List of ice hockey teams in Ontario

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The following is a list of ice hockey teams in Ontario, past and present. It includes the league(s) they play for, and championships won.

Contents

[edit] Major Professional

[edit] National Hockey League

Current Teams

Team City Established Stanley Cups[1] Notes
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 1992 0
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto 1917 13 Also known as the Torontos 1917-18, Arenas (1918-19) and the St. Patrick's (1919-27)[2]

Former Teams

Team City Existed Stanley Cups Notes
Hamilton Tigers Hamilton 1920-25 0 Founded in 1888 as the Quebec Bulldogs[3]
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 1917-34 4 Founded in 1883 as the amateur Ottawa Hockey Club; became the St. Louis Eagles in 1935[4] Franchise cancelled by league.

[edit] National Hockey Association

Team City Existed League titles Stanley Cups Notes
Cobalt Silver Kings Cobalt 1909-10 0 0 Became the Quebec Bulldogs in 1910
Haileybury Hockey Club Haileybury 1909-10 0 0 Players joined the Montreal Canadiens in 1910
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 1909-17 2 5 Founded 1883; A founding team of National Hockey League in 1917.
Renfrew Creamery Kings Renfrew 1909-11 0 0 Franchise sold to Toronto interests in 1911.
Toronto 228th Battalion Toronto 1916-17 0 0 Disbanded mid-season due to World War I.
Toronto Blueshirts Toronto 1912-17 2 1 NHA suspended team after 228th Battalion disbanded.
Toronto Shamrocks Toronto 1912-15 0 0 Also known as the Tecumsehs and Ontarios. Team sold to Blueshirts' owners in 1915 and players joined Blueshirts.

[edit] World Hockey Association

Team City Existed Avco Cups Notes
Ottawa Nationals Ottawa 1972-73 0 Became the Toronto Toros in 1973
Ottawa Civics Ottawa 1976 0 Began the 1975-76 season as the Denver Spurs, moved midseason and folded after two weeks
Toronto Toros Toronto 1973-76 0 Founded as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972; Became the Birmingham Bulls in 1976

[edit] Minor Professional

[edit] American Hockey League

Current teams

Team City Established Calder Cups Notes
Hamilton Bulldogs Hamilton 1996 1 First Affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers (1996-2002) and Subsequently the Montreal Canadians from 2002-Present - both Edmonton and Montreal shared Affiliation during 2002-2003 season
Toronto Marlies Toronto 2005 0 Founded in 1982 as the St. Catharines Saints

Former teams

Team City Established Calder Cups Notes
Hamilton Canucks Hamilton 1992-94 0
Newmarket Saints Newmarket 1986-91 0 Became the St. John's Maple Leafs in 1991
St. Catharines Saints St. Catharines 1982-86 0 Became the Newmarket Saints in 1986
Toronto Roadrunners Toronto 2003-04 0 Became the Edmonton Road Runners in 2004

[edit] International Hockey League

Team City Existed Turner Cups Notes
Chatham Maroons Chatham 1949-52 1
Chatham Maroons Chatham 1963-64 0
Windsor Gotfredsons Windsor 1945-50 0 Also known as the Staffords and Windsor Ryancretes
Windsor Spitfires Windsor 1945-49 2 Also known as the Windsor Hettche Spitfires; Became the Detroit Hettche in 1949

[edit] United Hockey League

Team City Existed Colonial Cups Notes
Brantford Smoke Brantford 1991-98 1 Became the Asheville Smoke in 1998
Chatham Wheels Chatham 1992-94 0 Became the Saginaw Wheels in 1994
London Wildcats London 1994-95 0 Became the Dayton Ice Bandits in 1996
St. Thomas Wildcats St. Thomas 1991-94 0 Became the London Wildcats in 1994
Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Thunder Bay 1991-99 3 Also known as the Senators and Thunder Hawks; Became the Rockford IceHogs in 1999

[edit] Early Leagues

Team Existed Notes
International Professional Hockey League 1904-07 Canadian Sault Hockey Club lone Canadian member
Ontario Professional Hockey League 1908-1911 Formed in 1907. Also known as 'Trolley League.'
Canadian Professional Hockey League 1926-30
Canadian-American Hockey League 1926-36 Merged with the International Hockey League; Predecessor of the American Hockey League
International Hockey League 1929-36 Merged with the Canadian-American Hockey League; Predecessor of the American Hockey League
Eastern Professional Hockey League 1959-63

