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Newmarket Hurricanes City Newmarket, Ontario, Canada League Ontario Junior Hockey League Founded 1972 Home arena Ray Twinney Complex Colors Black, Red, and White
General manager Brian Perrin Head coach Brian Perrin Affiliates Georgina Ice (COJCHL) Franchise history 1972-1975 Seneca Flyers 1975-1986 Newmarket Flyers 1987-1997 Newmarket 87's 1997-Present Newmarket Hurricanes The Newmarket Hurricanes are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey and are currently the 2009-10 CCHL champions.
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History
In 1972, the Seneca Flyers became a part of the OPJHL. In 1975, they bought out the Newmarket Redmen of the Mid-Ontario Junior B Hockey League and moved to become the Newmarket Flyers. The Redmen dated back to the 1950s and were at one point a top level Junior "C" team.
Although the official story is that the Hurricanes got their start in the late 1980s as the Newmarket 87's, the franchise that spawned this team existed long before it. In 1986, the Newmarket Flyers folded. The OHA Junior "A" league was on rocky footing in the late 80s and was no longer cost efficient for most member teams. Sensing the demise of the league, the Flyers went on hiatus. The league folded in 1987, their last champions happened to be the longtime Junior "B" team: Owen Sound Greys. As more Junior A teams had folded from the OHA-A, the more Junior "B" teams came in to fill the void. As the league ran almost completely out of original Junior "A" teams, the league decided it would be best to fold. The result was a mass expansion of local Junior "B" leagues—filling with both still-active teams and teams that had folded due to problems in the OHA-A. Newmarket pulled its franchise back together and joined the Central Junior "B" Hockey League as the 87's. After 1997, the 87's became the Hurricanes.
The 87's never did very well as a member of the Central "B", but no team exactly stacked up well to the powerhouse Barrie Colts who most notably pulled off an undefeated season in 1992-93. After the formation of the Ontario Provincial Junior "A" league in 1993, things started clicking for the franchise. They have never ranked less than 10th in a 37 team league, with 3 first place finishes in the regular season. They have also pulled off three seasons with less than 10 losses in the OPJHL.
Their best season was the 1995-96 season, after the Colts expanded into the Ontario Hockey League. The 87's finished in third place, won the Buckland Cup as league champions, and then took the Dudley Hewitt Cup as Central Canadian Junior "A" Champions. At the inaugural Royal Bank Cup in 1996 at Melfort, Saskatchewan, the 87's finished off in the round robin in second place with a 2-2 record. They defeated the BCHL's Vernon Vipers 7-5 in their first game. They then took out the SJHL's Yorkton Terriers 5-2. Everything was looking great, but the 87's soon fell apart. In the third game, the 87's were up against the only other undefeated team—the host, the SJHL's Melfort Mustangs. The Mustangs deflated the high-flying 87's with an 11-3 blow-out. Melfort finished perfect in the round robin, but the 87's were embarrassed again by the MJAHL's Moncton Beavers, 4-3. The embarrassment was not due to the score, but due to the Beavers standing as the only winless team left in the round robin until this point. The Moncton victory still left them eliminated from the tournament. Also, due to a tie breaker the 87's were still in second place. They ended up playing the Vipers again in the semi-final and lost by an uninspired score of 7-4. The Vipers knocked off the undefeated Mustangs 2-0 in the final.
In the 2005-06 season, the Hurricanes were excellent. They finished 7th overall in the league and 2nd place in the North Division with 32 wins. The Canes opened the playoffs with a 4 games to 1 series victory of the inconsistent Huntsville-Muskoka Otters. The Canes ran into tho a brick wall the next round, the division semi-final, when they ran into a Stouffville Spirit squad that was firing on all cylinders. The Spirit won the series in 6 games, beat the Aurora Tigers for the division title in 6 games, beat the Oakville Blades in 7 games in the Buckland Cup semi-final, but were out-lasted by the defending champion St. Michael's Buzzers 4 games to 2 in the league final.
On June 28, 2008 the Newmarket Hurricanes lost a key part of their team. Player KJ Ramolla died as a passenger in a single car rollover. KJ was 5th for scoring during the 2007-2008 season and was set to return for the 2008-2009 season. The driver of the car, Ryan Burkholder, former captain of the Hurricanes survived the crash with minor injuries.
Newmarket hosted the 2008 Dudley Hewitt Cup, losing to the OJHL Champion Oakville Blades in the Final. [1].
