Markham Waxers

Markham Waxers
City Markham, Ontario, Canada
League Ontario Junior Hockey League
Operated 1930's-2012
Home arena Markham Centennial Centre
Colours Blue and White
         
Franchise history
193x-19xx Markham Millionaires
19xx-1963 Markham Jets
1963-1972 Markham Seal-a-Wax
1972-2012 Markham Waxers

The Markham Waxers were an Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The Waxers name is still used by the Markham Waxers minor hockey club with the Eastern AAA Hockey League, a sub league of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

History

Originally known as the Markham Jets, the Waxers organization changed names in 1961, named after The International Group, a privately owned wax and oil refinery that originated in Agincourt, ON.[1] The team won the 1941 Ontario Junior "C" Championship and won the Ontario Junior "B" Sutherland Cup Championship in 1969 and 1972. At one point, the Waxers were the farm team of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs and boasts over 100 NHL and World Hockey Association graduates. The Waxers were formerly a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League before joining the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

During the 2002 Season the Waxers celebrated 100 years of association with the OHA. They had special 3rd jerseys made up and all players were numbered from 100-198, by adding a 1 to the front of the player's regular number. One of these jerseys was donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame, as they believe only one other team in history has ever used such numbering for its players. They finished that season by winning the South Division championship the franchise's first Championship in many years.

On August 1, 2012, the Waxers announced they were suspending operations for the 2012-13 season.

On June 15, 2013, the Ontario Junior Hockey League announced that the Markham Waxers had their membership terminated. The Waxers failed to fulfill several obligations required by the league and the governing Ontario Hockey Association. The OJHL mentioned that Markham has a rich tradition in junior hockey and would like to see a team back in Markham for the 2014-15.

On April 29. 2015, the City of Markham held a major Press conference and the Mayor announced, to a large jubilant crowd, that the Hamilton Red Wings Jr A Hockey Club was relocating to Markham. The Hockey Club acquired the rights to the Waxers Junior A, and has opted to play in the OJHL as the Markham Royals. The Royals were the sister club of the Waxers dating back to the 1970s.

The OJHL's Markham Royals will begin league play in the 2015-16 season reviving the rich tradition of Junior hockey in the City of Markham.

Sutherland Cup appearances

1968: Sarnia Legionnaires defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
1969: Markham Waxers defeated Strathroy Rockets 4-games-to-2
1972: Markham Waxers defeated St. Marys Lincolns 4-games-to-1

