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2004–05 WOAA Senior League Season
The 2004–05 WOAA Senior League season was the 15th season of the WOAA Senior AA Hockey League. The league played a regular season schedule which began in October 2004 and concluded in January 2005. The post-season began in February 2005 and concluded in April 2005. The Elora Rocks won the Sr. "AA" championship, defeating the Clinton Radars in five games. The Lucan-Ilderton Jets won the Sr. "A" championship. Team changes *The Lucan-Ilderton Jets join the league as an expansion team. Durham Thundercats illegal player On January 10, 2005, locked out National Hockey League player Chris Neil of the Ottawa Senators suited up for a game with the Durham Thundercats. Neil finished the game with one assist in a 5-4 victory over the Mildmay Monarchs. The ruling from the league was that Neil was an illegal player because as a professional hockey player, he could not be insured under the league's policy in case if he injured an opponent. Due to Neil being an illegal player, the Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WOAA Senior AA Hockey League
The Ontario Elite Hockey League is a Canadian senior ice hockey league governed by the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The league operates in Southwestern Ontario. As of the 2024–25 season, the champion of the OEHL will be eligible to challenge the champion of Allan Cup Hockey for a spot in the Canadian national Senior AAA championship and a chance to win the Allan Cup. Formerly known as the WOAA Senior AA Hockey League, and governed by the autonomous Western Ontario Athletic Association, in the summer of 2023 ten of the twelve existing teams voted to leave the WOAA and reform under the umbrella of the Ontario Hockey Association. History WOAA Intermediate League From 1969 until 1977, the WOAA's premier division was an Intermediate B hockey league. Teams that were involved were the Mount Forest Rams, Arthur Tigers, Thornbury, Harriston Blues, Milverton Four Wheel Drives, Plattsville Combines, Seaforth, Durham 72's, Listowel, Lucknow, Crediton, Atwood, Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palmerston 81's
The Minto 81's are a senior hockey team based out of Palmerston and Harriston, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Ontario Elite Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. Championships Palmerston won the WOAA Grand Championship in the 1957–58 season. The current Palmerston 81's have three WOAA Sr. "A" Championships, in 1998–99, 2005–06, and 2007–08, they have a WOAA Sr. "AA" Championship, in 2002–03, and a OEHL Sr. "AA" Championship, in 2023-2024. 2006–07 season Palmerston, the defending Senior "A" Champions, had a very strong year, with a 17–7–0 record, good for fourth in the North Division. The 81's would face the South Division champions, the Clinton Radars in the "AA" quarter-finals. After falling behind by losing the first game of the series, Palmerston would win two in a row in overtime to take a 2–1 series lead. Clinton would come back and win two in a row to put Palmerston behind 3–2, however in the sixth game, the 81's st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goderich, Ontario
Goderich ( or ) is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario and is the county seat of Huron County. The town was founded by John Galt and William "Tiger" Dunlop of the Canada Company in 1827. First laid out in 1828, the town is named after Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, who was prime minister of the United Kingdom at the time. It was incorporated as a town in 1850. As of the Canada 2021 Census, the population is 7,881 in a land area of 8.54 square kilometres. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron at the mouth of the Maitland River, Goderich faces the lake to the west and is notable for its sunsets. Some claim that Queen Elizabeth II once commented that Goderich was "the prettiest town in Canada" although no reigning monarch has ever visited Goderich. The town indicates that tourism is among its important industries. It has been named one of Ontario's best small towns by ''Comfort Life'', a website for retirement living in Canada. The town participa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels, Ontario
Brussels is a community within the Huron East, Ontario, Municipality of Huron East in Huron County, Ontario, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. It held village status prior to 2001. The most recent population estimate was 993 residents in 2021. History Brussels was settled in 1854, when William Ainley purchased 200 acres of land alongside the Maitland River. Originally, Ainley named the settlement after himself, and it was known as Ainleyville until it was incorporated as Brussels in 1872. The Ronald Streamer, a piece of firefight equipment, was made in Brussels. On January 1, 2001, it was amalgamated with Grey Township, McKillop Township, Tuckersmith Township and the village of Seaforth into the Huron East, Ontario, Municipality of Huron East. Geography Brussels is located in the Huron East, Ontario, Huron East, and lies on the municipal border with the Morris-Turnberry; both municipalities are located in Huron County, Ontario, Huron County. The town is split by two Huron Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wingham, Ontario
Wingham (2016 census population 2,934) is a community located in the municipality of North Huron, Ontario, Canada, which is located in Huron County. Wingham became part of North Huron in 2001 when the Ontario government imposed amalgamation on the former township of East Wawanosh, the village of Blyth, and the town of Wingham. Wingham is located at the intersection of County Roads 4 and 86. Most of Wingham is located between County Road 86 to the south and the Maitland River to the north. History The original survey for Wingham was conducted in 1854, with 1,000 acres dedicated to the community north of what is now Highway 86 and Highway 4. The initial townsite was oriented around the Maitland River, with the assumption that its water power and transportation opportunities would make it the focal point for development. Indeed, when a basic settlement formed, it was around an early saw and shingle mill. The form of the settlement soon changed, however, when the proposed Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels Crusaders
