St. Michael's Buzzers
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| St. Michael's Buzzers | |
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| City: | Toronto, Ontario |
| League: | Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League |
| Division: | South |
| Founded: | 1933 |
| Home Arena: | St. Michael's Arena |
| Colours: | Navy Blue, Blue, and White |
| Head Coach: | Rich Ricci |
| General Manager: | Rich Ricci |
| Parent club(s): | Owen Sound Attack/ Toronto St. Michael's Majors |
| Previous franchise history | |
| 1984-1990: | Vaughan Raiders (merged) |
The St. Michael's Buzzers are a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.
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[edit] History
The Buzzers won the first ever Sutherland Cup as All-Ontario Junior "B" Champions in 1934, and won it again in 1936, 1945, 1961, 1982, and 1989. They also won the Frank L. Buckland Trophy as OPJHL Champions in 2005 and 2006.
Prior to 1995, the Buzzers were members of the Metro Junior A Hockey League. In 1966-67 the team took a one-year leave of absence. The team again took a leave of absence in 1989 after their Sutherland Cup championship, after the Metro League's dispute with the OHA. The Buzzers disbanded in 1997 to make way for the Ontario Hockey League's Toronto St. Michael's Majors. They reformed in 1999. They are 4 time OPJHL South Division Champions (2004-07)and reigning 2-time OPJHL Champions (2005 and 2006). Since 1999 reformation, team has produced 49 NCAA scholarships, 19 OHL players and 1 NHL 1st round pick (directly from Buzzers, 2005-Andrew Cogliano, Edmonton Oilers).
[edit] Season-by-Season Results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs | |
| 1988-89 | 39 | 33 | 5 | 1 | - | 276 | 114 | 67 | 1st Metro B | Won League | |
| 1989-90 | Did Not Participate | ||||||||||
| 1990-91 | 44 | 22 | 16 | 6 | - | 207 | 169 | 50 | 5th Metro B | ||
| 1991-92 | 44 | 18 | 21 | 5 | - | 222 | 221 | 41 | 8th Metro A | ||
| 1992-93 | 48 | 26 | 16 | 6 | - | 234 | 190 | 56 | 4th Metro A | ||
| 1993-94 | 50 | 25 | 19 | 6 | - | 249 | 204 | 56 | 6th Metro A | Lost Quarter-final | |
| 1994-95 | 50 | 26 | 18 | 6 | - | 230 | 203 | 58 | 5th Metro A | ||
| 1995-96 | 50 | 21 | 26 | 3 | - | 212 | 205 | 47 | 15th OPJHL | ||
| 1996-97 | 51 | 26 | 22 | 3 | - | 210 | 173 | 59 | 10th OPJHL | ||
| 1999-00 | 49 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 183 | 231 | 39 | 29th OPJHL | ||
| 2000-01 | 49 | 23 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 204 | 215 | 50 | 22nd OPJHL | ||
| 2001-02 | 49 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 230 | 145 | 73 | 3rd OPJHL | ||
| 2002-03 | 49 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 209 | 174 | 59 | 13th OPJHL | ||
| 2003-04 | 49 | 33 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 249 | 163 | 69 | 7th OPJHL | OPJHL Finalist | |
| 2004-05 | 49 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 259 | 128 | 78 | 5th OPJHL | OPJHL Champions | |
| 2005-06 | 49 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 226 | 153 | 66 | 8th OPJHL | OPJHL Champions | |
| 2006-07 | 49 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 209 | 128 | 73 | 8th OPJHL | See Playoffs | |
[edit] Sutherland Cup Appearances
- 1961: St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Owen Sound Greys 4-games-to-none
- 1982: St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Sarnia Bees 4-games-to-3
- 1989: St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Niagara Falls Canucks 4-games-to-1
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Bobby Bauer
- Sean Burke
- Gerry Cheevers
- Andrew Cogliano
- Kevin Dineen
- Todd Elik
- Red Kelly
- Dave Keon
- Ken Klee
- Brett Lindros
- Eric Lindros
- Pete Mahovlich
- Dave Maloney
- Jim Paek
- Rod Seiling
- Rick Tocchet
- Kevin Weekes
- Jason Woolley
- Wojtek Wolski
