1963–64 OHA Season
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Ontario Hockey Association The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) is the governing body for the majority of junior and senior level ice hockey teams in the province of Ontario. Founded in 1890, the OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern ...
's Junior A division from 1933 to 1972, and its Tier I division from 1972 to 1974. ;Legend * GP = games played * W = wins * L = losses * T = ties * Pts = points * GF = goals for * GA = goals against


1933–34

The Toronto St. Michael's Majors won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Stratford Midgets 2 games to 0. ;Playoffs ''Group Semi-finals'' :
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beat
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3 goals to 2. ::(1-2, 2-0) : Kitchener Empires beat
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5 goals to 4. ::(1-3, 4-1) ''Group Finals'' :
Toronto Young Rangers The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1937–38 until the conclusion of the 1947–48 season. While most teams in the league had an affiliation with a National Hockey League club, ...
beat Parkdale Canoe Club 13 goals to 3. ::(4-2, 9-1) : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat Oshawa Majors 2 wins to none, 1 tie. ::(3-3, 8-2, 10-4) : Windsor Wanderers beat
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8 goals to 5. ::(2-0, 6-5) : Stratford Midgets beat Kitchener Empires 11 goals to 9. ::(5-4, 6-5) ''Semi-final'' : Stratford Midgets beat Windsor Wanderers 25 goals to 3. ::(6-2, 19-1) : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat
Toronto Young Rangers The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1937–38 until the conclusion of the 1947–48 season. While most teams in the league had an affiliation with a National Hockey League club, ...
13 goals to 3. ::(6-0, 7-3) ''Robertson Cup Finals'' : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat Stratford Midgets 2 wins to none. ::(7-0, 4-2) ''OHA Grand Championship'' : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat St. Michael's Buzzers (Jr. B) by default. ::(12-3, default)


1934–35

The
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup by default over the Oshawa Majors. ;Playoffs ''Group Semi-finals'' : Toronto Lions beat Toronto St. Michael's Majors 8 goals to 7. ::(0-3, 5-2, 3-2) : Stratford Midgets beat
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11 goals to 2. ::(6-1, 5-1) ''Group Finals'' : Oshawa Majors beat Toronto Lions 2 wins to none. ::(10-2, 10-3) :
Toronto Young Rangers The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1937–38 until the conclusion of the 1947–48 season. While most teams in the league had an affiliation with a National Hockey League club, ...
beat Parkdale Canoe Club 13 goals to 4. ::(4-3, 9-1) :
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
beat Stratford Midgets 2 wins to none, 1 tie. ::(2-2, 6-1, 5-4) ''Semi-final'' :
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
beat Windsor Wanderers 10 goals to 4. ::(4-1, 6-3) : Oshawa Majors beat
Toronto Young Rangers The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1937–38 until the conclusion of the 1947–48 season. While most teams in the league had an affiliation with a National Hockey League club, ...
10 goals to 8. :(3-4, 4-3, 3-1) ''Robertson Cup Final'' :Results thrown out due to Oshawa using illegal player. ::Oshawa won Game 1 4-1, Kitchener won Game 2 4-3, then it was discovered that Oshawa used an illegal player (Bill Bagnall). Due to time constraints a third game was then played to determine entry into the
Memorial Cup The Memorial Cup () is the national championship of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), a consortium of three Junior ice hockey, major junior ice hockey leagues operating in Canada and parts of the United States. It is a four-team round-robin tou ...
playdowns, but not the winner of the winner of the Robertson Cup -- to be determined later. ;Robertson Cup replay ''Quarter-final'' : Toronto Lions 9 -
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8 (OT) ''Semi-final'' :
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
7 - Toronto Lions 5 ''Final'' :
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
beat Oshawa Majors by default ::Oshawa refused to play, claiming they had already won the championship. The
Ontario Hockey Association The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) is the governing body for the majority of junior and senior level ice hockey teams in the province of Ontario. Founded in 1890, the OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern ...
disagreed and awarded the title to Kitchener.


1935–36

The West Toronto Nationals won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
2 games to 0. ;Playoffs ''Group Semi-finals'' : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat Toronto Native Sons 9 goals to 6. ::(3-4, 6-2) : West Toronto Nationals beat
Toronto Young Rangers The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1937–38 until the conclusion of the 1947–48 season. While most teams in the league had an affiliation with a National Hockey League club, ...
6 goals to 3. ::(5-0, 1-3) : Stratford Midgets beat
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12 goals to 9. ::(6-5, 6-4) ''Group Finals'' : West Toronto Nationals beat Toronto St. Michael's Majors 3 wins to none. ::(1-0, 6-1, 6-5) :
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
beat Stratford Midgets 5 goals to 1. ::(2-0, 3-1) ''Semi-final'' : West Toronto Nationals beat Oshawa Majors 2 wins to none. ::(5-2, 6-2) ''Robertson Cup Final'' : West Toronto Nationals beat
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
2 wins to none. ::(3-2, 6-1)


1936–37

The Toronto St. Michael's Majors won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Stratford Midgets 3 games to 2. ;Playoffs ''Group Semi-finals'' : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat
Toronto Young Rangers The Toronto Young Rangers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1937–38 until the conclusion of the 1947–48 season. While most teams in the league had an affiliation with a National Hockey League club, ...
2 wins to 1. ::(7-4, 3-4, 12-4) :
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beat
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
2 wins to none. ::(4-1, 5-5, 7-4) ''Group Finals'' : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat
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3 wins to none. ::(4-3, 5-3, 3-1) : Stratford Midgets beat
Kitchener Greenshirts The Kitchener Greenshirts name has been used by five separate ice hockey teams playing in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. These include one 'Senior A' level hockey team, two 'Junior A' level teams, and two 'Junior B' level teams. The name has also b ...
2 wins to none. ::(5-3, 4-1) ''Robertson Cup'' : Toronto St. Michael's Majors beat Stratford Midgets 3 wins to 2. ::(6-2, 4-7, 4-5, 6-5, 8-3)


1937–38

The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the
Guelph Indians The Guelph Indians were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1936 to 1940. After four seasons of play, the Guelph Biltmore Hat Company became the team's sponsors, and the team changed names to the Guelph Bilt ...
3 games to 0.


1938–39

The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Toronto Native Sons 3 games to 0.


