Milton Icehawks
Milton Icehawks | |
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City | Milton, Ontario, Canada |
League | Ontario Junior Hockey League |
Founded | 1966 |
Home arena | Milton Memorial Arena |
Colors |
Red, Black, and White |
General manager | Paul Fleming |
Head coach | Dan Currie |
Franchise history | |
1966-1971 | Milton Merchants |
1971-1983 | Milton Flyers |
1983-1986 | Milton Steamers |
1986-2003 | Milton Merchants |
2003-Present | Milton Icehawks |
The Milton Icehawks are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Milton, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.
The Icehawks have previously been known as the Milton Merchants, Milton Flyers, and Milton Steamers.
History
In 1992, the Milton Merchants were Central Junior B Hockey League champions. They made the Ontario Hockey Association Sutherland Cup Junior B championship but lost in five games to the Mid-Western Junior B Hockey League's Kitchener Dutchmen.
In 2005, the Ontario Hockey Association fined the Icehawks $12,000 and suspended then-General Manager George Dupont for signing two players outside of OHA guidelines.[1]
Many notable players have suited up for Milton over the years including NHL stars John Tavares, Daniel Carcillo, Sam Gagner, Rich Peverley and Matt Read. Some Famous Miltonians have also played including; AHL star Darren Haydar, the 2 time NCAA Frozen Four Champion Boston College Captain Matt Price, and his brother Jeremy Price (Vancouver Canucks draft pick)
Season-by-season results
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs | |
1970-71 | 33 | 12 | 17 | 4 | - | 147 | 166 | 28 | 7th MOJBHL | ||
1971-72 | 42 | 13 | 20 | 9 | - | 171 | 231 | 35 | 5th CJBHL | ||
1972-73 | 42 | 9 | 30 | 3 | - | 171 | 278 | 21 | 7th CJBHL | ||
1973-74 | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | - | 246 | 174 | 57 | 2nd CJBHL | ||
1974-75 | Statistics Not Available | ||||||||||
1975-76 | 36 | 12 | 21 | 3 | - | 167 | 237 | 27 | 7th CJBHL | ||
1976-77 | 42 | 17 | 22 | 3 | - | 206 | 237 | 37 | 6th CJBHL | ||
1977-78 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 6 | - | -- | -- | 46 | 4th CJBHL | ||
1978-79 | 44 | 16 | 23 | 5 | - | 205 | 277 | 37 | 7th CJBHL | ||
1979-80 | 44 | 10 | 28 | 5 | - | 192 | 298 | 25 | 11th CJBHL | ||
1980-81 | 44 | 4 | 37 | 3 | - | 184 | 337 | 11 | 12th CJBHL | ||
1981-82 | 40 | 6 | 30 | 4 | - | 156 | 303 | 16 | 11th CJBHL | ||
1982-83 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 6 | - | 200 | 233 | 42 | 5th CJBHL | ||
1983-84 | 40 | 12 | 23 | 5 | - | 182 | 200 | 29 | 7th CJBHL | ||
1984-85 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 4 | - | 193 | 166 | 44 | 5th CJBHL | ||
1985-86 | 48 | 5 | 37 | 6 | - | 173 | 354 | 16 | 9th CJBHL | ||
1986-87 | 42 | 9 | 29 | 4 | - | 158 | 278 | 22 | 7th CJBHL | ||
1987-88 | 44 | 18 | 22 | 4 | - | 232 | 250 | 40 | 9th CJBHL | ||
1988-89 | 42 | 12 | 26 | 4 | - | 164 | 250 | 28 | 12th CJBHL | ||
1989-90 | 42 | 18 | 17 | 7 | - | 189 | 181 | 43 | 6th CJBHL | ||
1990-91 | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | - | 265 | 184 | 57 | 3rd CJBHL | ||
1991-92 | 42 | 29 | 8 | 5 | - | 207 | 138 | 63 | 2nd CJBHL | Won League | |
1992-93 | 49 | 32 | 15 | 2 | - | 269 | 190 | 68 | 5th CJBHL | ||
1993-94 | 42 | 24 | 16 | 2 | - | 228 | 183 | 52 | 5th OPJHL-W | ||
1994-95 | 49 | 33 | 14 | 2 | - | 287 | 226 | 69 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
1995-96 | 50 | 27 | 16 | 7 | - | 243 | 172 | 64 | 1st OPJHL-Mi | ||
1996-97 | 51 | 37 | 9 | 5 | - | 319 | 169 | 81 | 1st OPJHL-Mi | Won League | |