Notable alumni

Season-by-season results

Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs
1963-64 32 15 11 6 - 162 124 36 6th Metro B
1964-65 36 14 19 3 - 167 196 31 8th Metro B
1965-66 35 18 9 8 - 149 128 44 3rd Metro B
1966-67 36 22 11 3 - 217 105 47 2nd Metro B
1967-68 36 17 17 2 - 155 152 36 5th Metro B Won League
1968-69 36 26 6 4 - 167 132 56 1st Metro B Won League, Won SC
1969-70 36 26 6 4 - 209 133 56 2nd Metro B
1970-71 44 24 18 2 - 209 193 50 6th Metro B
1971-72 44 37 4 3 - 308 120 77 1st Metro BWon League, Won SC
1972-73 35 19 13 3 - 174 150 41 3rd Metro B
1973-74 44 13 25 6 - 168 222 32 10th OPJHL
1974-75 44 15 19 10 - 174 192 40 10th OPJHL
1975-76 44 19 20 5 - 178 197 43 6th OPJHL
1976-77 44 23 10 11 - 237 195 57 3rd OPJHL
1977-78 50 17 27 6 - 229 284 40 8th OPJHL
1978-79 50 17 27 6 - 220 242 40 7th OPJHL
1979-80 44 14 23 7 - 233 253 35 10th OPJHL
1980-81 44 18 25 1 - 247 251 37 8th OPJHL
1981-82 50 26 19 5 - 304 265 57 4th OJHLLost Final
1982-83 48 18 24 6 - 227 249 42 7th OJHL
1983-84 42 18 19 5 - 228 199 41 5th OJHL
1984-85 48 20 25 3 - 229 263 43 5th OJHL
1985-86 50 25 16 9 - 244 263 59 2nd OJHL
1986-87 44 14 22 7 - 210 231 35 4th OJHL
1987-88 44 3 38 3 - 130 333 9 14th CJBHL
1988-89 42 10 29 3 - 158 281 23 14th CJBHL
1989-90 42 12 19 11 - 196 233 35 8th CJBHL
1990-91 42 16 21 5 - 163 193 37 10th CJBHL
1991-92 42 17 20 5 - 213 208 39 10th CJBHL
1992-93 48 33 13 2 - 293 222 69 4th CJBHL
1993-94 40 19 17 4 - 199 191 43 4th OPJHL-E
1994-95 48 15 30 3 - 231 273 36 7th OPJHL-E
1995-96 52 30 17 5 - 241 204 65 5th Metro A Lost Quarter-final
1996-97 50 27 19 4 - 246 221 58 7th Metro A
1997-98 50 24 19 7 - 247 192 55 6th Metro A
1998-99 51 29 16 4 2 249 195 64 5th OPJHL-C
1999-00 48 24 18 3 3 211 193 54 4th OPJHL-S
2000-01 49 28 18 2 1 223 182 59 3rd OPJHL-S
2001-02 49 26 17 4 2 223 213 58 3rd OPJHL-S
2002-03 49 30 12 6 1 239 173 67 2nd OPJHL-S Lost Semi-final
2003-04 49 24 17 3 5 219 207 56 4th OPJHL-S
2004-05 49 30 16 3 0 213 160 63 4th OPJHL-S
2005-06 49 29 14 5 1 193 152 64 2nd OPJHL-S Lost Conf. Final
2006-07 49 31 16 2 0 199 158 64 3rd OPJHL-S Lost Conf. SF
2007-08 49 36 11 - 2 259 168 74 3rd OPJHL-S
2008-09 53 36 15 - 2 239 200 74 2nd OJHL-C
2009-10 50 29 15 0 6 210 175 64 3rd CCHL-E Lost Quarter-final
2010-11 50 34 12 - 4 241 152 72 2nd OJHL-N Lost Round of 16
2011-12 49 30 17 - 2 216 185 62 4th OJHL-N Lost Division SF

Playoffs

Original OPJHL Years

Markham Waxers defeated Richmond Hill Rams 3-games-to-2 with 2 ties
North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Nationals 4-games-to-none
North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Belleville Bulls defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Owen Sound Greys 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Owen Sound Greys defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1

OJHL Years I

Cobourg Cougars defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2
Lindsay Muskies defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none

MetJHL Years

Thornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Thornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Durham Huskies defeated Markham Waxers 3-games-to-1

OJHL Years II

Aurora Tigers defeated Markham Waxers 3-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
Vaughan Vipers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-none
Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Thornhill Rattlers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3
Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Couchiching Terriers 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-2
Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Thunderbirds 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Durham Fury 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Dixie Beehives 3-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Vaughan Vipers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-1
Oakville Blades defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-3
Toronto Jr. Canadiens defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Markham Waxers defeated Lindsay Muskies 4-games-to-2
Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
Stouffville Spirit defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Huntsville Otters 3-games-to-none
Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2

References

  1. ↑ http://www.igiwax.com
  2. ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=8583&year0=2006
  3. ↑ http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2008/06/20/nhl_draft_waxers_where_it_all_began.html
  4. ↑ http://www.markhamwaxersarchives.com/tradition/alumni/year-by-year/year1971-72.html
  5. ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=8583&year0=2006
  6. ↑ http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2008/06/20/nhl_draft_waxers_where_it_all_began.html
  7. ↑ http://www.markhamwaxersarchives.com/tradition/alumni/year-by-year/year1971-72.html

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