- Central Elgin Express
The Central Elgin Express are Canadian Junior
ice hockey team based inPort Stanley, Ontario . They play in theSouthern Ontario Junior Hockey League .:Belmont Sunsets 1969 - 1975:Belmont Bombers 1975 - 1986:Belmont Pests 1986 - 1988:Belmont Bombers 1988 - 2006:Central Elgin Express 2006 to 2008
History
They were formerly known as the Belmont Bombers, playing their last season as the Bombers in 05-06. Prior to the 06-07 season, they changed their name to the Central Elgin Express. This was done as the team was going to be splitting their home games between Belmont and Port Stanley. For the 07-08 season, the Express will be playing all their home games in Port Stanley, which was formerly home to the Port Stanley Lakers, which are now known as the
West Lorne Lakers . The Express have also announced an affliation with theSt. Thomas Stars of theWestern Ontario Hockey League , who were previously affiliated with theLambeth Lancers . This decision was made after Head Coach and GM of the Lancers Mike Herman left Lambeth in the spring of 2007 and joined Central Elgin.The Central Elgin Express will not be icing a team for the 08-09 season.
Notable Alumni
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Rumun Ndur
*Brad Yeo External links
* [http://www.centralelginexpress.com/ Central Elgin Express webpage]
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