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| Hamilton Szabos | |
|---|---|
| City | Hamilton, Ontario |
| League | Ontario Hockey Association |
| Operated | 1946-47 |
| Home arena | Barton Street Arena |
| Franchise history | |
| 1945-46 | Hamilton Whizzers |
| 1946-47 | Hamilton Szabos |
The Hamilton Szabos were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association for one season in 1946-1947, and were previously called the Hamilton Whizzers. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario, playing home games at the Barton Street Arena, also known as the Hamilton Forum. The Szabos finished ninth place, and second last in the league. The following year the team was disbanded. Three Alumni from the Whizzers/Szabos graduated to play in the National Hockey League.
| Season | Team | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Pct % | Goals For | Goals Against | Standing |
| 1945-46 | Lloyds | 28 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0.107 | 76 | 229 | 8th OHA |
| 1946-47 | Szabos | 38 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 12 | 0.158 | 76 | 313 | 9th OHA |
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