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Ville-Marie Dragons
The Parry Sound Islanders were a Junior ice hockey team based out of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League. History In 2007, Ville-Marie first attempted to form a team in one of the established Ontario junior hockey leagues, making offers to both the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League and the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The GMHL turned down the offer due to their acceptance of a Temiscaming franchise that would have been compromised due to proximity. The NOJHL looked like they were going to accept the organization but the deal fell through in late summer. The NOJHL claimed that the Ville-Marie franchise would probably join in 2008. In summer 2008, the NOJHL made no mention of interest in a Ville-Marie franchise but courted the already established Temiscaming Royals of the GMHL. Temiscaming accepted the offer to join the NOJHL and Ville-Marie reapplied for GMHL membership. On June 23, 2008, the GMHL officially anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parry Sound, Ontario
Parry Sound is a town in Ontario, Canada, located on the eastern shore of the sound after which it is named. Parry Sound is located south of Sudbury and north of Toronto. It is a single tier government located in the territorial District of Parry Sound which has no second tier County, Regional or District level of government. Parry Sound is a popular cottage country region for Southern Ontario residents. It also has the world's deepest natural freshwater port. History During the early part of the 20th century, the area was a popular subject for the many scenic art works of Tom Thomson and members of the Group of Seven. There was a slight decline in economic activity shortly after World War I with J.R. Booth's construction of a rival town, Depot Harbour on nearby Parry Island, but this setback was overcome through later developments in tourism and commerce, and the accidental destruction by fire of the entire town of Depot Harbour on August 14, 1945. The body of water ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Bay Battalion
The North Bay Battalion is a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League based in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was founded as the Brampton Battalion on December 3, 1996, and began play in 1998. The team relocated to North Bay prior to the 2013–14 OHL season. History Early years, 1998–2013 The Brampton Battalion's inaugural season began in 1998–99, choosing the Battalion name from community suggestions, and was also adopted by the competitive minor hockey program in Brampton. The team struggled in its first season, winning only 8 of 68 games. However, it would be one of only two seasons (the other being 2001–02) in which the Brampton Battalion would miss the playoffs. The fifteen-season tenure in Brampton saw the Battalion finish with a .484 win percentage in 1,020 regular season games and win four Central Division Championships and one Eastern Conference Championship. Relocation During the summer of 2012, it was rumoured the Battalion franchise wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks
The West Nipissing Lynx are a junior ice hockey team based in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). History The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks were announced in summer 2010. The Lumberjacks replaced the folded Nipissing Alouettes, who left the GMHL in 2009. On September 10, 2010, the Lumberjacks played their first game against the Elliot Lake Bobcats in Elliot Lake. The Bobcats won the game 7–2. On September 12, 2010, the Lumberjacks played on the road against the Powassan Dragons and earned their franchise's first victory with a 5–2 win. In their second season, the Lumberjacks finished second place in the GMHL with a record of 35 wins and 7 losses. In the league quarterfinals, the Lumberjacks faced the 2010 league champion Deseronto Storm and survived a five-game series 3-games-to-2. In the semifinals, Sturgeon Falls defeated the league's only two-time champion, the Bradford Rattlers, in a four-game sweep. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algoma Avalanche
The Algoma Avalanche were a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League. History The Avalanche were formed in the summer of 2009. The Avalanche are the first junior team in Thessalon since the folding of the Thessalon Flyers of the North of Superior Junior B Hockey League. On September 12, 2009, the Avalanche played their first game. On the road, Algoma lost 7-4 to the Deseronto Storm. The next evening, the Avalanche traveled to Beaverton, Ontario and picked up their first win, beating the Brock Bucks 6-3. On September 25, 2009, the Avalanche played their first home game and defeated their local rival Elliot Lake Bobcats 4-2. In a touching pre-game ceremony, local hockey legend, and multiple-time OHA champion Lloyd Boyer, who had died of cancer a few weeks before, was honored with a moment of silence. Surviving children Brad, Janna, Susan, and Karen (who is also battling cancer) provided the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 GMHL Season
The 2016–17 GMHL season is the eleventh season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. In February 2017, the top teams of the league play for the Russell Cup, the playoff championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ends. League changes Once all the membership changes were completed and the games were scheduled there were 28 teams. The league realigned then from three divisions to two 14-team North and South Divisions. By the start of the Russell Cup playoffs, there were 21 teams with 10 teams in the North Division and 11 teams in the South Division. Expansion * Expansion granted to Tillsonburg Hurricanes. * Expansion granted to Lincoln Mavericks of Lincoln, Ontario. Relocation or renamed * Alliston Coyotes rebranded as New Tecumseth Civics after ownership change. * Colbourne Chiefs rebranded as Northumberland Stars a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 GMHL Season
