The 2011–12 GMHL

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was the sixth season of the

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(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

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and the

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, this is where the GMHL's season ended. The league champion was the

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as they defeated the Temiscaming Titans 4-games-to-2.

Changes

*Expansion granted to the

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. *Expansion granted to the

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. *Expansion granted to the Temiscaming Titans. *Expansion granted to the Vaughan Stars. *Powassan Dragons renamed the Powassan Eagles. *Vaughan Wild moved and renamed the

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. *

Oro-Medonte 77's The Oro-Medonte 77's were a Junior ice hockey team based out of Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. Their arena was in the community of Guthrie, Ontario. They played in the Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League. History In April 2008, it was announ ...

leave league. *

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leave league over arena dispute. * Halton Huskies granted expansion for 2012-13. * Powassan Eagles take one-year leave. * Vaughan Stars league membership revoked November 28, 2011.

Current standings

''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; SL = Shootout losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PTS = Points; x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched division title; z = clinched conference title'' ''Vaughan is shaded due to their membership being revoked during a league meeting November 28, 2011 for failing to attend mandatory GMHL Showcase Tournament. Their remaining 26 games were awarded to their opponents as 3–0 victories.'' ''Teams listed on the official league website.'' ''Standings listed on official league website.''

2011–12 Russell Cup Playoffs

''Playoff results are listed on the official league website.''

All-Star Game

The 2011–12 GMHL All-Star Game was hosted by

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on January 10, 2012. ''Result:'' :Team North America 9 - Team World 7

Scoring leaders

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes''

Leading goaltenders

''Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses: OTL = Overtime losses; SL = Shootout losses; GA = Goals Allowed; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average''

Awards

*Scoring Leader - Andre Leclair ( Temiscaming Titans) *Most Valuable Player - Andre Leclair ( Temiscaming Titans) *Top Forward - Illes Gallo (

) *Top Defensive Forward - Myles Neuneker (

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) *Top Defenseman - Ryan Tremmel (

) *Top Goalie - Andrew Selbie (

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) *Top Rookie - Tomas Nemeth (

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) *Most Sportsmanlike Player - John Sweet (

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) *Heart Award - Tyler Roache (

) *Top Coach - Tyler Fines (

)

References

External links

Official website of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League
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