- Georgina Ice
Hockey team
team = Georgina Ice
logosize = 125px
city =Georgina, Ontario
league =Central Junior C Hockey League
founded = 1994
arena =Georgina Ice Palace
colours =Blue ,White andBlack
coach =Mike Sedore
GM =Glenn Ulrich
parentclub =Newmarket Hurricanes
farmclub =
|The Georgina Ice are a Canadian Junior
ice hockey team based in Georgina,Ontario ,Canada . They have played in theCentral Ontario Junior C Hockey League of theOntario Hockey Association since 1994.History
The Ice were founded in 1994. They have always played in the Central "C" league. The Ice play most of their home games at the
Georgina Ice Palace in Keswick. Each year they play a handful of games in Sutton at theSutton Arena .Over the life of the franchise many players have gone on to play higher ranks of hockey. The inaugural team saw players such as Jason Robinson, Jimmy Wilson and Todd Hamblin go on to play for the
Stouffville Spirit of theOntario Provincial Junior A Hockey League .In the second year the franchise was affiliated with Stouffville Spirit over the course of their 13 year existence the Ice have also been affiliated with the 2002–03
Dudley Hewitt Cup andRoyal Bank Cup winningAurora Tigers . The Ice reformed their affiliation with theNewmarket Hurricanes in 2006.In 2002–03 The Ice made the ultimate journey advancing to the
Clarence Schmalz Cup . The Ice lost the series in 4 games to theGrimsby Peach Kings . Grimsby was making their first of two consecutive runs at the Ontario Championship.2006 saw Ice alumnus David McIntyre drafted by the
Dallas Stars in the 5th round of theNHL Entry Draft. Kyle Orr, also an Ice alumnus signed a pro contract with theArizona Sundogs of theCentral Hockey League . Justin Soryal who played for the Ice in 2003–04 now plays for thePeterborough Petes of theOntario Hockey League .In 2004, The Ice retired Jersey number 94 in honor of all time Ice leading scorer Trevor Sedore who finished his junior career after 240 games with 179 goals and 172 assists for 351 points. Sedore was named league MVP 3 times in 7 seasons.
. He has also been involved in minor hockey with Georgina and York Simcoe.
Aside from Steve the Ice have been led by Mike Sedore, Paul Sinclair and Peter Hughes. Mike returned to the Ice in 2006 after Pete stepped down to assume the assistant coaching role. Mike last served as head coach in 1995–96 taking over for Steve when he took on the head coaching duties with the Spirit.
Heading into the 2006–07 Season the Ice have compiled a regular season record of 236-204-30-18. Since entering the league in 1994 they have played regular season games against the
Port Perry Mojacks ,Uxbridge Bruins ,Lakefield Chiefs andLittle Britain Merchants all of which remain in the league today. TheBowmanville Eagles left the COJCHL in 1995 and theBobcaygeon Bullets left shortly after. For a period of time The Central League also played crossover games with the Empire B Junior C League.In 2008 The Ice took home the coveted Cougar beating the number 1 ranked Lakefield Chiefs 4 games to none to capture their second COJCHL title.
eason-by-Season Results
Clarence Schmalz Cup Appearances:"2003":
Grimsby Peach Kings defeated Georgina Ice "4-games-to-0"Home Arena
The Georgina Ice Palace in Keswick has been the main home of the Georgina Ice since 1996–97 season. Prior to that the Ice played the bulk of their games at the Sutton Arena where they continue to play a handful of games each season.
The Ice Palace is located at 90 Wexford Drive just west of Woodbine Avenue in Keswick. It has a twin ice pad and also has a library, multi-use facility and a skatepark.
=Notable Alumni=
* Trevor Sedore - Leading Scorer
* David McIntyre - Dallas Star Draft Pick - Colgate
* Justin Soryal - New York Rangers
* Brad Fogal - Adrian College
* Kyle Orr - Peiting EC
* Kody Collins - Collingwood BluesExternal links
* [http://www.georginaice.com Ice Webpage]
* [http://ohahockey.org/league/index.php?id=5 COJCHL Webpage]
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