referees. A year later, the Derbys again met the Stratford Cullitons (now of the Mid-Western Junior B Hockey League), but lost 9-points-to-5. In a best-of-7 for the Dudley Hewitt Cup against the NOJHL's Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats, the Merchants were defeated 4-games-to-1. It is highly questionable, if the OJHL will consider expanded to Central Ontario and Southern Ontario. [19] The team was forced out of Tilbury by the end of the 1993-94 season, relocating to Walpole Island and folding in 1999. Metro members Ajax Steelers, Aurora Tigers, Dixie Beehives, Downsview Bees, North York Rangers, and the Richmond Hill Rams left. 1992 Kitchener - Milton (games) 4-1 Woodstock took the first ever Central League crown as well as that year's Sutherland Cup as provincial champions. 1979 Streetsville - St. Catharines(games) 4-0 This was the idea of Arthur Stanley, son of Lord Stanley, then Governor General of Canada. 1958 Sarnia - Lakeshore (games) 4-1 Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 1945 St. Michael's Buzzers - Stratford (games) 2-1 In the first semi-final, Brampton defeated Cobourg 52, while Newmarket beat Thunder Bay 63. The oddity here is that teams rarely do a complete locational move in the middle of a season. First and last place in the division was the least spread out of all four divisions, the top six of eight teams all had even or winning records, the Markham Waxers and Wellington Dukes race for first place lasted until the final game of the season, as did the race for third between the Hamilton Red Wings, Newmarket Hurricanes, and Toronto Jr. Canadiens. 2008 Tecumseh- Elmira (games) 4-0 Gretzky sued in the Canadian Courts and lost [1]. A new pro women's hockey league is set to launch in January with WebThe OHA control 3 tiers of junior hockey; the "Tier 2 Junior "A", Junior "B" , Junior "C", and one senior hockey league, Allan Cup Hockey . In 1980, the Ontario Major Junior Hockey The added teams are proposed to be advancement of Junior B teams and not from expansion. The 196465 season starred a 17-year-old Ken Dryden in net for the Etobicoke Indians. [citation needed], During the 198687, a strange occurrence happened with the team that is now known as the Mississauga Chargers. The Metro league became a key feeder to college hockey programs during the 1980s and 1990s, producing more than 200 future NCAA players. [17], When 13 people from the Tilbury Hawks were charged with sex-related crimes in 1994, the OHA sought to eliminate hazing from and suspended the team's officials for one year. Corrie Abrams. The result was a one-year ban for the Streetsville Derbys from Ontario Hockey Association play. In 1992, the Milton Merchants won the league championship, but also fell in the Sutherland Cup final, this time to the Kitchener Dutchmen. As the 200910 season wore on, the Ontario Hockey Association presented the Tomorrow's Game plan. 1944 De La Salle Oaklands - Barrie(games) 2-1 The Cougars came up against the Stratford Cullitons of the Mid-Western League and were victorious, winning 8-points-to-4. On top of St. Mike's loss to Georgetown, they lost to Fort William 64, but defeated North Bay 43 in quadruple overtime. [21] Each team was required to have a youth worker serving as a prevention services co-ordinator; and handbooks were given to players annually which covered hazing, alcohol, drug use, tobacco, and sexual harassment. [20], In 1997, parents of players on the Kingsville Comets spoke out against hazing and campaigned for its end. [10], The OHA established bursaries as of the 199596 season, to counter the loss of players to scholarships in the United States. 1955 Woodstock - Woodbridge (games) 4-2 & 1 tie Several teams departed the MetJHL to join the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League (OPJHL) which was affiliated with the OHA. 1938 Kingston - Barrie (games) 3-0 Much change happened in the summer of 1971. [42] He was appointed president of the OHA on April 28, 1980, after a restructuring from an elected president into an elected chairman and an appointed president. The 2001 Buckland Cup champions were the Thornhill Rattlers. Governor: Larry Playfair 1960 Waterloo - Marlboros (games) 4-2 & 1 tie Also attending from the OPJHL were the Cobourg Cougars as hosts and the Brampton Capitals as OPJHL finalists. A year later, during the summer of 1991, the league declared itself to be a Junior A league, and hired a full-time commissioner, Don Linthwaite. In the semi-final, St. Mike's defeated Fort William 62, only to be defeated 31 in the final. [11], In 1986, the Ontario Hockey Association, concerned with growing violence in hockey, suspended the Streetsville Derbys and the Brantford Classics from playing in the 1986-87 season. In the semi-final, Newmarket defeated Dryden again 2-1 and in the final Oakville finished off Newmarket's season with a 63 victory. OFFICIAL WEBSITE, NORTH YORK RANGERS 1957 Dixie - Sarnia(games) 4-2 & 1 tie It remained a Jr. A league from 1991 until 1998 when it was absorbed by the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League. Ontario Hockey Association - Wikipedia The 200809 season finished with the Couchiching Terriers taking the overall best record. Frank L. Buckland Trophy:OHA Jr. A Championship, William T. Ruddock Trophy:OHF Championship, competed for by OPJHL champions since 1994, Dudley Hewitt Cup:Regional Championship, competed for by OPJHL champions since 1994. The Huntsville Otters, Vaughan Vipers, and Brampton Capitals have all accepted buyouts from the league at the conclusion of the 201112 season. The only team not to come was the Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins, who were not interested in the extra travel. [1], In the beginning, the OHA had one league of senior men's hockey teams. General Manager: Mike Tarantino Many teams' establishment dates precede the founding of the OPJHL in 1993. ARENA MAP Junior [4] His constitutional amendment was subsequently approved in the late-1920s. After defeated the Georgetown Raiders 4-games-to-2 to win the OPJHL, they then traveled to Georgetown, Ontario to compete for the Dudley Hewitt Cup. Branch of Ottawa Senators when NHL team left for St. Louis. [citation needed], In 1995, crisis struck the Metro Junior A Hockey League. The