[edit] Junior

[edit] Ontario Hockey League

[edit] Current teams

Team City Established J. Ross Robertson Cups Memorial Cups Notes
Barrie Colts Barrie 1994 1 0
Belleville Bulls Belleville 1981 1 0
Brampton Battalion Brampton 1996 0 0
Guelph Storm Guelph 1991 2 0 Founded in 1904 as the Toronto Marlboros
Kingston Frontenacs Kingston 1973 0 0 Also known as the Canadians and Raiders
Kitchener Rangers Kitchener 1963 3 2 Founded in 1947 as the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters
London Knights London 1965 1 1 Also known as the Nationals
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors Mississauga 2007 6 4 Founded in 1906 as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Team suspended operations from 1961-96.
Niagara IceDogs St. Catharines 2007 0 0 Founded in 1998 as the Mississauga IceDogs
Oshawa Generals Oshawa 1908 12 4 Also known as the Shamrocks and Majors. Team suspended operations from 1953-62 after arena burned down.
Ottawa 67's Ottawa 1967 3 2
Owen Sound Attack Owen Sound 1989 0 0 Founded in 1968 as the Guelph CMC's
Peterborough Petes Peterborough 1956 9 1 Founded in 1951 as the Kitchener Greenshirts
Sarnia Sting Sarnia 1994 0 0 Founded in 1969 as the Cornwall Royals
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie 1972 3 1
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury 1972 0 0 Founded in 1945 as the Barrie Flyers
Windsor Spitfires Windsor 1975 1 0

[edit] Former teams

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Defunct OHA / OMJHL Teams
Brantford Alexanders • Barrie Flyers • Brantford Lions • Galt Black Hawks • Galt Canadians • Galt Red Wings • Galt Rockets • Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters • Guelph Indians • Guelph Royals • Hamilton Fincups • Hamilton Lloyds • Hamilton Majors • Hamilton Red Wings • Hamilton Szabos • Hamilton Tiger Cubs • Hamilton Whizzers • Kitchener Canucks • Kitchener Greenshirts • Kingston Canadians • London Nationals • Montreal Junior Canadiens • Niagara Falls Flyers • Oshawa Generals† • Owen Sound Greys • Port Colborne Recreationists • St. Catharines Black Hawks • St. Catharines Falcons • St. Catharines Fincups • St. Catharines Teepees • Stratford Kroehlers • Stratford Midgets • Toronto Aura Lee • Toronto Lions • Toronto Marlboros • Toronto Native Sons • Toronto St. Michael's Majors • Toronto Varsity Blues • Toronto Young Rangers • Waterloo Hurricanes • West Toronto Nationals • Windsor Spitfires†
† Formerly defunct franchise, currently active; ‡ Franchise transferred into OHA.
CHL • Memorial Cup • WHL • QMJHL • J. Ross Robertson Cup • OHA history • OHA standings • OHL seasons
Team City Existence J. Ross Robertson Cups Memorial Cups Notes
Brantford Alexanders Brantford, Ontario 1978-1984 0 0 Previously known as Hamilton Fincups. Subsequently known as the Hamilton Steelhawks.
Brantford Lions Brantford, Ontario 1933-1946 0 0
Barrie Flyers Barrie, Ontario 1945-1960 4 2 Subsequently known as the Niagara Falls Flyers.
North Bay Centennials North Bay, Ontario 1982-2002 1 0 Previously known as Niagara Falls Flyers. Subsequently known as the Saginaw Spirit.

[edit] United States Hockey League

Former teams

Team City Existed Anderson Cups Notes
Thunder Bay Flyers Thunder Bay 1980-2000 4 Known as Thunder Bay Kings until 1984

[edit] Junior A Hockey Leagues

[edit] Central Junior A Hockey League

Team City Established League titles Fred Page Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Brockville Braves Brockville 1963 2 1 0
Cornwall Colts Cornwall 1992 4 1 0
Cumberland Grads Navan 1974 0 0 0
Hawkesbury Hawks Hawkesbury 1974 7 1 0
Kanata Stallions Kanata 1989 2 1 0
Kemptville 73's Kemptville 1969 0 0 0 Joined in 2007 from EOJBHL
Nepean Raiders Nepean 1970s 2 1 0
Orleans Blues Gloucester  ??? 2 0 0
Ottawa Jr. Senators Ottawa 1961 8 1 0
Pembroke Lumber Kings Pembroke 1961 10 1 0
Smiths Falls Bears Smiths Falls 1961 4 0 0