1997-98 | 51 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 357 | 127 | 85 | 1st OPJHL-Mi | Won League, Won DHC | |
1998-99 | 51 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 308 | 138 | 90 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
1999-00 | 49 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 231 | 158 | 66 | 3rd OPJHL-W | ||
2000-01 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 210 | 168 | 64 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
2001-02 | 49 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 198 | 208 | 54 | 5th OPJHL-W | ||
2002-03 | 49 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 279 | 139 | 84 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
2003-04 | 49 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 228 | 161 | 66 | 4th OPJHL-W | ||
2004-05 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 241 | 131 | 62 | 4th OPJHL-W | ||
2005-06 | 49 | 41 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 254 | 97 | 87 | 1st OPJHL-W | Lost Conf. SF | |
2006-07 | 49 | 12 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 142 | 235 | 30 | 8th OPJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF | |
2007-08 | 49 | 22 | 20 | - | 7 | 185 | 194 | 51 | 6th OPJHL-W | ||
2008-09 | 49 | 21 | 24 | - | 4 | 208 | 229 | 46 | 6th OJHL-M | ||
2009-10 | 56 | 3 | 51 | - | 2 | 145 | 387 | 8 | 15th OJAHL | DNQ | |
2010-11 | 50 | 5 | 41 | - | 4 | 147 | 374 | 14 | 8th OJHL-W | DNQ | |
2011-12 | 49 | 18 | 28 | - | 3 | 195 | 264 | 39 | 5th OJHL-W | Lost Division QF | |
2012-13 | 55 | 19 | 27 | - | 9 | 209 | 255 | 47 | 4th OJHL-W | DNQ |
Sutherland Cup Appearances
- 1992: Kitchener Dutchmen defeated Milton Merchants 4-games-to-1
Notable alumni
- Akim Aliu
- John Tonelli
- Daniel Carcillo
- Jay Caufield
- Jeff Daw
- Sam Gagner
- Darren Haydar
- John Tavares
- Matt Read
- Rich Peverley
References
External links
Ontario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Toronto Lakeshore Patriots · Trenton Golden Hawks · Wellington Dukes · Whitby Fury
Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters • Brantford Majors • Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas • Chatham Maroons • Detroit Jr. Red Wings • Guelph CMC's • Guelph Imperials • Michigan Americans • Niagara Falls Flyers • St. Thomas Elgins • Sarnia Bees • Sarnia Legionnaires • Welland Sabres • Windsor Spitfires
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants • Belleville Bulls • Brampton Warriors • Cambridge Winterhawks • Dixie Beehives • Guelph Platers • Hamilton Mountain A's • Kingston Frontenacs • North Bay Trappers • Owen Sound Greys • Royal York Royals • Toronto Nationals • Weston Dodgers • Whitby Lawmen
Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs • Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins
Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack • Barrie Colts • Bowmanville Eagles • Bramalea Blues • Brampton Capitals • Caledon Canadians • Collingwood Blues • Couchiching Terriers • Dixie Beehives • Durham Huskies • Huntsville Otters • Markham Waxers • Orangeville Crushers • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Peterborough Stars • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Streetsville Derbys • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton Sting • Vaughan Vipers
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Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98
Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98 • 1998–99 • 1999–00 • 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009-10 CC/OJ • 2010–11 • 2011–12 • 2012–13 • 2013–14