The Toronto Attack was a

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team based in

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, Canada. It played in the

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(GMHL).

History

The Attack was announced as an expansion team on March 19, 2012, by the GMHL. On September 15, 2012, it played its first game, in

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, against the

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, where it picked up its first victory 10–2. Andrew Magee scored the first goal in team history 4:09 into the first period. Caydon Edwards made 23 saves in the win. On September 18, it played its first home game, against the Moose, and won 9–7. The team ceased operations after the 2016–17 season.

Season-by-season standings

References

External links

Attack WebpageGMHL Webpage
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