1939–40

The league drops its divisions. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors and the Toronto Lions drop out of the league. The University of Toronto Varsity Blues drop out of the league mid-season. The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
3 games to 2.


1940–41

Toronto Young Rangers are renamed Toronto Bowles Rangers. Guelph Indians become Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters. The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
4 games to 3.


1941–42

The Toronto Bowles Rangers revert to being the Toronto Young Rangers. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors rejoin the league. The Brantford Lions join the league. The Toronto Native Sons drop out halfway through the season, and declare all their games forfeit. The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters 3 games to 2.


1942–43

The Hamilton Whizzers and the Stratford Kroehlers join the league. The Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters drop out of the league. The Toronto Young Rangers drop out of the league. The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Brantford Lions 4 games to 1.


1943–44

The OHA splits into two groups when four teams join the league; the Galt Canadians, St. Catharines Falcons, Port Colborne Recreationists, and Toronto Young Rangers. The Hamilton Whizzers, become Hamilton Majors. The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Toronto St. Michael's Majors 4 games to 1. Oshawa's Ken Smith won the scoring title with 53 goals and 26 assists for 79 points, followed by teammates Bob Love (75) and Bill Ezinicki (63).


1944–45

The OHA groups are dissolved when the Brantford Lions, Stratford Kroehlers and Hamilton Majors drop out of league. The Galt Canadians become the Galt Red Wings. The Port Colborne Recreationists drop out of the league mid-season. The inaugural
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
is awarded to Doug McMurdy, as the most outstanding player in the OHA; Albert "Red" Tilson, a recent Oshawa Generals player and the OHA scoring champion of 1942–43, was killed in
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action just as the 1944–45 OHA season was starting. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Galt Red Wings 4 games to 0. ''(*) folded mid-season''


1945–46

The
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...
and the Hamilton Lloyds join the league. The inaugural
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
is awarded for the top scorer in the league to Tod Sloan. He was also awarded the
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
as the most outstanding player. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
4 games to 2.


1946–47

The Hamilton Lloyds become Hamilton Szabos. The Windsor Spitfires join the league, and the Stratford Kroehlers rejoin the league. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Galt Red Wings 4 games to 0. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Ed Sandford, Toronto St. Michael's Majors *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Fleming Mackell Fleming David Mackell (April 30, 1929 – October 19, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey forward who played with two Stanley Cup winners in his 13-season National Hockey League career. Playing career After a stage with St-Michaels, the Toronto Map ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors


1947–48

Hamilton drops out of the league. The Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters join the league. The Galt Red Wings become the Galt Rockets. The St. Catharines Falcons become the St. Catharines Teepees. The
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the
Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1971, the franchise was promoted to the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League for the 1975†...
4 games to 2. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = George Armstrong, Stratford Kroehlers *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = George Armstrong, Stratford Kroehlers


1948–49

Toronto Young Rangers drop out of the league. The
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Gil Mayer,
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...
*
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Bert Giesebrecht,
Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1971, the franchise was promoted to the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League for the 1975†...
* Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Gil Mayer,
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...


1949–50

The Galt Rockets become the Galt Black Hawks. The Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = George Armstrong, Toronto Marlboros *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Earl Reibel, Windsor Spitfires * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Don Lockhart, Toronto Marlboros


1950–51

The Waterloo Hurricanes join the league. The
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
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, Windsor Spitfires *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Lou Jankowski, Oshawa Generals * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Don Lockhart, Toronto Marlboros &
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, Barrie Flyers ;All Stars * G:
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, Windsor Spitfires * D:
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, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * D: Frank Martin, St. Catharines Teepees * C:
Alex Delvecchio Alexander Peter "Fats" Delvecchio (born December 4, 1931) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, coach, and general manager who spent his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Detroit Red Wings. In a playing career tha ...
, Oshawa Generals, and Ken Laufman, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters (tied) * R: Lou Jankowski, Oshawa Generals * L:
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, Barrie Flyers


1951–52

The Kitchener Greenshirts join the league. The Stratford Kroehlers drop out of the league. The Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Bill Harrington, Kitchener Greenshirts *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Ken Laufman, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Don Head, Toronto Marlboros


1952–53

The Waterloo Hurricanes drop out of the league. The
Barrie Flyers The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario. The Flyers played home games at the Barrie Arena from 1945 to 1960. History The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Bob Attersley, Oshawa Generals *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Jim McBurney, Galt Black Hawks * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = John Henderson, Toronto Marlboros


1953–54

The Windsor Spitfires become the
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Tiger Cubs. The Oshawa Generals drop out of the league, after a fire destroys the Hambly Arena. The St. Catharines Teepees won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Brian Cullen, St. Catharines Teepees *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Brian Cullen, St. Catharines Teepees * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Dennis Riggin, Hamilton Tiger Cubs


1954–55

The Kitchener Greenshirts become the Kitchener Canucks. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Hank Ciesla, St. Catharines Teepees *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Hank Ciesla, St. Catharines Teepees * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = John Albani, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - First Team * G: Dennis Riggin, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * D: Ron Howell, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * D:
Elmer Vasko Elmer "Moose" Vasko (December 11, 1935 – October 30, 1998) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Minnesota North Stars. He was on the Blackhawks team ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * C: Hank Ciesla, St. Catharines Teepees * R: Barry Cullen, St. Catharines Teepees * L: Bill McCreary, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters ; All Stars - Second Team * G: John Albani, Toronto Marlboros * D: Larry Hillman, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * D: ''unknown'' * C: Billy Harris, Toronto Marlboros * R: Gary Aldcorn, Toronto Marlboros * L:
Dick Duff Terrance Richard Duff (born February 18, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1955 to 1971. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo S ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors


