Collingwood Blues (2020–)

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Collingwood Blues
City Collingwood, Ontario
League Ontario Junior Hockey League
DivisionNorth
Founded2019
Home arenaEddie Bush Memorial Arena
ColoursNavy blue, yellow, and white
   
General managerMike Tarantino
Head coachAndrew Campoli
Website http://www.pointstreaksites.com/view/collingwoodblues
Franchise history
1974-2019 Kingston Voyageurs
2019–2020Collingwood Colts
2020-presentCollingwood Blues

The Collingwood Blues are a junior ice hockey team based in Collingwood, Ontario. They play in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL).

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History

At the end of the 2018–19 season the Kingston Voyageurs was sold to Dave Steele, manager of the Stayner Siskins. [1] The team was eventually moved to Collingwood and named the Collingwood Colts, ending 43 years of Vees hockey. [2] Their home arena is the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena in Collingwood, Ontario. [3]

The Collingwood Colts are the main affiliate for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League [4]

At the conclusion of the 2019–20 season, the team was rebranded the Collingwood Blues.

Staff

Season-by-season results

2019 - current
Collingwood Colts
2019-2054271719164155642nd of 5 North Div
5th of 11 NW Conf
10th of 22 OJHL
Lost Conf. Quarters 3-4 (Spirit)
2020-21Season cancelled due to COVID-19
Collingwood Blues
2021-2254282014170140612nd of 5 North Div
4th of 10 NW Conf
11th of 21 OJHL
Lost Conf. Quarters 2-0 (Tigers)
Lost Conf Semifinals 0-2 (Panthers)
2022-235444901226113891st of 10 NW Conf
2nd of 21 OJHL
Won Conf. Quarters 4-0 (Spirit)
Won Conf Semifinals 4-0 (Menace)
Won Conf Finals 4-1 (Cougars)
Won League Finals 4-1 (Golden Hawks)
advance to Centennial Cup
2023-24564960128488991st of 12 NW Conf
1st of 24 OJHL
Won Conf. Quarters 4-0 (99ers)
Won Conf Semifinals 4-1 (Blades)
Won Conf Finals 4-0 (Flyers)
Won League Finals 2-4 (Golden Hawks)
advance to Centennial Cup

Centennial Cup - Revised format 2022

Canadian Jr. A National Championships
Maritime Junior Hockey League, Quebec Junior Hockey League, Central Canada Hockey League, Ontario Junior Hockey League, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, Superior International Junior Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League, and Host. The BCHL declared itself an independent league and there is no BC representative.
Round-robin play in two 5-team pools with top three in pool advancing to determine a Champion.

YearRound-robinRecordStandingQuarterfinalSemifinalChampionship
2023OTW, Steinbach Pistons (ManJHL), 2-1
W, Battlefords North Stars (SJHL), 3-1
W, Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL), 4-1
L, Portage Terriers (Host), 3-4
2-1-1-03rd of 5
Pool B
Lost - 2-4
Ottawa Jr. Senators
(CCHL)
Did not QualifyDid not Qualify
2024W, Calgary Canucks (AJHL), 5-4
W, Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL), 10-2
W, Longueuil Collège Français (QJHL), 8-0
W, Navan Grads (CCHL), 3-2
4-0-0-01st of 5
Group A
Earned byeWon 5-2
Miramichi Timberwolves
Won 1-0
Melfort Mustangs
Centennial Cup
National Junior A Champions

Notable alumni

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