The 2015–16 GMHL season was the tenth season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The thirty-two teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. Starting in February 2016, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. Changes *Expansion granted to the Bobcaygeon Storm of Bobcaygeon, Ontario. *Expansion granted to the Brantford Steelfighters of Brantford, Ontario. Brantford folded and was removed from the league schedule on November 5, 2015. *Cambridge Bears take season off to restructure. *Expansion granted to the Colborne Chiefs of Colborne, Ontario. *Expansion granted to the Coldwater Falcons of Coldwater, Ontario. *Expansion granted to the Grey County Grizzlies of Grey County, Ontario. Grey County folded and was removed from the league schedule on December 2, 2015. *Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 GMHL Season
The 2014–15 GMHL season was the ninth season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The twenty teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. Starting in February 2015, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. The Temiscaming Titans defeated their division rival Seguin Huskies in the final series 4 games to 1 to win the Championship. Changes *Expansion granted to the Cambridge Bears of Cambridge, Ontario. *Lefroy Wave relocate to Markdale, Ontario and become Grey Highlands Bravehearts. *Expansion granted to the Tottenham Steam of Tottenham, Ontario. *Bobcaygeon Bucks leave league for CIHL. *Mattawa Voyageurs relocate to South River, Ontario and become Almaguin Spartans. *Expansion granted to the North York Renegades of Toronto, Ontario. *Bracebridge Phantoms change name to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 GMHL Season
The 2013–14 GMHL season was the eighth season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The twenty teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. Starting in February 2014, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. In the end, second year team Bradford Bulls defeated the defending champion Bradford Rattlers in the "Sidewalk Series" 4-games-to-1 to win their first ever Russell Cup as GMHL playoff champions. Changes *Toronto Canada Moose are renamed Toronto Blue Ice Jets *Expansion granted to Halton Ravens of Burlington, Ontario *Expansion granted to Knights of Meaford of Meaford, Ontario *Expansion granted to Toronto Predators of Toronto *Expansion granted to Seguin Huskies of Humphrey, Ontario *Expansion granted to Alliston Coyotes of Alliston, Ontario Final standings '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012–13 GMHL Season
The 2012–13 GMHL season was the seventh season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The fifteen teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. Starting in February 2013, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. The Bradford Rattlers won their third regular season title with a perfect record of 42 wins and no losses. With a 14 win, 2 loss record, the Rattlers also won their third Russell Cup as league playoff champions with a 4-games-to-2 victory over the Temiscaming Titans. Changes *Expansion granted to the Rama Aces. * Powassan Eagles announce return. *Expansion granted to the Bradford Bulls. *Expansion granted to the Toronto Attack. *Expansion granted to the Bracebridge Phantoms. *Elliot Lake Bobcats leave league for Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. *Desero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 GMHL Season
The 2011–12 GMHL season was the sixth season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The fourteen teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. Starting in February 2012, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. The league champion was the Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks as they defeated the Temiscaming Titans 4-games-to-2. Changes *Expansion granted to the Orangeville Americans. *Expansion granted to the Mattawa Voyageurs. *Expansion granted to the Temiscaming Titans. *Expansion granted to the Vaughan Stars. *Powassan Dragons renamed the Powassan Eagles. *Vaughan Wild moved and renamed the Lefroy Wave. *Oro-Medonte 77's leave league. *Jamestown Jets leave league over arena dispute. * Halton Huskies granted expansion for 2012-13. * Powassan Eagles take one-year leave. * Vau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010–11 GMHL Season
The 2010–11 GMHL season was the fifth season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The thirteen teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. Starting in February 2011, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. The Elliot Lake Bobcats won their first Russell Cup by defeating the South Muskoka Shield 4-games-to-3. Changes *Expansion granted to the Shelburne Red Wings. *Expansion granted to the Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks. *Jamestown Jets join league from Northern Junior Hockey League. *King Wild move to Concord, Ontario and become Vaughan Wild. *Brock Bucks move to Bobcaygeon, Ontario and become Bobcaygeon Bucks. *Innisfil Lakers leave league. Outdoor game In mid-January, it was announced that the town of Iron Bridge, Ontario and its 500-seat Outdoor Arena would host a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 GMHL Season
The 2009–10 GMHL season was the fourth season of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL). The twelve teams of the GMHL played 42-game schedules. In February 2010, the top teams of the league played down for the Russell Cup, emblematic of the grand championship of the GMHL. Since the GMHL is independent from Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League, this is where the GMHL's season ended. The Deseronto Storm won their first Russell Cup beating the South Muskoka Shield 4-games-to-3. Changes *Expansion was granted to Algoma Avalanche. *Ville-Marie Dragons, which did not finish the 2008-09 season, moved and became Powassan Dragons. * Nipissing Alouettes, Richmond Hill Rams, and Espanola Kings were granted leaves of absence. *''Ville-Marie Voyageurs'' were announced, but failed to start the season. *Minden Riverkings folded mid-season, on November 11, 2009. Twelve teams started the season, and played as one division rather than two divisions, as the league ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
