Knights of Meaford
Knights of Meaford | |
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City | Meaford, Ontario, Canada |
League | Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League |
Founded | 2013 |
Home arena | Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre |
Colours |
Red, Black, and White |
General manager | Brian Johnson (2015-16) |
Head coach | Nathan Parrish |
The Knights of Meaford are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Meaford, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.
History
The Knights of Meaford joined the GMHL in the Spring of 2013.[1][2]
The Knights are the first junior team in Meaford since the Meaford Monarchs of the Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League in the late 1970s.[3]
On September 8, 2013, the Knights travelled to Burlington, Ontario to play their first ever game against the Halton Ravens. Despite trailing 6-3 in the second period, the Knights rallied to win the game 9-8. Zach Newman scored the first goal in team history at 3:52 of the first period. Jesse Martel picked up the win in net for the Knights.[4]
On October 17, 2013, the Knights of Meaford played their first ever home game. The Knights defeated the Lefroy Wave 5-3 in front of a sold-out crowd. Connor Long picked up the eventual game-winning goal.[5]
Season-by-Season Standings
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
2013-14 | 42 | 18 | 22 | - | 2 | 197 | 254 | 38 | 13th of 20 GMHL | Won 1st Qualifier, 16-7 game (Red Wings) Won 2nd Qualifier, 9-3 game (Predators) Lost Division Quarter-final, 3-0 Bulls) |
2014-15 | 42 | 8 | 30 | - | 4 | 132 | 262 | 12 | 5th of 10 NC Div 20th of 22 GMHL | Lost Division Semi-final, 3-0 (Shield) |
2015-16 | 42 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 226 | 185 | 50 | 6th of 10 C Div 14th of 30 GMHL | Won Div. Quarterfinal, 3-1 (Rattlers) Lost Div. Semifinal, 3-0 (Steam) |
References
- ↑ http://www.themeafordindependent.ca/life-a-leisure/athletics/3004-get-ready-for-the-knights-of-meaford
- ↑ http://www.baytoday.ca/content/sports/details.asp?c=52033
- ↑ http://officialgamepuck.com/TownIndex/Canadian/OntarioTowns/MeafordMonarchs.htm
- ↑ http://gmhl.net/wrapper/game.php?game_id=103776
- ↑ http://gmhl.net/wrapper/game.php?game_id=103626
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