St. George Ravens

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St. George Ravens
Halton Ravens.jpg
City Brant, Ontario, Canada
League Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League
Founded2013
Home arenaGaukel Memorial Community Centre
ColoursBlue, light blue, and white
   
Owner(s)Russ Lockwood
General managerWade Clubb
Head coachWade Clubb
Franchise history
2013–2016Halton Ravens
2016–presentSt. George Ravens

The St. George Ravens are a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Brant, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL).

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History

Ravens goalie during 2015-16 season Halton Ravens goalie blue 2015.JPG
Ravens goalie during 2015–16 season

Originally announced as the Cyclones, the Halton Ravens joined the GMHL in spring 2013 based in Burlington, Ontario. [1] On September 5, 2013, the Ravens played their first game in team history, at home, against the defending league champion Bradford Rattlers which the Ravens lost 6–1. Brett Lee scored the first goal in franchise history at 6:47 of the second period. [2] On September 15, 2013, the Ravens won their first game, at home, versus the Powassan Eagles. The final score was 7–4, with Adam Ostermeier scoring the game winner halfway through the third. Mike Calouri made 29 saves for the win. [3] In 2016–17, the Ravens moved from playing in Burlington to Brant, Ontario, and became the St. George Ravens. The Ravens had a 33–7–0–2 regular season record coming and made the division finals.

Season-by-season standings

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPtsRegular Season FinishPlayoffs
Halton Ravens
2013–14 42202111781764112th of 20, GMHLLost Div. Quarterfinals, 0–3 (Blue Ice Jets)
2014–15 4229121275174592nd of 12, South Div.
8th of 22, GMHL
Won Div. Semifinals, 3–1 (Whalers)
Won Div. Finals, 3–2 (Steam)
Lost League Semifinals, 3–4 (Titans)
2015–16 42291102218152603rd of 10, South Div.
10th of 30, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Predators)
Won Div. Semifinals, 3–2 (Attack)
Lost Div. Finals, 0–4 (Kings)
St. George Ravens
2016–17 4233702287122682nd of 11, South Div.
4th of 21, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Predators)
Won Div. Semifinals, 3–0 (Kings)
Lost Div. Finals, 0–4 (Whalers)
2017–18 4238301404136771st of 12, South Div.
1st of 21, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2–0 (Predators)
Won Div. Semifinals, 3–0 (Bulls)
Won Div. Finals, 4–2 (Whalers)
Lost Russell Cup Championships, 2–4 (Spartans)
2018–19 4239300324116781st of 12, South Div.
1st of 22, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2–0 (Steam)
Won Div. Semifinals, 3–1 (Whalers)
Won Div. Finals, 2–0 (Hurricanes) [a]
Lost Russell Cup Championships, 0–4 (Pirates)
2019–204234800305142681st of 10, South Div.
1st of 23, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2–0 (Predators)
Won Div. Semifinals, 3–0 (Kings)
Led Div. Finals, 2–1 (Whalers)

Postseason cancelled
2020–21Season lost due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021–2238241301212138494th of 9, South Div.
7th of 19, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2–0 (Stars)
Lost Div. Semifinals, 2-3 (Roadrunners)
2022–2342202101145214415th of 9, South Div.
9th of 16, GMHL
Lost Div. Quarterfinals, 1-2 (Predators)
2023–2442202002137144424th of 8, South Div.
9th of 15, GMHL
Won Div. Quarterfinals, 2-1 (Railers)
Lost Div. Semifinals, 0-3 (Renegades)
  1. Tillsonburg forfeited the final two games after they lost five players to food poisoning.

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References

  1. "Burlington home to new GMHL junior hockey team". Insidehalton.com. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  2. "Game information". Gmhl.net. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  3. "Game information". Gmhl.net. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
Ravens skater during 2015-16 season. Halton Ravens player blue 2015.JPG
Ravens skater during 2015–16 season.