The Brussels Crusaders were a senior ice hockey, hockey team based out of Brussels, Ontario, Brussels, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League, WOAA Senior Hockey League. The club sat out the 1992–93 season, however, the Crusaders returned in 1993–94. The club once again withdrew from the WOAA from 1997 to 2002, before returning for the 2002–03 season. The Crusaders would fold following the 2004–05 season. Championships The Crusaders won the WOAA Grand Championship twice, in 1988 and 1990. In 1988, Brussels defeated the Lion's Head North Stars three-games-to-two in the Championship series. In 1990, the Crusaders defeated the Drayton Comets three-games-to-one for their second Grand Championship in three seasons. The club also won the "A" championship in 1988 and 1990 during the Grand Championship era, defeating the Kincardine Kings in both of those series. In 1989, the Crusaders swept the Arthur Tigers in three games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goderich Pirates
The Goderich Pirates were a senior hockey team based out of Goderich, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League. After the 2013–14 season, the club relocated to Seaforth, Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ... and were renamed the Huron East Centenaires. Championships Goderich has won two WOAA Championship, back in the 1953-54 season and the 1997-98 season. 2006–07 Pirates season Goderich, coming off an 8-17-0 season in 2005-06, improved a little bit, going 9-13-2, good for seventh in the WOAA South Division. The Pirates were swept by the Ripley Wolves in the Sr. "A" quarter-finals, although the scores of the game were close, including a controversial goal scored by Ripley in overtime in the 3rd game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripley Wolves
The Ripley Wolves are a senior ice hockey, hockey team based out of Ripley, Ontario, Ripley, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Ontario Elite Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. Championships The Ripley Wolves have won the WOAA Sr. "B" Championship twice in their history, during the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons. A former team, the Ripley Roosters, were the WOAA Intermediate "D" champions nine times (1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988) and were the WOAA Grand Champions twice in 1982 and 1984. The team captured Ripley's first WOAA senior hockey title in 20 years when it won the Sr. A championship in 2014-15. 2006–07 Wolves season The Wolves improved greatly from their 2005-06 season, when they finished with a 7-18-0 record, rebounding to a 12-9-3 record, good for sixth place in the WOAA North Division. They continued their success by sweeping the Goderich Pirates in the Sr. "A" quarter-finals to advance to the Sr. "A" semi-finals. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wingham Spitfires
The Wingham Bulls were a senior hockey team based out of Wingham, Ontario Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ..., Canada. They played in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League. Championships The Wingham Spitfires won the WOAA Sr. "A" title three years in a row, from 2001 to 2003. A previous Wingham team with the same nickname won the 1951 WOAA Grand Championship, while in 1984, the Wingham Royals were crowned the Intermediate "A" title. 2006–07 Bulls season The Bulls improved greatly from their 2005–06 season, and finished the year with a 12–12–0 record, which placed them 6th in the WOAA South Division. In the opening round of the "A" playoffs, the Bulls swept the Mildmay Monarchs in 4 games. The Bulls would face the Durham Thunder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgian Bay River Rats
The Nottawasaga River Rats were a senior hockey team based out of CFB Borden. They played in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League. Championships Nottawasaga has won one WOAA Championship, when they were known as Georgian Bay, when they were Senior "A" champions in 2004. 2006–07 River Rats season This season would prove to be disastrous for the River Rats, as they finished the regular season with a 0-24-0 record, last place in the 18 team WOAA. Georgian Bay did have a victory in mid-December, a 4-3 win over the Durham Thundercats, however they were stripped of the win due to playing with illegal players. The River Rats struggles continued into their best of three qualifying series with the Drayton Icemen, as they were swept in two games by the Icemen, ending the River Rats season. 2007–08 River Rats season After dropping their first game of the season, the River Rats would earn their first victory in nearly two years when Georgian Bay would defeat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkton Wildcats
The Monkton Wildcats were a senior hockey team based in Monkton, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League, and closed prior to the 2014-15 hockey season. Championships The Monkton Wildcats won the 1999-2000 Senior "A" championship, and were also Intermediate "B" champions in 1987-88, however they failed to capture the WOAA Grand Championship that year. 2006–07 Wildcats season Monkton, coming off an 8-17-0 season in 2005-06, slipped a little bit, going 7-17-0, and finishing in eighth place in the South Division. The Wildcats were given a bit of a scare in their opening playoff round against the Thedford Dirty Dogs before winning the series two games to one. The Wildcats opened the series with a close 6-5 victory, before Thedford turned the tables in game two and won 2-1, the first ever victory for the Dirty Dogs franchise (they had gone 0-23-1 in the regular season), before Monkton closed the series off with another hard-fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