1955–56

The Galt Black Hawks drop out of the league. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Ron Howell, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Stan Baluik Stanley Baluik (also spelled Baliuk; born October 5, 1935) is a former Canadian ice hockey centre and professional golfer. He played in 7 games for the Boston Bruins in the NHL during the 1959-60 season, with the rest of his hockey career spent ...
, Kitchener Canucks * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Jim Crocket, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - First Team * G: Dennis Riggin, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * D: Ron Howell, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * D:
Elmer Vasko Elmer "Moose" Vasko (December 11, 1935 – October 30, 1998) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Minnesota North Stars. He was on the Blackhawks team ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * C:
Stan Baluik Stanley Baluik (also spelled Baliuk; born October 5, 1935) is a former Canadian ice hockey centre and professional golfer. He played in 7 games for the Boston Bruins in the NHL during the 1959-60 season, with the rest of his hockey career spent ...
, Kitchener Canucks * R: Walt Bradley, Kitchener Canucks * L:
Ab McDonald Alvin Brian McDonald (February 18, 1936 – September 4, 2018) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. Career Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, McDonald began his professional hockey career with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey L ...
, St. Catharines Teepees ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Roy Edwards, St. Catharines Teepees * D:
Al MacNeil Allister Wences MacNeil (September 27, 1935 – January 5, 2025) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach and executive. MacNeil played 524 games in the National Hockey League and was a four-time Stanley Cup winner. He was the first ...
, Toronto Marlboros * D: Bob Baun, Toronto Marlboros * C: Max Szturm, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * R: Bob Forhan, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * L:
Frank Mahovlich Francis William Mahovlich (born January 10, 1938) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and a former Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate. He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams and is an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors


1956–57

The Kitchener Canucks become the
Peterborough Peterborough ( ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city in the City of Peterborough district in the Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire, England. The city is north of London, on the River Nene. A ...
TPT Petes. The Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. Each team played each other team eight times, as well as playing four games against the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
Frank Mahovlich Francis William Mahovlich (born January 10, 1938) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and a former Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate. He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams and is an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Bill Sweeney, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Len Broderick, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - First Team * G: Bruce Gamble, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * D: Ron Casey, Toronto Marlboros * D:
Harry Neale Harold Watson Neale (born March 9, 1937) is a Canadian retired NCAA, NHL and WHA coach and general manager, and ice hockey broadcaster. Coaching career Following his playing career, Neale got his head coaching start at Hill Park Secondary Sch ...
, Toronto Marlboros * C:
Frank Mahovlich Francis William Mahovlich (born January 10, 1938) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and a former Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate. He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams and is an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors * R: Bob Nevin, Toronto Marlboros * L:
Eddie Shack Edward Steven Phillip Shack (February 11, 1937July 25, 2020), also known by his nicknames "the Entertainer" and "the Nose", was a Canadian professional ice hockey player of Ukrainian descent who played for six National Hockey League (NHL) teams ...
, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Carl Wetzel, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * D: John Chasczewski, Barrie Flyers * D: ''unknown'' * C: Bill Sweeney, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters, and Bill Kennedy, Toronto Marlboros * R: ''unknown'' * L: ''unknown''


1957–58

Each team played each other team eight times, as well as playing four games against the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens (although the final game between Barrie and Hull-Ottawa was cancelled). ''
The Hamilton Spectator ''The Hamilton Spectator'', founded in 1846, is a newspaper published weekdays and Saturdays in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. One of the largest Canadian newspapers by circulation, ''The Hamilton Spectator'' is owned by Torstar. History ''The Ha ...
'' donated a trophy awarded annually to the team that finished first overall in the regular season. The St. Catharines Teepees won the first Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Murray Oliver, Hamilton Tiger Cubs *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = John McKenzie, St. Catharines Teepees * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Len Broderick, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - First Team * G: Bruce Gamble, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * D: Carl Brewer, Toronto Marlboros * D: Wayne Hillman, St. Catharines Teepees * C: Ed Hoekstra, St. Catharines Teepees * R: John McKenzie, St. Catharines Teepees * L: Jack McMaster, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Carl Wetzel, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * D:
Irv Spencer James Irvin Daniel Spencer (December 4, 1937 — October 22, 1999) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played 73 games in the World Hockey Association and 230 games in the National Hockey League between 1959 and 1974. Spencer played for the Phi ...
, Peterborough TPT Petes * D: Wally Chevrier, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * C: Murray Oliver, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * R: Bob Nevin, Toronto Marlboros * L:
Stan Mikita Stanley Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovaks, Slovak-born Canadian ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best Centre (ic ...
, St. Catharines Teepees


1958–59

The St. Catharines Teepees repeated their first overall finish in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The Peterborough TPT Petes won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
Stan Mikita Stanley Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovaks, Slovak-born Canadian ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best Centre (ic ...
, St. Catharines Teepees *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Stan Mikita Stanley Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovaks, Slovak-born Canadian ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best Centre (ic ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Jacques Caron, Peterborough TPT Petes ; All Stars - First Team * G: Denis DeJordy, St. Catharines Teepees * D: Lloyd Haddon, Hamilton Tiger Cubs * D: Pat Stapleton, St. Catharines Teepees * C:
Stan Mikita Stanley Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovaks, Slovak-born Canadian ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best Centre (ic ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * R: Wayne Connelly, Peterborough TPT Petes * L: Fred Hilts, St. Catharines Teepees ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Norm Jacques, Barrie Flyers * D: Wayne Hillman, St. Catharines Teepees * D: Darryl Sly, Toronto St. Michael's Majors, and Roger Cote, Toronto Marlboros (tied) * C: Larry Babcock, Peterborough TPT Petes, and Danny Patrick, Barrie Flyers (tied) * R: Chico Maki, St. Catharines Teepees * L: Bill Mahoney, Peterborough TPT Petes


1959–60

The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The St. Catharines Teepees won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Wayne Connelly, Peterborough TPT Petes *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Chico Maki, St. Catharines Teepees * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) =
Gerry Cheevers Gerald Michael Cheevers (born December 7, 1940) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) between 1961 and 1980. Cheevers is best known for his two s ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors ; All Stars * G:
Roger Crozier Roger Allan Crozier (March 16, 1942 – January 11, 1996) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals. During ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * D: Dale Rolfe, Barrie Flyers * D: Pat Stapleton, St. Catharines Teepees * C:
Dave Keon David Michael Keon (born March 22, 1940) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played professionally from 1960 to 1982, including his first 15 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs where he won the Calder Memorial Trophy and four ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors * R: Chico Maki, St. Catharines Teepees * L: Pierre Gagne, Barrie Flyers, and Vic Hadfield, St. Catharines Teepees


