Hamilton Steelhawks (other)
Hamilton Steelhawks may refer to: * Hamilton Steelhawks (junior), a junior ice hockey team that played in Hamilton, Ontario, from 1984 to 1988 * Hamilton Steelhawks (senior) The Hamilton Steelers (known as the Hamilton Steelhawks from 2015 to 2022) are a senior-level ice hockey team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The team is a member of the Allan Cup Hockey league of the Ontario Hockey Association, the top tier of ...

Hamilton Steelhawks (junior)
The Hamilton Steelhawks were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1984 to 1988. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario, and played at Copps Coliseum. History The Brantford Alexanders were relocated in 1984 becoming the Hamilton Steelhawks. The franchise which started in Hamilton in 1953, twice left Hamilton for lack of an adequate arena but returned for the opening of Copps Coliseum. However the team was not well-supported, and played for only four seasons in Hamilton before moving to Niagara Falls, Ontario to play as the Thunder. The Steelhawks name was chosen to reflect the steel industry in Hamilton. The modernized name and logo was designed to catch on with a young fan base as well. The team enjoyed three successful playoff runs, although they never made a trip to the league finals. Notable alumni are NHL stars Shayne Corson, Keith Primeau and NHL tough guy Bob Probert. Wayne Gretzky's younger brother Keith Gretzky also played for the Steelhawks, and wa ...
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