List of ice hockey teams in Ontario

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The following is a list of ice hockey teams in Ontario , past and present. It includes the league(s) they play for, and championships won.

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Major professional

National Hockey League

Current teams

TeamCityEstablished Stanley Cups [1] Notes
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 19920
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto 191713Also known as the Torontos (1917–18), Arenas (1918–19), and the St. Patrick's (1919–1927) [2]

Former teams

TeamCityYears Stanley Cups [1] Notes
Hamilton Tigers Hamilton 1920–19250Joined the NHL in 1919 as the Quebec Athletic Club.
Ottawa Senators (original) Ottawa 1917–193411Founding member of the NHL in 1917. Won 11 Stanley Cups, but four while a member of the NHL. Became the St. Louis Eagles in 1934.

National Hockey Association

TeamCityYearsLeague titles Stanley Cups Notes
Cobalt Silver Kings Cobalt 1909–191000Became the Quebec Bulldogs in 1910
Haileybury Hockey Club Haileybury 1909–191000Players joined the Montreal Canadiens in 1910
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 1910–191724Founded 1883; A founding team of National Hockey League in 1917.
Renfrew Creamery Kings Renfrew 1909–191100Franchise sold to Toronto interests in 1911.
Toronto 228th Battalion Toronto 1916–191700Disbanded mid-season due to World War I.
Toronto Blueshirts Toronto1912–191721NHA suspended team after 228th Battalion embarked for Europe.
Toronto Shamrocks Toronto1912–191500Also known as the Tecumsehs and Ontarios. Team sold to Blueshirts' owners in 1915 and players joined Blueshirts.

World Hockey Association

TeamCityYears Avco Cups Notes
Ottawa Civics Ottawa 19760Began the 1975–76 season as the Denver Spurs, moved midseason and folded after two weeks
Ottawa Nationals Ottawa 1972–19730Became the Toronto Toros in 1973
Toronto Toros Toronto 1973–19760Founded as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972; Became the Birmingham Bulls in 1976

Minor professional

American Hockey League

Current teams

TeamCityEstablished Calder Cups Notes
Belleville Senators Belleville 20170Relocated from Binghamton in 2017 as the Ottawa Senators AHL affiliate.
Toronto Marlies Toronto 20051Founded in 1982 as the St. Catharines Saints

Former teams

TeamCityYears Calder Cups Notes
Cornwall Aces Cornwall 1993–19960Merged with Hershey Bears in 1996
Hamilton Bulldogs Hamilton 1996–20151First affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers (1996–2003) and subsequently the Montreal Canadiens from 2002–present. Both Edmonton and Montreal shared affiliation during 2002-03 season. Became the St. John's IceCaps following the 2014–15 season.
Hamilton Canucks Hamilton 1992–19940Became the Syracuse Crunch in 1994
Newmarket Saints Newmarket 1986–19910Became the St. John's Maple Leafs in 1991
St. Catharines Saints St. Catharines 1982–19860Became the Newmarket Saints in 1986
Toronto Roadrunners Toronto 2003–20040Became the Edmonton Road Runners in 2004

Canadian Women's Hockey League

The CWHL began paying its players in the 2017–18 season and folded in 2019.
TeamCityExistedClarkson Cup ChampionshipsNotes
Markham Thunder Markham 2017–20191Known as the Brampton Thunder from 2007 to 2017
Toronto Furies Toronto 2010–20191Known as Toronto CWHL and Toronto HC during the 2010–11 season

ECHL

TeamCityYears Kelly Cups No-tes
Brampton Beast Brampton 2013–20200Central Hockey League in 2013–14; joined ECHL in 2014–15; went on hiatus in 2020 and folded in 2021

International Hockey League

TeamCityYears Turner Cups Notes
Chatham Maroons Chatham 1949–1952, 1963–19641
Windsor Gotfredsons Windsor 1945–19500Also known as the Windsor Staffords and Windsor Ryancretes
Windsor Spitfires Windsor 1945–19492Also known as the Windsor Hettche Spitfires; became the Detroit Hettche in 1949

United Hockey League

TeamCityExisted Colonial Cups Notes
Brantford Smoke Brantford 1991–19981Became the Asheville Smoke in 1998
Chatham Wheels Chatham 1992–19940Became the Saginaw Wheels in 1994
London Wildcats London 1994–19950Became the Dayton Ice Bandits in 1996
St. Thomas Wildcats St. Thomas 1991–19940Became the London Wildcats in 1994
Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Thunder Bay 1991–19993Also known as the Senators and Thunder Hawks; became the Rockford IceHogs in 1999