1960–61

The Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters become the Guelph Royals. The Barrie Flyers become the Niagara Falls Flyers. The Hamilton Tiger Cubs become the Hamilton Red Wings. The OHA inaugurates the
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
for the league's most gentlemanly player. The Guelph Royals finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
Rod Gilbert Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (July 1, 1941 – August 19, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played his entire career for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known as "Mr. Ranger", he played right wing o ...
, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Rod Gilbert Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (July 1, 1941 – August 19, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played his entire career for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known as "Mr. Ranger", he played right wing o ...
, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Bud Blom, Hamilton Red Wings *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Bruce Draper, Toronto St. Michael's Majors ; All Stars - First Team * G:
Roger Crozier Roger Allan Crozier (March 16, 1942 – January 11, 1996) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals. During ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * D:
Ed Westfall Edwin Vernon Westfall (born September 19, 1940) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders from 1961 until 1979. Notable as a defen ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * D: Barclay Plager, Peterborough TPT Petes, and Al LeBrun, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters (tied) * C: Bruce Draper, Toronto St. Michael's Majors * R:
Rod Gilbert Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (July 1, 1941 – August 19, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played his entire career for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known as "Mr. Ranger", he played right wing o ...
, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * L: Gary Jarrett, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - Second Team * G:
Gerry Cheevers Gerald Michael Cheevers (born December 7, 1940) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) between 1961 and 1980. Cheevers is best known for his two s ...
, Toronto St. Michael's Majors * D: Mike McMahon, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * D: Terry O'Malley, Toronto St. Michael's Majors * C: Jean Ratelle, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters * R: Murray Hall, St. Catharines Teepees * L: Bob Cunningham, Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters


1961–62

The
Montreal Montreal is the List of towns in Quebec, largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Quebec, the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, second-largest in Canada, and the List of North American cit ...
Jr. Canadiens join the OHA from the
Quebec Junior Hockey League The Ligue de Hockey Junior du Québec (LHJQ) or Quebec Junior Hockey League (QJHL) is a Hockey Québec Canadian Junior A ice hockey league and is a member of Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The winner of the QJHL playoffs c ...
. The
Metro Junior A League The Metro Junior A League was a junior ice hockey league created in 1961 by Toronto Maple Leafs owner Stafford Smythe in an attempt to rival the Ontario Hockey League, OHA, and act as a farm system for his NHL team. The league operated for two s ...
starts. Its teams will be the St. Michael's Majors, Toronto Marlboros,
Brampton Brampton is a city in the Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Ontario, and the regional seat of the Regional Municipality of Peel. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is a List of municipalities in Ontario#L ...
7Ups, Unionville Seaforths and
Whitby Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is on the Yorkshire Coast at the mouth of the River Esk, North Yorkshire, River Esk and has a maritime, mineral and tourist economy. From the Middle Ages, Whitby ...
Mohawks. The
Montreal Junior Canadiens The Montreal Junior Canadiens were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Junior Hockey League from 1933 to 1961, and the Ontario Hockey Association from 1961 to 1972. They played out of the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. History Th ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The Hamilton Red Wings won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
Pit Martin Hubert Jacques "Pit" Martin (December 9, 1943 – November 30, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who served as captain for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1975 to 1977. He was an NHL All-Star and ...
, Hamilton Red Wings *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Andre Boudrias, Montreal Junior Canadiens * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = George Holmes, Montreal Junior Canadiens *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Lowell MacDonald, Hamilton Tiger Cubs ; All Stars - First Team * G:
Roger Crozier Roger Allan Crozier (March 16, 1942 – January 11, 1996) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals. During ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * D: Jacques Laperriere, Montreal Junior Canadiens * D: Mike McMahon, Guelph Royals, and Ron Harris, Hamilton Red Wings * C:
Pit Martin Hubert Jacques "Pit" Martin (December 9, 1943 – November 30, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who served as captain for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1975 to 1977. He was an NHL All-Star and ...
, Hamilton Red Wings * R: Lowell MacDonald, Hamilton Red Wings * L: Rejean Richer, Montreal Junior Canadiens ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Buddy Blom, Hamilton Red Wings * D: Bob Wall, Hamilton Red Wings * D: John Gravel, Montreal Junior Canadiens * C:
Phil Esposito Philip Anthony Esposito ( , ; born February 20, 1942) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, coach and executive, and current broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, he played 18 seasons in ...
, St. Catharines Teepees * R: Andre Boudrias, Montreal Junior Canadiens * L: Howie Dietrich, Niagara Falls Flyers


1962–63

The
Oshawa Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario, approximately east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of the Greater Toronto Area and of the Golden Horseshoe. It ...
Generals join the Metro Junior League. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors become the Toronto Neil McNeil Maroons. The Unionville Seaforths become Toronto Knob Hill Farms. The Whitby Mohawks become the Whitby Dunlops. The St. Catharines Teepees become the St. Catharines Black Hawks. The
Niagara Falls Flyers The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982. B ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, and won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the playoffs. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Wayne Maxner, Niagara Falls Flyers *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Wayne Maxner, Niagara Falls Flyers * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Chuck Goddard, Peterborough Petes *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) =
Paul Henderson Paul Garnet Henderson (born January 28, 1943) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A left winger, Henderson played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flame ...
, Hamilton Red Wings ; All Stars - First Team * G: Chuck Goddard, Peterborough Petes * D: Bryan Watson, Peterborough Petes * D: Bob Wall, Hamilton Red Wings * C:
Pit Martin Hubert Jacques "Pit" Martin (December 9, 1943 – November 30, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who served as captain for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1975 to 1977. He was an NHL All-Star and ...
, Hamilton Red Wings * R:
Paul Henderson Paul Garnet Henderson (born January 28, 1943) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A left winger, Henderson played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flame ...
, Hamilton Red Wings * L: Wayne Maxner, Niagara Falls Flyers ; All Stars - Second Team * G: George Gardner, Niagara Falls Flyers * D: Poul Popiel, St. Catharines Black Hawks * D: Ron Hergott and Don Awrey, Niagara Falls Flyers * C: Billy Inglis, Montreal Junior Canadiens * R:
Yvan Cournoyer Yvan Serge Cournoyer (born November 22, 1943) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens for 16 seasons, from 1963 to 1978, winning the Stanley Cup 10 times. In 19 ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens * L: Germain Gagnon, Montreal Junior Canadiens


