The Eastern AAA Hockey League is a minor level
ice hockey
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governing body. The league is a sub-division of the
Ontario Minor Hockey Association
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) is a minor ice hockey governing body in Ontario. The OMHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation and Hockey Canada.
History
The OMHA was founded on November 30, 1940, after a merger of the Ontari ...
in the
Canadian province
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of
Ontario
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. The ETA playoffs are a best of 5 series. The final two teams advance to the OMHA Championships. It was established in 1990.
Teams
* North Central Predators (1996-1997)
* Barrie Jr. Colts (1994-1995)
* York-Simcoe Express (joined 1990-1991)
* Richmond Hill Stars (joined 1990-1991 -includes South Central Coyotes (now Richmond Hill Coyotes)
* Markham Waxers (joined 1990-1991)
* Ajax-Pickering Raiders (joined 1991-92)
* Central Ontario Wolves (joined 1992-93)
* Whitby Wildcats (joined 1991-92)
* Oshawa Minor Generals (joined 1990-1991)
* Clarington Toros (1999-2000)
* Peterborough Minor Petes (joined 1990-1991)
* Quinte Red Devils (joined 1990-1991)
* Kingston Jr. Frontenacs (1990-1991; left end of 1993 and re-joined 2007-2008)
External links
ETA WebsiteOMHA WebsiteMarkham Waxers Hockey Club Website
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Youth ice hockey leagues in Canada
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