Markham Waxers

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Markham Waxers
City: Markham, Ontario
League: Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
Division: South
Founded: 1930's
Home Arena: Markham Centennial Centre
Colours: Blue and White
Head Coach: Rick Cornacchia
General Manager: Joseph Cornacchia

The Markham Waxers are a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Markham, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

Markham Jets 1930s - 1963
Markham Waxers 1963 to Present

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[edit] History

Originally known as the Markham Jets, the Waxers gained their current name in 1961. The team won the 1941 Ontario Junior "C" Championship and won the Ontario Junior "B" Sutherland Cup Championship in 1969 and 1972. At one point, the Waxers were the farm team of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs and boasts over 100 NHL and World Hockey Association graduates. The Waxers were formerly a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League before joining the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

[edit] Season-by-Season Results

Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs
1973-74 44 13 25 6 - 168 222 32 10th OPJHL
1974-75 44 15 19 10 - 174 192 40 10th OPJHL
1975-76 44 19 20 5 - 178 197 43 6th OPJHL
1976-77 44 23 10 11 - 237 195 57 3rd OPJHL
1977-78 50 17 27 6 - 229 284 40 8th OPJHL
1978-79 50 17 27 6 - 220 242 40 7th OPJHL
1979-80 44 14 23 7 - 233 253 35 10th OPJHL
1980-81 44 18 25 1 - 247 251 37 8th OPJHL
1981-82 50 26 19 5 - 304 265 57 4th OJHL
1982-83 48 18 24 6 - 227 249 42 7th OJHL
1983-84 42 18 19 5 - 228 199 41 5th OJHL
1984-85 48 20 25 3 - 229 263 43 5th OJHL
1985-86 50 25 16 9 - 244 263 59 2nd OJHL
1986-87 44 14 22 7 - 210 231 35 4th OJHL
1987-88 44 3 38 3 - 130 333 9 14th CJBHL
1988-89 42 10 29 3 - 158 281 23 14th CJBHL
1989-90 42 12 19 11 - 196 233 35 8th CJBHL
1990-91 42 16 21 5 - 163 193 37 10th CJBHL
1991-92 42 17 20 5 - 213 208 39 10th CJBHL
1992-93 48 33 13 2 - 293 222 69 4th CJBHL
1993-94 40 19 17 4 - 199 191 43 9th OPJHL
1994-95 48 15 30 3 - 231 273 36 13th OPJHL
1995-96 52 30 17 5 - 241 204 65 5th Metro A Lost Quarter-final
1996-97 50 27 19 4 - 246 221 58 7th Metro A
1997-98 50 24 19 7 - 247 192 55 6th Metro A
1998-99 51 29 16 4 2 249 195 64 12th OPJHL
1999-00 48 24 18 3 3 211 193 54 16th OPJHL
2000-01 49 28 18 2 1 223 182 59 12th OPJHL
2001-02 49 26 17 4 2 223 213 58 13th OPJHL
2002-03 49 30 12 6 1 239 173 67 8th OPJHL
2003-04 49 24 17 3 5 219 207 56 12th OPJHL
2004-05 49 30 16 3 0 213 160 63 13th OPJHL
2005-06 49 29 14 5 1 193 152 64 10th OPJHL Lost Conf. Final
2006-07 See "The Teams" for up-to-date 2006-07 standings.

[edit] Championships

Clarence Schmalz Cup: 1941
Central Junior "B": 1969, 1972
Sutherland Cup: 1969, 1972

[edit] Notable Alumni

Markham Waxers, 1969 Sutherland Cup Champions
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Markham Waxers, 1969 Sutherland Cup Champions

[edit] External links


Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
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Former Member Teams: Ajax Merchants | Barrie Colts | Belleville Bulls | Brampton Warriors Jr. A | Caledon Canadians | Cambridge Winterhawks | Couchiching Terriers | Dixie Beehives Jr. A | Durham Huskies | Guelph Platers | Hamilton Mountain A's | Kingston Frontenacs | North Bay Trappers | Owen Sound Greys | Parry Sound Shamrocks | Richmond Hill Rams | Royal York Royals | Shelburne Wolves | Syracuse Jr. Crunch | Toronto Nationals | Toronto Thunderbirds | Weston Dodgers | Whitby Lawmen

CJBHL Former Teams: Acton Sabres | Brampton Warriors Jr. B | Dixie Beehives | Mimico Monarchs | Nobleton Devils | Oak Ridges Dynes | Strathroy Rockets

Metro Junior A Hockey League | Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League

Canadian Junior A Hockey League | Dudley Hewitt Cup | Royal Bank Cup

Metro Junior A Hockey League
Historical Teams: Aurora Tigers | Bramalea Blues | Caledon Canadians | Durham Huskies | Huntsville Wildcats | Kingston Voyageurs | Markham Waxers | Mimico Monarchs | Mississauga Chargers | Niagara Scenic | North York Rangers | Oshawa Legionaires | Pickering Panthers | Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins | Port Hope Buzzards | Quinte Hawks | Shelburne Wolves | St. Michael's Buzzers | Syracuse Jr. Crunch | Thornhill Rattlers | Wellington Dukes | Wexford Raiders

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League

Canadian Junior A Hockey League | Dudley Hewitt Cup | Royal Bank Cup