[edit] Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League

Team City Established League titles NJHA titles Notes
Bradford Rattlers Bradford 1971 1 1 Former member of the GMOHL
Deseronto Storm Deseronto 2006 0 0 Formerly the "Thunder"
Douro Dukes Douro 2007 0 0
Elliot Lake Bobcats Elliot Lake 2007 0 0
Espanola Kings Espanola 2007 0 0
Innisfil Lakers Innisfil 2007 0 0
King Wild King City 2006 0 0
Nipissing Alouettes Sturgeon Falls 2006 0 0
Richmond Hill Rams Richmond Hill 2006 0 0 Resurrected from Metro Junior A Hockey League
South Muskoka Shield Gravenhurst 2006 0 0
Tamworth Cyclones Tamworth 2007 0 0
Toronto Canada Moose Thornhill 2006 0 0

[edit] Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League

Team City Established League titles Dudley Hewitt Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Abitibi Eskimos Iroquois Falls  ???? 0 0 0
Blind River Beavers Blind River  ???? 0 0 0
Manitoulin Islanders Little Current 2003 0 0 0
North Bay Skyhawks North Bay 2002 3 0 0
Soo Thunderbirds Sault Ste. Marie 1990? 0 0 0
Sudbury Junior Wolves Sudbury 1978 6 1 0

[edit] Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League

Team City Established League titles↑ Dudley Hewitt Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Ajax Attack Ajax 1986 0 0 0
Aurora Tigers Aurora 1987 2 2 2 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Bowmanville Eagles Bowmanville 1978 0 0 0
Brampton Capitals Brampton 1987 3 1 0
Burlington Cougars Burlington 1952 0 0 0
Cobourg Cougars Cobourg 1964 0 0 0
Collingwood Blues Collingwood 1969 0 0 0
Couchiching Terriers Rama 1960s 4 3 1
Durham Fury Oshawa 1972 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Georgetown Raiders Georgetown 1966 0 1 0
Hamilton Red Wings Hamilton 1973 0 0 0
Huntsville-Muskoka Otters Huntsville 1990 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Kingston Voyageurs Kingston 1974 0 0 0
Lindsay Muskies Lindsay 1980 0 0 0
Markham Waxers Markham 1930s 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Milton Icehawks Milton 1966 2 1 0
Mississauga Chargers Mississauga 1992 0 0 0
Newmarket Hurricanes Newmarket 1987 1 1 0
North York Rangers North York 1992 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Oakville Blades Oakville 1966 0 0 0
Orangeville Crushers Orangeville 1975 0 0 0
Peterborough Stars Peterborough 1965 0 0 0
Pickering Panthers Pickering 1972 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Port Hope Predators Port Hope 1996 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Quinte West Pack Trenton 1981 0 0 0 Formerly Trenton Sting
St. Michael's Buzzers Toronto 1933 2 0 0
Seguin Bruins Parry Sound 2005 0 0 0
Stouffville Spirit Stouffville 1995 0 0 0
Streetsville Derbys Streetsville 1968 0 0 0
Toronto Dixie Beehives Weston 2005 0 0 0 Formerly Oswego Admirals
Toronto Jr. Canadiens Downsview 1972 0 0 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Vaughan Vipers Vaughan 1991 0 0 0
Villanova Knights North York 1980 1 1 0
Wellington Dukes Wellington 1983 1 1 0 Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise

↑Many teams' establishment dates precede the founding of the OPJHL in 1993. This heading lists only OPJHL championships won.

[edit] Superior International Junior Hockey League

Team City Established League titles Dudley Hewitt Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Dryden Ice Dogs Dryden 2001 1 0 0
Fort Frances Jr. Sabres Fort Frances 2007 0 0 0
Fort William North Stars Thunder Bay 2001 3 1 0
Marathon Renegades Marathon 2006 0 0 0 Former member of the North of Superior Junior B Hockey League
Schreiber Diesels Schreiber 2005 1 0 0
Thunder Bay Bearcats Thunder Bay 2001 0 0 0
Thunder Bay Bulldogs Thunder Bay 2001 0 0 0