Early leagues

TeamExistedNotes
International Professional Hockey League 1904–1907 Canadian Sault Hockey Club was the lone Canadian member
Ontario Professional Hockey League 1908–1911Formed in 1907. Also known as 'Trolley League.'
Canadian Professional Hockey League 1926–1930
Canadian-American Hockey League 1926–1936Merged with the International Hockey League; predecessor of the American Hockey League
International Hockey League 1929–1936Merged with the Canadian-American Hockey League; predecessor of the American Hockey League
Eastern Professional Hockey League 1959–1963

Junior

Ontario Hockey League

Current teams

TeamCityEstablished J. Ross Robertson Cups Memorial Cups Notes
Barrie Colts Barrie 199410
North Bay Battalion North Bay 199600Relocated from Brampton in 2013
Guelph Storm Guelph 199120Founded in 1904 as the Toronto Marlboros
Brantford Bulldogs Brantford 202300Founded in 1981 as the Belleville BullsIn 2015 Moved to Hamilton As the Hamilton Bulldogs
Kingston Frontenacs Kingston 197300Also known as the Canadians and Raiders
Kitchener Rangers Kitchener 196342Founded in 1947 as the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters
London Knights London 196542Also known as the Nationals
Mississauga Steelheads Mississauga 200764Founded in 1906 as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors. Moved to Mississauga in 2007. Formerly called Mississauga St. Michael's Majors. Team suspended operations from 1961-96.
Niagara IceDogs St. Catharines 200700Founded in 1998 as the Mississauga IceDogs
Oshawa Generals Oshawa 1908124Also known as the Shamrocks and Majors. Team suspended operations from 1953-62 after arena burned down.
Ottawa 67's Ottawa 196732
Owen Sound Attack Owen Sound 198910Founded in 1968 as the Guelph CMC's
Peterborough Petes Peterborough 195691Founded in 1951 as the Kitchener Greenshirts
Sarnia Sting Sarnia 199400Founded in 1969 as the Cornwall Royals
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie 197231
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury 197200Founded in 1945 as the Barrie Flyers
Windsor Spitfires Windsor 197523Named after the original Windsor Spitfires [1946-1953] Who are now the Erie Otters

Former teams

TeamCityExistence J. Ross Robertson Cups Memorial Cups Notes
Belleville Bulls Belleville 1981-201510Became the Hamilton Bulldogs following the 2014–15 season.
Brantford Alexanders Brantford 1978–198400Previously known as Hamilton Fincups. Subsequently, known as the Hamilton Steelhawks.
Brantford Lions Brantford 1933–194600
Barrie Flyers Barrie 1945–196042Subsequently, known as the Niagara Falls Flyers.
North Bay Centennials North Bay 1982–200210Previously known as Niagara Falls Flyers. Subsequently, known as the Saginaw Spirit.

United States Hockey League

Former teams

TeamCityExisted Anderson Cups Notes
Thunder Bay Flyers Thunder Bay 1980–20004Known as Thunder Bay Kings until 1984

Junior A Hockey Leagues

Central Junior A Hockey League

TeamCityEstablishedLeague titles Fred Page Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Brockville Braves Brockville 1963220
Cornwall Colts Cornwall 1992410
Cumberland Grads Ottawa 1974000
Hawkesbury Hawks Hawkesbury 1974710
Kanata Lasers Ottawa 1989210
Kemptville 73's Kemptville 1969000Joined in 2007 from EOJBHL
Nepean Raiders Ottawa 1966210
Rockland Nationals Clarence-Rockland 1968300
Ottawa Jr. Senators Ottawa 1961810
Pembroke Lumber Kings Pembroke 19611111
Smiths Falls Bears Smiths Falls 1961400

Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League

TeamCityEstablishedLeague titles NJHA titlesNotes
Alliston Coyotes Alliston 201300
Almaguin Spartans South River 201100Relocated from Mattawa in 2014. Founded as Mattawa Voyageurs.
Bobcaygeon Storm Bobcaygeon 201500
Bracebridge Blues Bracebridge 201200
Bradford Bulls Bradford 201210
Bradford Rattlers Bradford 197131Former member of the GMOHL
Colborne Chiefs Colborne 201500
Coldwater Falcons Coldwater 201500
Grey County Grizzlies Feversham 201500
Grey Highlands Bravehearts Markdale 200600Relocated from Lefroy in 2014. Founded as the King Wild.
Haliburton Wolves Haliburton 201500
Halton Ravens Burlington 201300
Kingsville Kings Kingsville 201500
Knights of Meaford Meaford 201300
Komoka Dragons Komoka 201500
London Lakers London 201500
Niagara Whalers Port Colborne 201400
Norfolk Vikings Simcoe 201500
North York Renegades Toronto 201400
Orangeville Ice Crushers Orangeville 201100
Oshawa Riverkings Oshawa 201500
Parry Sound Islanders Parry Sound 200800Relocated from Powassan in 2014. Founded as the Ville-Marie Dragons.
Seguin Huskies Seguin 201300
Shelburne Sharks Shelburne 201000
South Muskoka Shield Gravenhurst 200610
Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks Sturgeon Falls 201010
Toronto Attack Toronto 201200
Toronto Blue Ice Jets Thornhill 200600
Toronto Predators Toronto 201300
Tottenham Steam Tottenham 201400

Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League

As of 2020–21 season

TeamCityEstablishedLeague titles Dudley Hewitt Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Cochrane Crunch Cochrane 2007200Joined in 2012 from the GMHL. Founded as the Elliot Lake Bobcats.
Blind River Beavers Blind River 1999000Relocated from Garson in 2000. Founded as Nickel Centre Barons
Elliot Lake Red Wings Elliot Lake 2014000Founded as the Elliot Lake Wildcats
Espanola Express Espanola 2015000
French River Rapids French River 2015000
Hearst Lumberjacks Hearst 1988800Relocated from Iroquois Falls in 2017. Founded as the Haileybury 54's.
Kirkland Lake Gold Miners Kirkland Lake 2003100Relocated from Manitoulin Island in 2011. Founded as Manitoulin Wild.
Powassan Voodoos Powassan 2014100
Rayside-Balfour Canadians Rayside-Balfour 2000200Relocated from Sudbury in 2015. Founded as the Sudbury Northern Wolves
Soo Thunderbirds Sault Ste. Marie 1999420Formerly as Sault Ste. Marie Junior Greyhounds
Timmins Rock Timmins 1991100Relocated from Iroquois Falls in 2015. Founded as Timmins Golden Bears

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League

TeamCityEstablishedLeague titles↑ Dudley Hewitt Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Ajax Attack Ajax 1986000
Aurora Tigers Aurora 1987222Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Bowmanville Eagles Bowmanville 1978000
Brampton Capitals Brampton 1987310
Burlington Cougars Burlington 1952000
Cobourg Cougars Cobourg 1964000
Collingwood Blues Collingwood 1969000
Couchiching Terriers Rama 1960s431
Durham Fury Oshawa 1972000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Georgetown Raiders Georgetown 1966010
Hamilton Red Wings Hamilton 1973000
Huntsville-Muskoka Otters Huntsville 1990000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Kingston Voyageurs Kingston 1974000
Lindsay Muskies Lindsay 1980000
Markham Waxers Markham 1930s000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Milton Icehawks Milton 1966210
Mississauga Chargers Mississauga 1992000
Newmarket Hurricanes Newmarket 1987110
North York Rangers Toronto 1992000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Oakville Blades Oakville 1966110
Orangeville Crushers Orangeville 1975000
Peterborough Stars Peterborough 1965000
Pickering Panthers Pickering 1972000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Port Hope Predators Port Hope 1996000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Trenton Hercs Trenton 1981000Formerly Trenton Sting, Quinte West Pack
St. Michael's Buzzers Toronto 1933200
Seguin Bruins Parry Sound 2005000
Stouffville Spirit Stouffville 1995000
Streetsville Derbys Streetsville 1968000
Toronto Dixie Beehives Toronto 2005000Formerly Oswego Admirals
Toronto Jr. Canadiens Toronto 1972000Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise
Vaughan Vipers Vaughan 1991000
Villanova Knights Toronto 1980110
Wellington Dukes Wellington 1983110Former Metro Junior A Hockey League franchise

↑Many teams' establishment dates precede the founding of the OPJHL in 1993. This heading lists only OPJHL championships won.

Superior International Junior Hockey League

As of the 2020–21 season

TeamCityYearsLeague titles Dudley Hewitt Cups Royal Bank Cups Notes
Dryden Ice Dogs Dryden 2001–present400
Fort Frances Borderland Thunder Fort Frances 2001–2005100
Fort Frances Lakers Fort Frances2007–present300Formerly the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres.
Kam River Fighting Walleye Oliver Paipoonge 2020–present000
Marathon Renegades Marathon 2006–2008000Joined from the North of Superior Junior B Hockey League
Red Lake Miners Red Lake 2013–present000Formerly the English River Miners
Schreiber Diesels Schreiber 2005–2009100
Sioux Lookout Flyers Sioux Lookout 2008—2012000
Thunder Bay Bearcats Thunder Bay 2001–2009000
Thunder Bay Bulldogs Thunder Bay2001–2008000Merged into Bearcats for 2008–09 season
Thunder Bay North Stars Thunder Bay2001–present610Formerly the Thunder Bay Wolves, Fort William Wolves, and Fort William North Stars
Thunder Bay Wolverines Thunder Bay2009–2010000Joined from Thunder Bay Junior B Hockey League