league changed its name to the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League, the original name of the old Junior A League that lasted from 1972 to 1987. In 1988, the Metro Junior B Hockey League left the Ontario Hockey Association. They also won the Sutherland Cup in 1965 by defeating Etobicoke of the Metro League 4-games-to-2 and in 1967 by defeating the Metro League's Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2. February 27, 1986. [1] The Metro Junior A Hockey League insisted on its own administration and was opposed to paying fees to the OHA. Then known as the King City Dukes and in their third season in King since moving from Weston, the team moved mid-season to North York and renamed itself the North York Civics. The OJHLs 2020-21 regular season and all but the first round of the leagues 2020 Buckland Cup playoffs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 In 2006, the St. Michael's Buzzers won the Buckland Cup again by defeating the Stouffville Spirit 4-games-to-2. [citation needed], During the 198889 season Kingston's Scott Martin won his second consecutive scoring title and League MVP award. His season totals of 62 goals and 114 points in a mere 42 games came closest to topping the league records set by NHLers Patrick Flatley during the 198081 season (137 points for Henry Carr), and Paul Gardner during the 197374 season (77 goals and 132 points for St.Mike's). A. Morgan Cosby, Toronto Victoria Club, president. It is under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). From this point on, the two leagues have re-amalgamated for the 201011 season and have reduced the number of teams in competition by five, buying out or merging the Ajax Attack, Bowmanville Eagles, Bramalea Blues, Couchiching Terriers and Seguin Bruins. General Manager: Tony Clarke 1975 Bramalea - Oakville (games) 4-3 [39] The OHA established a permanent referee-in-chief position in 1952, and lessened the workload on Hewitt. Marie Junior Greyhounds, Formerly the Thunder Bay Wolves, Fort William Wolves, and Fort William North Stars, The CWHL transitioned to a minor professional league and began paying its players in 2017, Known as Toronto CWHL and Toronto HC in its first 201011 season, Also known as the Mississauga Chiefs and Mississauga Ice Bears, Also known as the Beatrice Aeros and Mississauga Aeros. They were a part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League and the Metro Junior B Hockey League . On June 29, 2009, the OHA Board of Directors voted to separate the OJHL into two completely different leagues. [2] The Owen Sound Greys and Collingwood Blues jumped to the Mid-Ontario Junior B Hockey League. WebToronto Maple Leafs ; Vancouver Canucks ; Vegas Golden Knights ; Washington Capitals ; Winnipeg Jets ; Free Agent Frenzy AHL; Alps Hockey League; Metro Junior B Hockey A year later, the Wellington Dukes rebounded their OPJHL final defeated from 2002 and won the 2003 Buckland Cup 4-games-to-2 over the Aurora Tigers. GM/Head Coach: Rob Pearson, Governor: John Coppa Both Edmonton and Montreal shared affiliation during 2002-03 season. 1935 Barrie - St. Michael's Buzzers(games) 3-1 All Rights Reserved. 2000 Cambridge - St. Catharines (games) 4-0 1972 Markham - St. Marys (games) 4-1 In their only year in the CJBHL they won the league championship and lost the Sutherland Cup final 4-games-to-1 with 1 tie to the Markham Waxers of the Metro League. [citation needed], In 1972 the Metro B league was reshaped substantially when six members left to join the new Ontario Provincial Junior A league. The Kingston Voyageurs won the Ruddock Division who beat the Phillips Division champion Huntsville Otters 4-games-to-1 to go to the Buckland Cup finals. Champions of the OPHL would continue to challenge for the Stanley Cup. General Manager: Despite just being a mid-season tourney, the event was highly contested and its title is played for with much ferocity.[14]. The league originated in 1956 as the Metro Junior "B" Hockey League, which lasted until 1991, when it changed its designation from Junior B to Junior A. From 1998 until 2009, the league champion has been awarded the Frank L. Buckland Trophy. The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship is being played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and WP Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta. The Dukes lost a tight 32 game to Humboldt in the semi-final to end their national championship hopes. The team was a part of an investigation and subject matter of an episode of The Fifth Estate. Due to the brawl, the Blues withdrew from the final and became the only team in Ontario Hockey Association history to forfeit the Sutherland Cup. OFFICIAL WEBSITE, Milton Menace Hewitt proposed an amendment to the constitution which would allow the executive to scrutinize any coach and decide on the registration. 1985 Waterloo - Bramalea(games) 4-1 [citation needed], The Henry Carr Crusaders, a team sponsored by the Toronto highschool, joined the Junior "B" ranks in 1980. [2] When Queen's University at Kingston hired a full-time athletic director, OHA secretary W. A. Hewitt felt that the OHA should allow the director's involvement with the hockey team despite him being a paid professional. During that streak, the Waterloo Siskins won the Sutherland Cup four times. GM/Head Coach: Derek Smith As well, the member teams would operate at a higher budget and completely partitioned from the rest of the OPJHL until the league semi-final. Also for the 201920 season it was announced that the Newmarket Hurricanes had been sold and would be re-located to Milton and be rebranded the Milton Menace. The South Division is scattered between the Phillips and MacKinnon Divisions.[7]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Junior teams in Toronto were not members of the OHA and therefore not members of the CAHA. The camp will take place between Sunday, May 1 and Sunday, May 8 at Mayfield Recreation Complex in Caledon. In 198586, the Derbys dominated the Central League again and won their third title in four years. 2004 Stratford - Thorold (games) 4-0 The Metro Junior A Hockey League closed its doors after over half a century of action at the Junior A and B levels.

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