Toronto Jr. Canadiens

Toronto Jr. Canadiens

City	Downsview, Ontario, Canada
League	Ontario Junior Hockey League
Founded	1972
Home arena	Buckingham Arena
Colours	Red, Blue, and White
General manager	Blake Ricci (2015-16)
Head coach	Jeff Angelidis (2016-17)
Affiliates	Leaside Kings (GTHL)
Franchise history
1972-1983	Wexford Warriors
1983-2006	Wexford Raiders
2006-Present	Toronto Jr. Canadiens

The Toronto Jr. Canadiens are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Downsview, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) but also used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League and were known as the Wexford Raiders until the end of the 2005-06 season.

History

The team originated in 1972 as the Wexford Warriors of the Metro Junior B league, when the original Wexford Raiders jumped to the Junior A Ontario Provincial League in 1972. When the Junior A Raiders folded in the 1981, the Junior B Warriors adopted the Raider name and kept it until 2006.

The Wexford Raiders were one of the strongest teams to play in the Metro Junior A Hockey League. A losing team for much of its history, they become one of the most dominant squads in 1990, under coaches Stan Butler and Kevin Burkett. Butler and Burkett coached the Wexford Raiders midget team to the 1989 championship, then took most of the players to the Junior B level in 1990, and they served as the foundation to four consecutive Metro championship squads. During the 1990s, under the management of Burkett and Butler, the Raiders sent more players on NCAA Division I hockey scholarships than any other junior team in North America. In 1994, the Raiders defeated the Caledon Canadians 4-games-to-0 in the Metro League final. The Canadians were granted the permission to host the Dudley Hewitt Cup that year, and ended up winning it despite losing the Metro final.

In 1998, again playing Caledon, the Raiders won the last ever Metro Junior "A" title in game 7 by a score of 10-0. In 2006, the Raiders changed their name to the Toronto Jr. Canadiens and took on the colours of the Montreal Canadiens.

2006-07

On February 11, 2007 after 154 minutes and 32 seconds of play, the Canadiens defeated the Pickering Panthers in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs.^[1] The game-winning goal was credited to Kyle Wetering at the 4:32 mark of the 6th Overtime and Toronto outshot Pickering 88-86.^[2] On February 12, 2007, TSN show That's Hockey showed highlights of the game and announced that the history of the game may be preserved in the Hockey Hall of Fame as the longest junior hockey game in history, far surpassing the last recorded record. The game has been officially named the longest game in Ontario Hockey Association history.^[3]

Season-by-season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
Wexford Warriors
1972-73	33	12	17	4	-	122	133	28	8th Metro B
1973-74	44	23	19	2	-	210	195	48	6th Metro B
1974-75	38	21	11	6	-	235	166	48	4th Metro B
1975-76	36	11	18	7	-	139	174	29	11th Metro B
1976-77	36	14	18	4	-	148	180	34	11th Metro B
1977-78	36	16	15	5	-	167	162	37	7th Metro B
1978-79	44	14	24	6	-	233	276	34	10th Metro B	DNQ
1979-80	42	2	35	5	-	167	349	9	13th Metro B
1980-81	43	9	31	3	-	176	312	21	12th Metro B	DNQ
1981-82	36	9	23	4	-	141	212	22	11th Metro B
1982-83	36	10	21	5	-	186	206	25	10th Metro B
Wexford Raiders
1983-84	42	14	22	6	-	187	216	34	9th Metro B	DNQ
1984-85	36	23	8	5	-	206	137	49	3rd Metro B	Lost Quarter-final
1985-86	37	11	19	7	-	167	199	29	8th Metro B	Lost Quarter-final
1986-87	37	9	26	2	-	159	250	20	11th Metro B	DNQ
1987-88	37	13	19	5	-	193	239	31	9th Metro B	DNQ
1988-89	38	12	25	1	-	185	275	25	10th Metro B
1989-90	44	31	5	8	-	225	109	70	1st Metro B	Lost Final
1990-91	44	34	5	5	-	231	110	73	1st Metro B	Won League
1991-92	44	34	8	2	-	197	121	70	2nd Metro A	Won League
1992-93	48	36	9	3	-	213	118	75	1st Metro A	Won League
1993-94	50	36	11	3	-	283	157	75	1st Metro A	Won League
1994-95	50	25	21	4	-	257	158	54	6th Metro A	Lost Final
1995-96	52	36	14	2	-	261	171	74	1st Metro A	Lost Semi-final
1996-97	50	38	7	5	-	285	185	81	3rd Metro A	Lost Semi-final
1997-98	50	39	7	4	-	196	167	82	2nd Metro A	Won League
1998-99	51	21	20	8	2	211	206	52	6th OPJHL-C
1999-00	49	32	11	3	3	237	164	70	3rd OPJHL-S
2000-01	49	35	7	5	2	259	168	77	2nd OPJHL-S
2001-02	49	35	8	6	0	237	151	76	1st OPJHL-S
2002-03	49	32	12	2	3	231	152	69	1st OPJHL-S
2003-04	49	29	15	3	2	202	162	63	2nd OPJHL-S
2004-05	49	37	5	5	2	216	104	81	1st OPJHL-S	Lost Semi-final
2005-06	49	23	18	8	0	188	171	54	5th OPJHL-S	Lost Conf. SF
Toronto Jr. Canadiens
2006-07	49	26	16	5	2	202	162	59	4th OPJHL-S	Lost Conf. QF
2007-08	49	29	18	-	2	223	175	60	4th OPJHL-S
2008-09	53	31	20	-	2	242	251	64	3rd OJHL-C
2009-10	50	27	19	-	4	218	195	58	6th CCHL-W	Lost Preliminary
2010-11	50	16	30	-	4	136	207	36	6th OJHL-S	DNQ
2011-12	49	18	24	-	7	156	184	43	5th OJHL-S	Lost Division SF
2012-13	55	27	23	-	5	176	179	59	5th OJHL-S	Lost Conf. QF
2013-14	53	23	26	-	4	184	213	50	5th OJHL-S	Lost Conf. QF
2014-15	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2015-16	54	30	16	3	5	184	170	68	3rd of 6 South Div 6th of 11 SW Conf 9th of 22 OJHL	Lost Conf. Quarters 1-4 (Cougars)

