Markham Waxers

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Markham Waxers
Markham Waxers.png
City Markham, Ontario, Canada
League Ontario Hockey Association
Metro Junior A Hockey League
Ontario Junior Hockey League
Operated1930s-2012
Home arena Markham Fairgrounds 1930s-1960
Crosby Memorial Arena 1960-1963
Markham Village Arena 1963-1970s
Markham Centennial Centre 1970s-2012
Colours Blue and White
  
Franchise history
1910-1911Markham Midgets
1941-1961Markham Jets (Millionaires 1946)
1963-1972Markham Seal-a-Wax
1972-2012Markham Waxers

The Markham Waxers were an Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The Waxers name is still used by the Markham Waxers minor hockey club with the Eastern AAA Hockey League, a sub league of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

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History

Originally known as the Markham Jets, the Waxers organization changed names in 1961, named after The International Group, a privately owned wax and oil refinery that originated in Agincourt, ON. [1] The team won the 1941 Ontario Junior "C" Championship and won the Ontario Junior "B" Sutherland Cup Championship in 1969 and 1972. At one point, the Waxers were the farm team of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs and boasts over 100 NHL and World Hockey Association graduates. The Waxers were formerly a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League before joining the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

During the 2002 Season the Waxers celebrated 100 years of association with the OHA. They had special 3rd jerseys made up and all players were numbered from 100–198, by adding a 1 to the front of the player's regular number. One of these jerseys was donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame, as they believe only one other team in history has ever used such numbering for its players. They finished that season by winning the South Division championship the franchise's first Championship in many years.

On August 1, 2012, the Waxers announced they were suspending operations for the 2012–13 season.

On June 15, 2013, the Ontario Junior Hockey League announced that the Markham Waxers had their membership terminated. The Waxers failed to fulfill several obligations required by the league and the governing Ontario Hockey Association. The OJHL mentioned that Markham has a rich tradition in junior hockey and would like to see a team back in Markham for the 2014–15.

On April 29. 2015, the City of Markham held a major Press conference and the Mayor announced, to a large jubilant crowd, that the Hamilton Red Wings Jr A Hockey Club was relocating to Markham. The Hockey Club acquired the rights to the Waxers Junior A, and has opted to play in the OJHL as the Markham Royals. The Royals were the sister club of the Waxers dating back to the 1970s.

The OJHL's Markham Royals will begin league play in the 2015–16 season reviving the rich tradition of Junior hockey in the City of Markham.

Sutherland Cup appearances

1968: Sarnia Legionnaires defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
1969: Markham Waxers defeated Strathroy Rockets 4-games-to-2
1972: Markham Waxers defeated St. Marys Lincolns 4-games-to-1

Notable alumni

Brett Molnar

Season-by-season results

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1963-643215116-162124366th Metro B
1964-653614193-167196318th Metro B
1965-66351898-149128443rd Metro B
1966-673622113-217105472nd Metro B
1967-683617172-155152365th Metro BWon League
1968-69362664-167132561st Metro BWon League, won SC
1969-70362664-209133562nd Metro B
1970-71 4424182-209193506th Metro B
1971-72 443743-308120771st Metro BWon League, won SC
1972-73 3519133-174150413rd Metro B
1973-74 4413256-1682223210th OPJHL
1974-75 44151910-1741924010th OPJHL
1975-76 4419205-178197436th OPJHL
1976-77 44231011-237195573rd OPJHL
1977-78 5017276-229284408th OPJHL
1978-79 5017276-220242407th OPJHL
1979-80 4414237-2332533510th OPJHL
1980-81 4418251-247251378th OPJHL
1981-82 5026195-304265574th OJHLLost final
1982-83 4818246-227249427th OJHL
1983-84 4218195-228199415th OJHL
1984-85 4820253-229263435th OJHL
1985-86 5025169-244263592nd OJHL
1986-87 4414227-210231354th OJHL
1987-88443383-130333914th CJBHL
1988-894210293-1582812314th CJBHL
1989-9042121911-196233358th CJBHL
1990-914216215-1631933710th CJBHL
1991-924217205-2132083910th CJBHL
1992-934833132-293222694th CJBHL
1993-94 4019174-199191434th OPJHL-E
1994-95 4815303-231273367th OPJHL-E
1995-965230175-241204655th Metro ALost quarter-final
1996-975027194-246221587th Metro A
1997-985024197-247192556th Metro A
1998-99 51291642249195645th OPJHL-C
1999-00 48241833211193544th OPJHL-S
2000-01 49281821223182593rd OPJHL-S
2001-02 49261742223213583rd OPJHL-S
2002-03 49301261239173672nd OPJHL-SLost semi-final
2003-04 49241735219207564th OPJHL-S
2004-05 49301630213160634th OPJHL-S
2005-06 49291451193152642nd OPJHL-SLost Conf. Final
2006-07 49311620199158643rd OPJHL-SLost Conf. SF
2007-08493611-2259168743rd OPJHL-S
2008-09533615-2239200742nd OJHL-C
2009-1050291506210175643rd CCHL-ELost quarter-final
2010-11503412-4241152722nd OJHL-NLost Round of 16
2011-12493017-2216185624th OJHL-NLost Division SF

Playoffs

Original OPJHL Years

Markham Waxers defeated Richmond Hill Rams 3-games-to-2 with 2 ties
North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Nationals 4-games-to-none
North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Belleville Bulls defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Owen Sound Greys 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Owen Sound Greys defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1

OJHL Years I

Cobourg Cougars defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2
Lindsay Muskies defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none

MetJHL Years

Thornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Thornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Durham Huskies defeated Markham Waxers 3-games-to-1

OJHL Years II

Aurora Tigers defeated Markham Waxers 3-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
Vaughan Vipers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-none
Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Thornhill Rattlers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3
Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Couchiching Terriers 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-2
Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Thunderbirds 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Durham Fury 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Dixie Beehives 3-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Vaughan Vipers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-1
Oakville Blades defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-3
Toronto Jr. Canadiens defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated Lindsay Muskies 4-games-to-2
Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Stouffville Spirit defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Huntsville Otters 3-games-to-none
Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2

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References

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  2. ↑ "Markham Waxers U16 AAA 2005-2006 - Roster, Stats & more".
  3. ↑ "NHL draft: Waxers where it all began". The Toronto Star. 20 June 2008.
  4. ↑ "Markham Waxers (Tradition: Waxers Year-by-Year - 1971-72)".
  5. ↑ "Markham Waxers U16 AAA 2005-2006 - Roster, Stats & more".
  6. ↑ "NHL draft: Waxers where it all began". The Toronto Star. 20 June 2008.
  7. ↑ "Markham Waxers (Tradition: Waxers Year-by-Year - 1971-72)".
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