1963–64

The Metro Junior League disbands. The Toronto Marlboros rejoin the OHA, as do the Oshawa Generals although they play their first season in
Bowmanville Bowmanville is a community of approximately 40,000 people located in the Municipality of Clarington, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately east of Toronto, and east of Oshawa along Highway 2. Bowmanville was first incorporated a ...
. The other teams in the Metro Junior League cease operations. The Guelph Royals become the Kitchener Rangers. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
, now the only team representing Toronto in an OHA Junior A season in the league's history, finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, and won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the playoffs. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
Yvan Cournoyer Yvan Serge Cournoyer (born November 22, 1943) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens for 16 seasons, from 1963 to 1978, winning the Stanley Cup 10 times. In 19 ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Andre Boudrias, Montreal Junior Canadiens * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) =
Bernie Parent Bernard Marcel Parent (born April 3, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1965 and 1979, an ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Fred Stanfield, St. Catharines Black Hawks ; All Stars - First Team * G: Chuck Goddard, Peterborough Petes * D:
Bobby Orr Robert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. Orr used his skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the ...
, Oshawa Generals * D: Doug Jarrett, St. Catharines Black Hawks * C: Andre Boudrias, Montreal Junior Canadiens * R:
Yvan Cournoyer Yvan Serge Cournoyer (born November 22, 1943) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens for 16 seasons, from 1963 to 1978, winning the Stanley Cup 10 times. In 19 ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens * L: Dennis Hull, St. Catharines Black Hawks ; All Stars - Second Team * G:
Bernie Parent Bernard Marcel Parent (born April 3, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1965 and 1979, an ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * D: Rod Seiling, Toronto Marlboros * D:
Bob Jamieson Robert John Jamieson is an American retired television news correspondent for ABC News until January 2008. After getting his start in local news in St. Louis and Chicago, he joined NBC's national news bureau in 1971. There he reported on a variet ...
, Peterborough Petes * C: Ron Schock, Niagara Falls Flyers * R:
Ron Ellis Ronald John Edward Ellis (January 8, 1945 – May 11, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Ellis played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ellis won the Stanley Cup in 1967, and took part in th ...
, Toronto Marlboros * L: Wayne Carleton, Toronto Marlboros


1964–65

The
Niagara Falls Flyers The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982. B ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, and won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the playoffs. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Andre Lacroix, Peterborough Petes *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Ken Hodge Kenneth Raymond Hodge, Sr. (born 25 June 1944) is an English-born Canadian former hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He was born in Birmingham, Engla ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) =
Bernie Parent Bernard Marcel Parent (born April 3, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1965 and 1979, an ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Jimmy Peters Jr., Hamilton Red Wings ; All Stars - First Team * G:
Bernie Parent Bernard Marcel Parent (born April 3, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1965 and 1979, an ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * D:
Bobby Orr Robert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. Orr used his skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the ...
, Oshawa Generals * D: Jim McKenny, Toronto Marlboros, and Gilles Marotte, Niagara Falls Flyers (tied) * C: Andre Lacroix, Peterborough Petes * R:
Ken Hodge Kenneth Raymond Hodge, Sr. (born 25 June 1944) is an English-born Canadian former hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He was born in Birmingham, Engla ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * L:
Brit Selby Robert Briton Selby (born March 27, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues from 1965 to 1971. He also p ...
, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Chuck Goddard, Peterborough Petes * D:
Serge Savard Serge Aubrey Savard (born January 22, 1946) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, most famously with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He also served as the Canadiens' Senior Vice President of Hockey ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens * D: John Vanderburg, Peterborough Petes * C: Ron Buchanan, Oshawa Generals * R: Danny Grant, Peterborough Petes * L:
Jacques Lemaire Jacques Gérard Lemaire (born September 7, 1945) is a Canadian former ice hockey forward and head coach who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984. He spent his entire twelve-year National Hockey League (NHL) playing career with the ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens


1965–66

The
London London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in . London metropolitan area, Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Wester ...
Nationals are granted a franchise, moving their Junior B team of the same name to Ingersoll. The
Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league. ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The
Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor (commercial), sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Andre Lacroix, Peterborough Petes *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Andre Lacroix, Peterborough Petes * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Ted Ouimet, Montreal Junior Canadiens *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Andre Lacroix, Peterborough Petes ; All Stars - First Team * G: Ian Young, Oshawa Generals * D:
Bobby Orr Robert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players of all time. Orr used his skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the ...
, Oshawa Generals * D: Jim McKenny, Toronto Marlboros * C: Andre Lacroix, Peterborough Petes * R:
Mickey Redmond Michael Edward Redmond (born December 27, 1947) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He is currently a color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Playing career Redmond played ...
, Peterborough Petes * L: Danny Grant, Peterborough Petes ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Brian Caley, Peterborough Petes, Rocky Farr, London Knights, and Bobby Ring, Niagara Falls Flyers (tied) * D: Bart Crashley, Hamilton Red Wings * D:
Serge Savard Serge Aubrey Savard (born January 22, 1946) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, most famously with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He also served as the Canadiens' Senior Vice President of Hockey ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens * C:
Derek Sanderson Derek Michael Sanderson (born June 16, 1946), nicknamed "Turk", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped transform the culture of the professional athlete in the 1970s era. He set up the e ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * R:
Jean Pronovost Jean Joseph Denis Pronovost (born December 18, 1945) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Flames and Washington Capitals. Biography Jean Pron ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * L: Don Marcotte, Niagara Falls Flyers


