The Ajax Attack were a Junior "A"
ice hockey
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team from
Ajax
Ajax may refer to:
Greek mythology and tragedy
* Ajax the Great, a Greek mythological hero, son of King Telamon and Periboea
* Ajax the Lesser, a Greek mythological hero, son of Oileus, the king of Locris
* Ajax (play), ''Ajax'' (play), by the an ...
,
Ontario
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, Canada. They were a part of the
Central Canadian Hockey League. They used to be known as the Axemen. In the Summer of 2010, the Attack merged with the
Pickering Panthers
The Pickering Panthers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Pickering, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of North Division of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.
History
In the summer of 2010, the Panthers accepted a merger with the Ajax Attack ...
and left Ajax.
History
The team originated as a member of the
Central Junior C Hockey League in 1986. In 1991 they made the jump to the Central Junior "B" league, despite limited success in the Central Junior "C" league, and stayed with the league in 1993 when it became the OPJHL. Since 1987, the Attack have only had one winning season and two .500 records.
After the 2004-05 season, one of the worst seasons in OPJHL history, the Axemen changed their name to the Attack. Despite their name change, their woes continued in 2005-06 finishing out of the playoffs in a league that allows 32 teams into their playoffs every year. In 2006-07, the Attack managed to make the playoffs with a wildcard spot, but bowed out in the first round. In 07/08 the Attack failed to make the post season posting a 12-34-3 and again it was very frustrating year for the franchise.
Season-by-season results
Notable alumni
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Brian Elliott
Brian Elliott (born April 9, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played parts of 16 seasons in the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the ninth round, 291st overall, of the 2003 NHL E ...
*
Matt Johnson
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Mike Kostka
* Brett McConnachie
* Tyler Mcgregor
External links
Attack Website
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Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League teams
1986 establishments in Ontario
2010 disestablishments in Ontario
Ajax, Ontario
Ice hockey clubs established in 1986
Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 2010
Defunct ice hockey teams in Ontario