[edit] Junior B Hockey Leagues

League Region Established Notes
Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League Ottawa region 1967 Ottawa District Hockey Association League
Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Southern Ontario 2007 Merger of GHL, MWJHL, and WOHL
Thunder Bay Junior B Hockey League Thunder Bay region 1993 Competes for the Keystone Cup, 1 championship

[edit] Junior C and Development Hockey Leagues

League Region Established Clarence Schmalz Cups Notes
Central Junior C Hockey League Greater Toronto Area  ????
Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League Ottawa Region  ????
Empire B Junior C Hockey League Eastern Ontario Region  ????
Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League Georgian Bay Region  ????
Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League Far-South Region of Ontario  ????
Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League Golden Horseshoe Region  ????
Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League Southwestern Ontario Region  ???? -- Compete for OHA Cup
Western Junior C Hockey League Grey, Bruce, and Wellington Counties  ????

[edit] Semi-professional, senior and amateur

[edit] Canadian Women's Hockey League

Team City Established ESSO National Championships Notes
Brampton Canadettes Thunder Brampton 2007 0
Burlington Barracudas Burlington 2007 0
Mississauga Chiefs Mississauga 2007 0
Ottawa Capital Canucks Ottawa 2007 0
Vaughan Flames Vaughan 2007 0

[edit] National Women's Hockey League

Team City Existed League titles Notes
Brampton Thunder Brampton 1999-07 1
Etobicoke Dolphins Etobicoke 2007 0 Formerly the Durham Lightning 2000-06
Oakville Ice Oakville 2003-07 0
Ottawa Raiders Ottawa 1999-07 0
Toronto Aeros Toronto 1999-07 4

[edit] Senior

Team City Existed League titles Allan Cups Notes
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 1934-1955 1949 Took over Senators name when NHL team left for St. Louis.

[edit] Amateur

Team City Existed League titles Stanley Cups Notes
Kenora Thistles Kenora  ????  ?? 1 Smallest town to ever win the Stanley Cup
Ottawa Senators (original) Ottawa 1883-1908  ?? 10 Played in AHA, Ontario Hockey Association, CAHA, ECAHL and ECAHA; Won OHA championship 1891-1893. Became the Senators in 1902. Also known as the Capitals and Silver Seven, the team became fully professional in 1908.

[edit] University

Team City Established Conference titles (men's and women's) University Cups Women's Titles[5] Notes
Brock Badgers St. Catharines  ???? 0 0 0
Carleton Ravens Ottawa  ???? 0 0 0
Guelph Gryphons Guelph  ???? 9 1 0
Lakehead Thunderwolves Thunder Bay  ???? 1 0 N/A Plays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey
Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa  ???? 0 0 0
Queen's Golden Gaels Kingston  ???? 9 0 0
RMC Paladins Kingston  ???? 0 0 N/A Plays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey
Ryerson Rams Toronto  ???? 0 0 N/A Plays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey
U of T Varsity Blues Toronto 1891 58 10 1
UOIT Ridgebacks Oshawa 2007 0 0 0
Waterloo Warriors Waterloo  ???? 2 0 0
UWO Mustangs London  ???? 2 1 0
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Waterloo  ???? 10 0 1
Windsor Lancers Windsor  ???? 1 0 0
York Lions Toronto  ???? 8 3 0

[edit] League, regional and national championships

Championship Times won Description
Stanley Cup 35 Total championships
Stanley Cup 17 National Hockey League champion
NHA Championship 4 National Hockey Association champion
Calder Cup 1 American Hockey League champion
Memorial Cup 47 Canadian Major-Junior national champion
Allan Cup 46 Canadian senior national champion
Royal Bank Cup 8 Canadian Junior "A" national champion
Colonial Cup 4 United Hockey League champion
Keystone Cup 1 Western Canada Junior "B" champion
NWHL Championship Cup 4 National Women's Hockey League championship
University Cup 15 CIS national men's university champion
CIS Women's Championship 2 CIS national women's university champion

[edit] References

  1. ^ Stanley Cup Champions and Finalists. nhl.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-10.
  2. ^ 1920s in Maple Leafs History
  3. ^ Hamilton's Hockey Tigers, Sam Wesley w/ David Wesley (James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2005)
  4. ^ Kelly, Malcolm G.; Mark Askin [2001-10-09] (2002). "2", The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hockey, Second (in English), New York, NY: Alpha Books, 13. ISBN 0028642570. 
  5. ^ 2007-08 CIS Women's Hockey Media Guide And Almanac (pdf). cisport.ca. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.

[edit] See also

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