1966–67

The
Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League. The Rangers have won the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) =
Mickey Redmond Michael Edward Redmond (born December 27, 1947) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He is currently a color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Playing career Redmond played ...
, Peterborough Petes *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Derek Sanderson Derek Michael Sanderson (born June 16, 1946), nicknamed "Turk", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped transform the culture of the professional athlete in the 1970s era. He set up the e ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Peter McDuffe, St. Catharines Black Hawks *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) =
Mickey Redmond Michael Edward Redmond (born December 27, 1947) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He is currently a color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Playing career Redmond played ...
, Peterborough Petes ; All Stars - First Team * G: Peter McDuffe, St. Catharines Black Hawks * D: Brian Glennie, Toronto Marlboros * D: Tom Reid, St. Catharines Black Hawks * C:
Derek Sanderson Derek Michael Sanderson (born June 16, 1946), nicknamed "Turk", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped transform the culture of the professional athlete in the 1970s era. He set up the e ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * R:
Mickey Redmond Michael Edward Redmond (born December 27, 1947) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He is currently a color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Playing career Redmond played ...
, Peterborough Petes * L:
Gerry Meehan Gerard Marcus Meehan (born September 3, 1946) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and the former general manager and Senior Vice President of the Buffalo Sabres. Playing career Meehan was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised ...
, Toronto Marlboros ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Ian Young, Oshawa Generals * D:
Mike Robitaille Michael James David Robitaille (born February 12, 1948) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman (ice hockey), defenceman and commentator. He played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wi ...
, Kitchener Rangers * D: Rick Smith, Hamilton Red Wings * C: Walt Tkaczuk, Kitchener Rangers * R: Tim Ecclestone, Kitchener Rangers * L: John Vanderburg, Peterborough Petes


1967–68

The
Ottawa Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern Ontario, southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the cor ...
67's are granted a franchise. The
Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League. The Rangers have won the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The
Niagara Falls Flyers The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982. B ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Walt Tkaczuk, Kitchener Rangers *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Tom Webster, Niagara Falls Flyers * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) =
Jim Rutherford James Earl Rutherford (born February 17, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and executive. He is the president of hockey operations of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to his position wi ...
& Gerry Gray, Hamilton Red Wings *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Tom Webster, Niagara Falls Flyers ; All Stars - First Team * G: Gerry Gray, Hamilton Red Wings * D:
Mike Robitaille Michael James David Robitaille (born February 12, 1948) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman (ice hockey), defenceman and commentator. He played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wi ...
, Kitchener Rangers * D:
Rick Ley Richard Norman Ley (born November 2, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA). Playing career Ley was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the thir ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * C: Walt Tkaczuk, Kitchener Rangers * R: Danny Lawson, Hamilton Red Wings * L: Jack Egers, Kitchener Rangers ; All Stars - Second Team * G: Phil Myre, Niagara Falls Flyers * D: Brad Park, Toronto Marlboros * D: Rick Smith, Hamilton Red Wings * C: Terry Caffery, Toronto Marlboros * R: Tom Webster, Niagara Falls Flyers * L: Richie Bayes, Toronto Marlboros


1968–69

The London Nationals become the London Knights. The
Montreal Junior Canadiens The Montreal Junior Canadiens were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Junior Hockey League from 1933 to 1961, and the Ontario Hockey Association from 1961 to 1972. They played out of the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. History Th ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, and won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the playoffs. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Rejean Houle, Montreal Junior Canadiens *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Rejean Houle, Montreal Junior Canadiens * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Wayne Wood & Ted Tucker, Montreal Junior Canadiens *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most gentlemanly player) = Rejean Houle, Montreal Junior Canadiens ;All Stars - First Team * G:
Jim Rutherford James Earl Rutherford (born February 17, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and executive. He is the president of hockey operations of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to his position wi ...
, Hamilton Red Wings * D: Dick Redmond, St. Catharines Black Hawks * D: Randy Manery, Hamilton Red Wings * C: Gilbert Perreault, Montreal Junior Canadiens * R: Rejean Houle, Montreal Junior Canadiens * L:
Marc Tardif Joseph Gérard Marquis Tardif (born June 12, 1949) is a Canadians, Canadian former professional ice hockey forward (ice hockey), left winger who played in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA), principally ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens ;All Stars - Second Team * G: Paul Hoganson, Toronto Marlboros * D: Ron Stackhouse, Peterborough Petes * D: Serge Lajeunesse, Montreal Junior Canadiens * C:
Darryl Sittler Darryl Glen Sittler (born September 18, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1970 until 1985 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings. H ...
, London Knights * R: Phil Roberto, Niagara Falls Flyers * L: Don Tannahill, Niagara Falls Flyers


1969–70

The Max Kaminsky Trophy is rededicated, now awarded to the most outstanding defenceman in the league. The
Montreal Junior Canadiens The Montreal Junior Canadiens were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Junior Hockey League from 1933 to 1961, and the Ontario Hockey Association from 1961 to 1972. They played out of the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. History Th ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, and won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the playoffs. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Gilbert Perreault, Montreal Junior Canadiens *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Marcel Dionne Marcel Elphège Dionne (born August 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers be ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = John Garrett, Peterborough Petes *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most outstanding defenceman) = Ron Plumb, Peterborough Petes ;All Stars - First Team * G: George Hulme, St. Catharines Black Hawks * D: Ron Plumb, Peterborough Petes * D: Bob Stewart, Oshawa Generals * C: Gilbert Perreault, Montreal Junior Canadiens * R: Al McDonough, St. Catharines Black Hawks * L:
Rick MacLeish Richard George MacLeish (January 3, 1950 – May 30, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers, Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit ...
, Peterborough Petes ;All Stars - Second Team * G: John Garrett, Peterborough Petes * D: Steve Cuddie, Toronto Marlboros * D: Jocelyn Guevremont and Serge Lajeunesse, Montreal Junior Canadiens (tied) * C:
Marcel Dionne Marcel Elphège Dionne (born August 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers be ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * R:
Buster Harvey Frederick John Charles "Buster" Harvey (April 2, 1950 – November 25, 2007) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played 407 games in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts, and Atlanta Fl ...
, Hamilton Red Wings * L: Robert Guindon, Montreal Junior Canadiens


