The Thorold Athletics are a senior-level

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team based in

Thorold, Ontario Thorold is a city in Ontario, Canada, located on the Niagara Escarpment. It is also the seat of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The Welland Canal passes through the city, featuring lock 7 and the Twin Flight Locks. History The first sur ...

, Canada. The team is a member of the

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league of the

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. The team began play in the 2015–16 season as an expansion team and plays at the Thorold Community Arenas. After announcing a leave of absence in 2017, they have yet to return (as of the 2020-21 season.) Source: pointstreak.com

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{{OHA Senior Ice hockey teams in Ontario