Season-by-Season results
Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs Seneca Flyers 1972-73 44 16 19 9 - 214 241 41 8th OPJHL 1973-74 44 24 11 9 - 249 187 57 4th OPJHL 1974-75 44 27 12 5 - 251 184 59 1st OPJHL Newmarket Flyers 1975-76 44 18 22 4 - 211 211 40 8th OPJHL 1976-77 44 13 23 8 - 207 249 34 11th OPJHL 1977-78 50 16 26 8 - 239 252 40 9th OPJHL 1978-79 50 19 25 6 - 223 249 44 6th OPJHL 1979-80 44 7 33 4 - 156 324 18 11th OPJHL 1980-81 44 16 28 0 - 210 290 32 10th OPJHL 1981-82 50 20 24 6 - 287 298 46 5th OJHL 1982-83 48 19 27 2 - 228 256 40 8th OJHL 1983-84 42 20 16 6 - 247 239 46 4th OJHL 1984-85 48 26 17 5 - 304 255 57 3rd OJHL 1985-86 50 21 19 10 - 237 226 52 4th OJHL 1986-87 Did Not Participate Newmarket 87s 1987-88 44 9 27 8 - 187 249 26 11th CJBHL 1988-89 42 32 8 2 - 254 148 66 1st CJBHL 1989-90 42 26 11 5 - 173 124 57 3rd CJBHL 1990-91 42 10 28 4 - 144 226 24 13th CJBHL 1991-92 42 9 31 2 - 137 240 20 15th CJBHL 1992-93 48 23 21 4 - 257 236 51 8th CJBHL 1993-94 40 24 14 2 - 240 172 53 2nd OPJHL-E 1994-95 48 35 11 2 - 314 183 75 1st OPJHL-E 1995-96 50 40 9 1 - 298 163 83 1st OPJHL-P Won League, Won DHC 1996-97 51 43 5 3 - 313 135 89 1st OPJHL-P Newmarket Hurricanes 1997-98 51 28 17 5 1 249 185 62 2nd OPJHL-P 1998-99 51 36 11 4 0 256 144 76 3rd OPJHL-C 1999-00 49 37 10 1 1 296 167 76 1st OPJHL-N 2000-01 49 37 7 2 3 284 145 79 2nd OPJHL-N 2001-02 49 35 12 2 0 232 112 72 1st OPJHL-N 2002-03 49 31 14 1 3 221 163 66 2nd OPJHL-N 2003-04 49 34 13 2 0 202 122 70 2nd OPJHL-N 2004-05 49 33 15 0 1 207 163 67 2nd OPJHL-N 2005-06 48 32 12 3 1 217 129 68 2nd OPJHL-N Lost Conf. SF 2006-07 49 17 29 2 1 157 203 37 5th OPJHL-N Lost Conf. SF 2007-08 49 41 6 - 2 236 112 84 2nd OPJHL-N 2008-09 53 28 20 - 5 198 193 61 5th OJHL-C 2009-10 50 32 12 - 6 165 123 70 2nd CCHL-W Won League 2010-11 50 40 7 - 3 226 116 83 1st OJHL-N Lost Quarter-final Playoffs
Original OPJHL
- 1973 Lost Quarter-final
- Dixie Beehives defeated Seneca Flyers 4-games-to-3
- 1974 Lost Quarter-final
- Aurora Tigers defeated Seneca Flyers 4-games-to-2
- 1975 Lost Semi-final
- Seneca Flyers defeated North Bay Trappers 4-games-to-2
- Toronto Nationals defeated Seneca Flyers 4-games-to-none
- 1976 Lost Preliminary
- Weston Dodgers defeated Newmarket Flyers 3-games-to-2
- 1977 DNQ
- 1978 Lost Quarter-final
- Royal York Royals defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-2
- 1979 Lost Quarter-final
- North Bay Trappers defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-2
- 1980 DNQ
- 1981 DNQ
- 1982 Lost Quarter-final
- Richmond Hill Rams defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-3
- 1983 Lost Semi-final
- Newmarket Flyers defeated Richmond Hill Rams 4-games-to-3
- Orillia Travelways defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-3
- 1984 Lost Semi-final
- Newmarket Flyers defeated Hamilton Mountain A's 4-games-to-none
- Dixie Beehives defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-3
- 1985 Lost Semi-final
- Newmarket Flyers defeated Richmond Hill Dynes 4-games-to-2
- Aurora Tigers defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-3
- 1986 Lost Semi-final
- Orillia Travelways defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-1
OJHL Years
- 1994 Lost Semi-final
- Newmarket 87's defeated Peterborough Jr. Petes 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket 87's defeated Barrie Colts 4-games-to-1
- Orillia Terriers defeated Newmarket 87's 4-games-to-1
- 1995 Lost Semi-final
- Newmarket 87's defeated Peterborough Jr. Petes 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket 87's defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-none
- Barrie Colts defeated Newmarket 87's 4-games-to-3
- 1996 Won League, Won OHA Buckland Cup, Won OHF Ruddock Trophy, Won Dudley Hewitt Cup, Lost 1996 Royal Bank Cup semi-final
- Newmarket 87's defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-3
- Newmarket 87's defeated Orillia Terriers 4-games-to-1
- Newmarket 87's defeated Lindsay Muskies 4-games-to-3
- Newmarket 87's defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-2 OPJHL CHAMPIONS
- Second in Dudley Hewitt Cup round robin (2-2) RUDDUCK TROPHY CHAMPIONS
- Newmarket 87's defeated Thunder Bay Flyers (USHL) 6-3 in semi-final
- Newmarket 87's defeated Brampton Capitals 8-2 in final BUCKLAND CUP, DUDLEY HEWITT CUP CHAMPIONS
- Second in 1996 Royal Bank Cup round robin (2-2)
- Vernon Vipers (BCHL) defeated Newmarket 87's 7-4 in semi-final
- 1997 Lost Final
- Newmarket 87's defeated Bowmanville Eagles 4-games-to-2
- Newmarket 87's defeated Collingwood Blues 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket 87's defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1
