The Toronto Lions were a
junior ice hockey team in the
Ontario Hockey Association from 1931 to 1939. They played at
Maple Leaf Gardens
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in
Toronto
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and were coached by
Eddie Livingstone
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. The team was previously known as the Victorias, and changed their name in 1931 when they became affiliated with the
Lions Club
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.
Lions
centre
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Jimmy Good won the
OHA scoring title in 1934-35, playing with future
Hockey Hall of Fame inductee
Gordie Drillon
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on his wing. Three alumni of the Toronto Lions graduated to play in the
National Hockey League
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: Drillon, Charlie Phillips, and
Lefty Wilson.
Yearly results
:''Results prior to 1937–38 unavailable.''
References
1931 establishments in Ontario
1939 disestablishments in Ontario
Defunct Ontario Hockey League teams
Lio
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Life and career
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Ice hockey clubs established in 1931
Lions Clubs International
Sports clubs disestablished in 1939
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