1970–71

OHA president Tubby Schmalz was concerned with the level of physical play during the season, and personally interviewed four players to dissuade them from further on-ice misconduct. He submitted recommendations to the 1971
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA; ) was the national governing body of amateur ice hockey in Canada from 1914 until 1994, when it merged with Hockey Canada. Its jurisdiction included senior ice hockey leagues and the Allan Cup, ...
general meeting on behalf of the OHA to reduce the curvature of the
hockey stick A hockey stick is a piece of sports equipment used by the players in all the forms of hockey to move the ball or puck (as appropriate to the type of hockey) either to push, pull, hit, strike, flick, steer, launch or stop the ball/Hockey puck, puc ...
to one half inch for player safety. He also suggest to revert to the rectangular goal crease from the recent change to a semi-circle, since some rinks in his league were used by professional teams who used the old rules for the goal crease. Schmalz wanted to see consistency the application of the rules, and raise the standards for the level of instruction given to players. He instituted
referee A referee is an official, in a variety of sports and competition, responsible for enforcing the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection. The official tasked with this job may be known by a variety of other title ...
and coach clinics in the OHA, prior to it being mandated at the national level. In 1971, he sought to hire a technical director to conduct coaching and refereeing clinics across the province. Schmalz announced that teams from the OHA and the
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL; , LHJMQ), formerly the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). The league includes teams in Quebec ...
would not play against any team from the
Western Canada Hockey League The Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL), founded in 1921–22 WCHL season, 1921, was a major professional ice hockey league originally based in the prairies of Canada. It was renamed the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 1925 and disbanded in 1926. ...
(WCHL) for the 1971 Memorial Cup, due to disagreements over travel allowances given to team at the Memorial Cup and the higher number of over-age players allowed on WCHL rosters. He said that plans for an Eastern Canada series for the George Richardson Memorial Trophy would go ahead. As of the OHA playoffs, he reiterated that teams were still unanimous in their decision not to play for the Memorial Cup against WCHL teams. The
Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league. ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The St. Catharines Black Hawks won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Dave Gardner, Toronto Marlboros *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Marcel Dionne Marcel Elphège Dionne (born August 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers be ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = John Garrett, Peterborough Petes *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most outstanding defenceman) = Jocelyn Guevremont, Montreal Junior Canadiens ;All Stars - First Team * G: John Garrett, Peterborough Petes * D:
Denis Potvin Denis Charles Potvin (born October 29, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and Captain (ice hockey), team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner as a ...
, Ottawa 67's * D: Jocelyn Guevremont, Montreal Junior Canadiens * C:
Marcel Dionne Marcel Elphège Dionne (born August 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers be ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * R: Steve Vickers, Toronto Marlboros * L:
Rick Martin Richard Lionel Martin (; ; July 26, 1951March 13, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings for 11 seasons between 1971 and 1982. He featured in the 1975 Stanley ...
, Montreal Junior Canadiens ;All Stars - Second Team * G: Michel Larocque, Ottawa 67's * D: Steve Durbano, Toronto Marlboros * D: Rick Cunningham, Peterborough Petes * C: Dave Gardner, Toronto Marlboros * R: Bill Harris, Toronto Marlboros * L:
Steve Shutt Stephen John Shutt (born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), 12 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens and 1 season for the Los Angeles Kin ...
, Toronto Marlboros


1971–72

Two new trophies are inaugurated for the 1971–72 season. The
Matt Leyden Trophy The Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year. The award is chosen by fellow OHL general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club. Coaches receive five points for ...
is awarded for the Coach of the Year. The
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy The Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League since 1972, to the right winger who scores the most points in the regular season. The Peterborough Petes donated the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy in his memory to the top ...
is awarded for the top-scoring right winger. It was donated by the Peterborough Petes in memory of Jim Mahon, who died in the summer. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The
Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league. ...
won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Don Lever, Niagara Falls Flyers *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Dave Gardner,
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
& Billy Harris, Toronto Marlboros *
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy The Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League since 1972, to the right winger who scores the most points in the regular season. The Peterborough Petes donated the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy in his memory to the top ...
(Top-scoring right winger) = Billy Harris, Toronto Marlboros * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Michel Larocque, Ottawa 67's *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most outstanding defenceman) =
Denis Potvin Denis Charles Potvin (born October 29, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and Captain (ice hockey), team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner as a ...
, Ottawa 67's *
Matt Leyden Trophy The Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year. The award is chosen by fellow OHL general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club. Coaches receive five points for ...
(Coach of the Year) = Gus Bodnar, Oshawa Generals ;All Stars - First Team * G: Michel Larocque, Ottawa 67's * D:
Denis Potvin Denis Charles Potvin (born October 29, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and Captain (ice hockey), team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner as a ...
, Ottawa 67's * D: Paul Shakes, St. Catharines Black Hawks * C: Don Lever, Niagara Falls Flyers * R: Bill Harris, Toronto Marlboros * L:
Steve Shutt Stephen John Shutt (born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), 12 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens and 1 season for the Los Angeles Kin ...
, Toronto Marlboros ;All Stars - Second Team * G:
Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton (born July 28, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Playing career As a youth, Gratton played in the 1965 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from LaSalle, Quebec. ...
, Oshawa Generals * D:
Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld (born September 4, 1952) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He most recently was the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), as well as an inte ...
, Niagara Falls Flyers * D: Ian Turnbull, Montreal Junior Canadiens * C: Dave Gardner, Toronto Marlboros * R:
Dennis Ververgaert Dennis Andrew Ververgaert (born March 30, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League from 1973 until 1981. He featured in the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flyers. Ververgaert is b ...
, London Knights * L: Randy Osburn, London Knights