- Milton Merchants defeated Newmarket 87's 4-games-to-3
- 1998 Lost Quarter-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1
- Couchiching Terriers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-1
- 1999 Lost Division Semi-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Wexford Raiders 3-games-to-1
- Couchiching Terriers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-1
- 2000 Lost Division Semi-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Wexford Raiders 3-games-to-1
- Couchiching Terriers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-1
- 2001 Lost Division Final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Durham Huskies 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Collingwood Blues 4-games-to-1
- Couchiching Terriers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-3
- 2002 Lost Division Final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Huntsville Wildcats 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Collingwood Blues 4-games-to-1
- Aurora Tigers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-none
- 2003 Lost Division Semi-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Ajax Axemen 4-games-to-1
- Stouffville Spirit defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-3
- 2004 Lost Division Final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Stouffville Spirit 4-games-to-1
- Aurora Tigers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-none
- 2005 Lost Division Final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Stouffville Spirit 4-games-to-2
- Aurora Tigers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-2
- 2006 Lost Division Semi-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Huntsville-Muskoka Otters 4-games-to-1
- Stouffville Spirit defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-2
- 2007 Lost Division Semi-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Huntsville-Muskoka Otters 4-games-to-1
- Aurora Tigers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-2
- 2008 Lost Division Semi-final, Hosted and Lost Dudley Hewitt Cup Final
- Aurora Tigers defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-1
- Second in Dudley Hewitt Cup round robin (2-1)
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Dryden Ice Dogs (SIJHL) 2-1 OT in semi-final
- Oakville Blades defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 6-3 in final
- 2009 Lost Division Semi-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Hamilton Red Wings 4-games-to-1
- Wellington Dukes defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-none
- 2010 Won CCHL, Lost OHA Buckland Cup
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-1
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Hamilton Red Wings 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Burlington Cougars 4-games-to-none
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Bowmanville Eagles 4-games-to-2 CCHL CHAMPIONS
- Oakville Blades (OJAHL) defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-2
- 2011 Lost Quarter-final
- Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Orangeville Flyers 4-games-to-1
- Stouffville Spirit defeated Newmarket Hurricanes 4-games-to-3
Newmarket Redmen
Newmarket Redmen City Newmarket, Ontario, Canada League Mid-Ontario Junior B Hockey League
Suburban Junior C Hockey LeagueFounded 1950s-1975 Colors
Franchise history 1975 merged w/ Seneca Flyers Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs Newmarket Redmen 1970-71 34 20 12 2 - 174 136 42 2nd MOJBHL 1971-72 40 10 28 2 - 141 223 22 5th MOJBHL 1972-73 40 14 23 3 - 153 222 31 5th MOJBHL 1973-74 39 6 31 2 - 133 259 14 6th MOJBHL DNQ 1974-75 40 10 26 4 - 154 212 24 6th MOJBHL DNQ Clarence Schmalz Cup Appearances
- 1970: Newmarket Redmen defeated Hespeler Shamrocks 4-games-to-none
Notable alumni
- Jeff Beukeboom
- B.J. Crombeen
- Rob Dopson
- Dan Ellis
- Dave Gagner
- Lee Giffin
- Mike Glumac
- Ernie Godden
- Steven Halko
- Jeff Jackson
- Curtis Joseph
- Claude Julien
- Mike Keating
- Corey Locke
- Jamie Macoun
- Darrin Madeley
- David McIntyre
- Chris McRae
- Wayne Rutledge
- Geoff Sarjeant
- Tyler Sikura
- John Stevens
- Paul Ysebaert
- Zack Stortini
External links
Current 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
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Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98 • 1998–99 • 1999–00 • 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009-10 CC/OJ • 2010–11 • 2011–12Categories:- Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League teams
- Newmarket, Ontario
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