Junior B Hockey Leagues

LeagueRegionEstablishedNotes
Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League Ottawa region1967 Ottawa District Hockey Association League
Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League Southern Ontario 2007Merger of GHL, MWJHL, and WOHL
Thunder Bay Junior B Hockey League Thunder Bay region1993Competes for the Keystone Cup, 1 championship

Junior C and Development Hockey Leagues

LeagueRegionEstablished Clarence Schmalz Cups Notes
Central Junior C Hockey League Greater Toronto Area ????
Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Ottawa Region ????
Empire B Junior C Hockey League Eastern Ontario Region ????
Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League Georgian Bay Region ????
Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League Far-South Region of Ontario  ????
Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League Golden Horseshoe Region ????
Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League Southwestern Ontario Region ????--Compete for OHA Cup
Western Junior C Hockey League Grey, Huron County, Ontario Bruce, and Wellington Counties ????

Semi-professional, senior and amateur

Canadian Women's Hockey League

The CWHL transitioned to a minor professional league and began paying its players in 2017
TeamCityEstablishedChampionshipsNotes
Brampton Thunder Brampton 2007–20170Became the Markham Thunder in 2017
Burlington Barracudas Burlington 2007–20120
Toronto Furies Toronto 2010–20170Known as Toronto CWHL and Toronto HC in its first 2010–11 season
Mississauga Chiefs Mississauga 2007–20100
Ottawa Senators Ottawa 2007–20100
Vaughan Flames Vaughan 2007–20100

National Women's Hockey League

TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Brampton Thunder Brampton 1999–071
Etobicoke Dolphins Toronto 20070Formerly the Durham Lightning 2000–2006
Oakville Ice Oakville 2003–20070Also known as the Mississauga Chiefs and Mississauga Ice Bears
Ottawa Raiders Ottawa 1999–20070
Toronto Aeros Toronto 1998–20074Also known as the Beatrice Aeros and Mississauga Aeros

Senior

TeamCityExistedLeague titles Allan Cups Notes
Ottawa Senators Ottawa1934–19551949Branch of Ottawa Senators when NHL team left for St. Louis.

Amateur

TeamCityExistedLeague titles Stanley Cups Notes
Kenora Thistles Kenora  ???? ??1Smallest town to ever win the Stanley Cup
Ottawa Senators (original) Ottawa 1883–1908 ??10Played in AHA, Ontario Hockey Association, CAHL, FAHL and ECAHA; Won OHA championship 1891-1893. Became the Senators in 1902. Also known as the Capitals and Silver Seven, the team became fully professional in 1908.

University

TeamCityEstablishedConference titles (men's and women's) University Cups Women's Titles [3] Notes
Brock Badgers St. Catharines  ????000
Carleton Ravens Ottawa 2004000Women's team established 2004, men's team established 2007.
Guelph Gryphons Guelph 1981910
Lakehead Thunderwolves Thunder Bay 200110N/APlays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey
Laurentian Voyageurs Sudbury 2015000
Nipissing Lakers North Bay 2009000
Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa  ????000
Queen's Golden Gaels Kingston  ????900
RMC Paladins Kingston  ????00N/APlays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey
Ryerson Rams Toronto  ????00N/APlays only CIS men's hockey, not women's hockey
U of T Varsity Blues Toronto 189158101
UOIT Ridgebacks Oshawa 2007000
Waterloo Warriors Waterloo  ????210
UWO Mustangs London  ????210
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Waterloo  ????1002
Windsor Lancers Windsor  ????100
York Lions Toronto 1963830Won three University Cups as the York Yeomen in 1985, 1988 and 1989

League, regional and national championships

ChampionshipTimes wonDescription
Stanley Cup 35Total championships
Stanley Cup 17 National Hockey League champion
NHA Championship4 National Hockey Association champion
Calder Cup 1 American Hockey League champion
Memorial Cup 47 Canadian Major-Junior national champion
Allan Cup 46Canadian senior national champion
Royal Bank Cup 8 Canadian Junior "A" national champion
Colonial Cup 4 United Hockey League champion
Keystone Cup 1Western Canada Junior "B" champion
NWHL Championship Cup4 National Women's Hockey League championship
University Cup 15 CIS national men's university champion
CIS Women's Championship2 CIS national women's university champion

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Stanley Cup Champions and Finalists". nhl.com. Archived from the original on 2009-06-29. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
  2. ↑ 1920s in Maple Leafs History Archived 2007-07-10 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "2007-08 CIS Women's Hockey Media Guide And Almanac" (pdf). cisport.ca. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
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