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Huntsville Otters 
City Huntsville, Ontario, Canada League Ontario Junior Hockey League Founded 1990 Home arena Canada Summit Centre Colors
General manager Brian O'leary Head coach Brian O'leary Affiliates Erie Otters (OHL)
Stayner Siskins (GMOHL)Franchise history 1990-1997 Muskoka Bears 1997-2004 Huntsville Wildcats 2004-2007 Huntsville-Muskoka Otters 2007-Present Huntsville Otters The Huntsville Otters are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.
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History
Joining the ranks of Junior hockey in 1990, the Bears were a member of the Metro Junior A Hockey League. Prior to this, the team did have a past history of Junior C hockey.
Old Bears Logo
The team did make hockey history on February 21, 1997 when their goalie, Ryan Venturelli, became the first goaltender in hockey history to score two goals (both empty net) in a hockey game against the Durham Huskies during the Metro Junior A Hockey League 1996-97 regular season.
Old Wildcats LogoFrom 1997 until 2004, the franchise was the Huntsville Wildcats. The team never truly found their groove and folded halfway through the 2003-04 season after 23 straight loses and a goals against average of roughly 10.
Old Otters LogoFor the 2004-05 Season, the team reformed as the Huntsville-Muskoka Otters after Sherwood Bassin, Ray Irwin and Tom McCarthy took over ownership and have been with the league since. In 2007, the team was sold to local businessmen Kris House and Jason Armstrong, who shortened their team name to the Huntsville Otters.
The Town of Huntsville will host the 2011 Ontario Jr A Dudley Hewitt Cup, the weekend of April 18–23, 2011 at the Canada Summit Centre, on the Don Lough Arena.
Season-by-season results
Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs 1990-91 44 5 39 0 - 116 356 10 12th Metro B 1991-92 44 23 19 2 - 224 233 48 4th Metro A 1992-93 48 27 17 4 - 251 223 58 3rd Metro A 1993-94 50 28 14 8 - 246 183 64 3rd Metro A Lost Semi-final 1994-95 50 23 26 1 - 256 223 47 8th Metro A 1995-96 52 21 26 5 - 237 229 47 8th Metro A Lost Quarter-final 1996-97 50 14 34 2 - 200 298 30 11th Metro A 1997-98 50 18 28 4 - 157 209 40 12th Metro A 1998-99 51 9 37 4 1 142 323 23 12th OPJHL-C 1999-00 49 21 20 6 2 181 198 50 6th OPJHL-N 2000-01 49 9 35 2 3 121 290 23 7th OPJHL-N 2001-02 49 7 39 2 1 121 289 17 8th OPJHL-N 2002-03 49 2 46 0 1 121 406 5 6th OPJHL-N 2003-04 23 0 23 0 0 42 209 0 6th OPJHL-N Folded 2004-05 49 23 23 2 1 177 207 49 4th OPJHL-N Lost Conf. SF 2005-06 48 12 28 5 3 135 219 32 7th OPJHL-N Lost Conf. QF 2006-07 48 20 21 4 3 182 186 47 4th OPJHL-N Lost Conf. QF 2007-08 49 42 7 - 0 218 92 84 1st OPJHL-N 2008-09 49 38 7 - 4 224 125 80 2nd OJHL-P 2009-10 56 22 31 - 3 229 236 47 11th OJAHL DNQ 2010-11 50 25 17 - 8 175 144 58 4th OJHL-N Lost Qualifier Playoffs
MetJHL Years
- 1991 DNQ
- 1992 Lost Semi-final
- Muskoka Bears defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-3
- Bramalea Blues defeated Muskoka Bears 4-games-to-none
- 1993 Lost Semi-final
- Muskoka Bears defeated Aurora Eagles 4-games-to-2
- St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Muskoka Bears 4-games-to-none
- 1994 Lost Semi-final
- Muskoka Bears defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
- Caledon Canadians defeated Muskoka Bears 4-games-to-2
- 1995 DNQ
- 1996 Lost Quarter-final
- Caledon Canadians defeated Muskoka Bears 4-games-to-2
- 1997 Lost Preliminary
- Caledon Canadians defeated Muskoka Bears 4-games-to-none
- 1998 Lost Preliminary
- Thornhill Rattlers defeated Huntsville Wildcats 3-games-to-1
OJHL Years
- 1999 DNQ
- 2000 Lost Division Quarter-final
- Collingwood Blues defeated Huntsville Wildcats 4-games-to-3
- 2001 Lost Division Quarter-final
- Thornhill Rattlers defeated Huntsville Wildcats 4-games-to-none
- 2002 Lost Division Quarter-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Huntsville Wildcats 4-games-to-none
- 2003 DNQ
- 2004 Did Not Finish Season
- 2005 Lost Division Semi-final
- Huntsville-Muskoka Otters defeated Collingwood Blues 4-games-to-1
- Aurora Tigers defeated Huntsville-Muskoka Otters 4-games-to-2
- 2006 Lost Division Quarter-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Huntsville-Muskoka Otters 4-games-to-1
- 2007 Lost Division Quarter-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Huntsville-Muskoka Otters 4-games-to-1
- 2008 Lost Division Semi-final
- Stouffville Spirit defeated Huntsville Otters 4-games-to-3
- 2009 Lost Conference Final
- Huntsville Otters defeated Toronto Dixie Beehives 3-games-to-none
- Huntsville Otters defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-2
- Huntsville Otters defeated Orangeville Crushers 4-games-to-1
- Kingston Voyageurs defeated Huntsville Otters 4-games-to-1
- 2010 DNQ OJAHL Playoffs
- 2011 Lost Qualifier
- Orangeville Flyers defeated Huntsville Otters 2-games-to-none
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Ontario Hockey Association Junior A HockeyCurrent Leagues & TeamsOntario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Brampton Capitals · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Huntsville Otters · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Markham Waxers · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Peterborough Stars · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Toronto Lakeshore Patriots · Trenton Golden Hawks · Vaughan Vipers · Wellington Dukes · Whitby Fury
Former Leagues & TeamsSouthern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters • Brantford Majors • Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas • Chatham Maroons • Detroit Jr. Red Wings • Guelph CMC's • Guelph Imperials • Michigan Americans • Niagara Falls Flyers • St. Thomas Elgins • Sarnia Bees • Sarnia Legionnaires • Welland Sabres • Windsor Spitfires
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants • Belleville Bulls • Brampton Warriors • Cambridge Winterhawks • Dixie Beehives • Guelph Platers • Hamilton Mountain A's • Kingston Frontenacs • North Bay Trappers • Owen Sound Greys • Royal York Royals • Toronto Nationals • Weston Dodgers • Whitby Lawmen
Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs • Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins
Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack • Barrie Colts • Bowmanville Eagles • Bramalea Blues • Caledon Canadians • Collingwood Blues • Couchiching Terriers • Dixie Beehives • Durham Huskies • Orangeville Crushers • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Streetsville Derbys • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton StingOntario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: 1972–73 • 1973–74 • 1974–75 • 1975–76 • 1976–77 • 1977–78 • 1978–79 • 1979–80 • 1980–81 • 1981–82 • 1982–83 • 1983–84 • 1984–85 • 1985–86 • 1986–87
Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98
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- Ontario ice hockey team stubs
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