1972–73

Junior A hockey is divided into "Tier I" and "Tier II." The OHA Junior A teams from 1972 became the Tier I division, also known as Major Junior hockey. The Montreal Junior Canadiens move to the
QMJHL The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL; , LHJMQ), formerly the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). The league includes teams in Quebec ...
; the Niagara Falls Flyers move to Sudbury, becoming the Sudbury Wolves. The Sault Ste. Greyhounds are granted an expansion franchise. The
Emms Family Award The Emms Family Award is presented annually to the Rookie of the Year (top first-year player) in the Ontario Hockey League. The winner is also nominated for the CHL Rookie of the Year. The award was donated by Hap Emms. Leighton "Hap" Emms was a ...
is donated to the OHA by Hap Emms, to be awarded to the Rookie of the Year. The
Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was an ice hockey franchise in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1903, it operated junior ice hockey and senior ice hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey Association and la ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy, and won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the playoffs. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Rick Middleton, Oshawa Generals *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) =
Blake Dunlop Blake Robert Dunlop (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian former National Hockey League (NHL) forward who played during the 1970s and early 1980s. Prior to turning pro, Dunlop played four seasons with the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey Associat ...
, Ottawa 67's *
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy The Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League since 1972, to the right winger who scores the most points in the regular season. The Peterborough Petes donated the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy in his memory to the top ...
(Top-scoring right winger) =
Dennis Ververgaert Dennis Andrew Ververgaert (born March 30, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League from 1973 until 1981. He featured in the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flyers. Ververgaert is b ...
, London Knights * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) = Mike Palmateer, Toronto Marlboros *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most outstanding defenceman) =
Denis Potvin Denis Charles Potvin (born October 29, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and Captain (ice hockey), team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner as a ...
, Ottawa 67's *
Emms Family Award The Emms Family Award is presented annually to the Rookie of the Year (top first-year player) in the Ontario Hockey League. The winner is also nominated for the CHL Rookie of the Year. The award was donated by Hap Emms. Leighton "Hap" Emms was a ...
(Rookie of the Year) = Dennis Maruk, London Knights *
Matt Leyden Trophy The Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year. The award is chosen by fellow OHL general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club. Coaches receive five points for ...
(Coach of the Year) = George Armstrong, Toronto Marlboros ;All Stars - First Team * G: Mike Palmateer, Toronto Marlboros * D:
Denis Potvin Denis Charles Potvin (born October 29, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and Captain (ice hockey), team captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a four-time Stanley Cup winner as a ...
, Ottawa 67's * D: Bob Dailey, Toronto Marlboros * C: Reg Thomas, London Knights * R:
Dennis Ververgaert Dennis Andrew Ververgaert (born March 30, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League from 1973 until 1981. He featured in the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flyers. Ververgaert is b ...
, London Knights * L: Morris Titanic, Sudbury Wolves ;All Stars - Second Team * G: Peter Crosbie, London Knights, & Rick St. Croix, Oshawa Generals * D: Ian Turnbull, Ottawa 67's * D: Bob Neely, Peterborough Petes * C:
Blake Dunlop Blake Robert Dunlop (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian former National Hockey League (NHL) forward who played during the 1970s and early 1980s. Prior to turning pro, Dunlop played four seasons with the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey Associat ...
, Ottawa 67's * R: Rick Middleton, Oshawa Generals * L: Bill Lochead, Oshawa Generals


1973–74

The
Kingston Kingston may refer to: Places * List of places called Kingston, including the six most populated: ** Kingston, Jamaica ** Kingston upon Hull, England ** City of Kingston, Victoria, Australia ** Kingston, Ontario, Canada ** Kingston upon Thames, ...
Canadians are granted a franchise. The
Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League. The Rangers have won the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL ...
finished first overall in the regular season, winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. The St. Catharines Black Hawks won the J. Ross Robertson Cup. The OHA became the OMJHL for the
1974–75 OMJHL season The 1974–75 OMJHL season was the first season of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League. The league operated semi-autonomously while still being part of the Ontario Hockey Association. The OMJHL inaugurated the William Hanley Trophy, awarded to t ...
. ;Awards *
Red Tilson Trophy The Red Tilson Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the most outstanding player (MVP) as voted by OHL writers and broadcasters. It was donated by ''The Globe and Mail,'' and first awarded in the 1944–45 OHA season by the On ...
(Most outstanding player) = Jack Valiquette, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds *
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League to the player scoring the most points in the regular season. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of athlete and coach Eddie Power ...
(Top scorer) = Jack Valiquette, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds & Rick Adduono, St. Catharines Black Hawks *
Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy The Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by the Ontario Hockey League since 1972, to the right winger who scores the most points in the regular season. The Peterborough Petes donated the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy in his memory to the top ...
(Top-scoring right winger) =
Dave Gorman David James Gorman (born 2 March 1971) is an English comedian, presenter, and writer. Gorman began his career writing for comedy series such as '' The Mrs Merton Show'' (1993–1998) and ''The Fast Show'' (1994–1997), and later garnered a ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * Dave Pinkney Trophy (Goaltenders of team with lowest GAA) =
Don Edwards William Donlon Edwards (January 6, 1915 – October 1, 2015) was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a member of the United States House of Representatives from California for 32 years in the late 20th century. Early life Edwar ...
, Kitchener Rangers *
Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is an annual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Originally (1961–1969) awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league, since 1970 it is awarded to the OHL's most outstanding defenceman. The award ...
(Most outstanding defenceman) = Jim Turkiewicz, Peterborough Petes *
Emms Family Award The Emms Family Award is presented annually to the Rookie of the Year (top first-year player) in the Ontario Hockey League. The winner is also nominated for the CHL Rookie of the Year. The award was donated by Hap Emms. Leighton "Hap" Emms was a ...
(Rookie of the Year) = Jack Valiquette, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds *
Matt Leyden Trophy The Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year. The award is chosen by fellow OHL general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club. Coaches receive five points for ...
(Coach of the Year) =
Jack Bownass John Jack Bownass (July 27, 1930 – February 10, 2010) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played 80 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers from 1958 to 1961. The rest of his career, which lasted f ...
, Kingston Canadians ;All Stars - First Team * G:
Don Edwards William Donlon Edwards (January 6, 1915 – October 1, 2015) was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a member of the United States House of Representatives from California for 32 years in the late 20th century. Early life Edwar ...
, Kitchener Rangers * D: Jim Turkiewicz, Peterborough Petes * D: Rick Chartraw, Kitchener Rangers * C: Jack Valiquette, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds * R:
Wilf Paiement Wilfrid Paiement, Jr. (; born October 16, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right wing who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1974 through 1988, for seven different NHL teams. He is the younger brother of former NH ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * L: Bill Lochead, Oshawa Generals ;All Stars - Second Team * G: Mike Kasmetis, Peterborough Petes * D: Dave Maloney, Kitchener Rangers * D: Paul McIntosh, Peterborough Petes * C:
Bruce Boudreau Bruce Allan Boudreau ( ; born January 9, 1955) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He previously served as head coach of the Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, and Vancouver Canucks of the National H ...
, Toronto Marlboros * R:
Dave Gorman David James Gorman (born 2 March 1971) is an English comedian, presenter, and writer. Gorman began his career writing for comedy series such as '' The Mrs Merton Show'' (1993–1998) and ''The Fast Show'' (1994–1997), and later garnered a ...
, St. Catharines Black Hawks * L: Mike Marson, Sudbury Wolves


References


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External links


www.hockeydb.com

www.sihrhockey.org
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