Central Elgin Express

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The Central Elgin Express are Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Port Stanley, Ontario. They play in the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Belmont Sunsets 1969 - 1975

Belmont Bombers 1975 - 1986

Belmont Pests 1986 - 1988

Belmont Bombers 1988 - 2006

Central Elgin Express 2006 to present

[edit] History

They were formerly known as the Belmont Bombers, playing their last season as the Bombers in 05-06. Prior to the 06-07 season, they changed their name to the Central Elgin Express. This was done as the team was going to be splitting their home games between Belmont and Port Stanley. For the 07-08 season, the Express will be playing all their home games in Port Stanley, which was formerly home to the Port Stanley Lakers, which are now known as the West Lorne Lakers. The Express have also announced an affliation with the St. Thomas Stars of the Western Ontario Hockey League, who were previously affiliated with the Lambeth Lancers. This decision was made after Head Coach and GM of the Lancers Mike Herman left Lambeth in the spring of 2007 and joined Central Elgin.