Playoffs

MetJHL Years

1990 Lost Final

Wexford Raiders defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-3

Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-none

Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3

1991 Won League

Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1

Wexford Raiders defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-3

Wexford Raiders defeated Bramalea Blues 4-games-to-3 METJHL CHAMPIONS

1992 Won League

Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1

Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Thunderbirds 4-games-to-2

Wexford Raiders defeated Bramalea Blues 4-games-to-none METJHL CHAMPIONS

1993 Won League

Wexford Raiders defeated Richmond Hill Riot 4-games-to-none

Wexford Raiders defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-none

Wexford Raiders defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-1 METJHL CHAMPIONS

1994 Won League, Lost OHA Buckland Cup round robin

Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1

Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Islanders 4-games-to-none

Wexford Raiders defeated Caledon Canadians 4-games-to-none METJHL CHAMPIONS

Third and eliminated in OHA Buckland Cup round robin (1-2)

1995 Lost Final

Wexford Raiders defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-2

Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Islanders 4-games-to-3

Caledon Canadians defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none

1996 Lost Semi-final

Wexford Raiders defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-1

Thornhill Islanders defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2

1997 Lost Semi-final

Wexford Raiders defeated Niagara Scenic 4-games-to-none

First in round robin quarter-final (4-2)

Caledon Canadians defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none

1998 Won League, Lost OHA Buckland Cup

Wexford Raiders defeated Quinte Hawks 3-games-to-none

Wexford Raiders defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-2

Wexford Raiders defeated Caledon Canadians 4-games-to-3 METJHL CHAMPIONS

Milton Merchants (OPJHL) defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-1

OJHL Years

Raiders 1970-1981

Wexford Raiders

City	Wexford, Ontario, Canada
League	Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League Metro Junior B Hockey League
Operated	1970-1981
Colors	Green, Black, and White
Franchise history
1970-1971	Toronto Raiders
1971-1981	Wexford Raiders
1981	Folded

There also was a Wexford Raiders team in the Ontario Provincial Junior League. The team originated in 1970 as the Toronto Raiders of the Metro Junior B league, and was renamed the Wexford Raiders in 1971. In 1972 the team moved to the new Ontario Provincial Junior League in 1972 and operated until 1981. After the Junior A team folded, the Metro B "Warriors" assumed the "Raider" name in 1983.

Season-by-season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
Toronto Raiders
1970-71	44	17	22	5	-	208	241	39	8th Metro B
Wexford Raiders
1971-72	44	20	19	5	-	206	210	45	6th Metro B
1972-73	44	26	9	9	-	264	185	61	2nd OPJHL	Won League
1973-74	44	26	12	6	-	235	172	58	3rd OPJHL	Won League
1974-75	44	22	15	7	-	241	196	51	4th OPJHL
1975-76	44	19	19	6	-	207	196	44	4th OPJHL
1976-77	44	20	21	3	-	211	219	43	7th OPJHL
1977-78	50	18	25	7	-	268	308	43	6th OPJHL
1978-79	50	14	31	5	-	208	280	33	10th OPJHL
1979-80	44	17	20	7	-	238	241	41	8th OPJHL
1980-81	44	11	32	1	-	234	334	23	12th OPJHL

Playoffs

1973 Won League, Lost OHA Buckland Cup

Wexford Raiders defeated Weston Dodgers 4-games-to-1

Wexford Raiders defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2

Wexford Raiders defeated Toronto Nationals 4-games-to-1 OPJHL CHAMPIONS

Chatham Maroons (SOJHL) defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3

1974 Won League, Won OHA Buckland Cup, Lost Hewitt-Dudley Memorial Trophy semi-final

Wexford Raiders defeated Richmond Hill Rams 4-games-to-2

Wexford Raiders defeated North Bay Trappers 4-games-to-3

Wexford Raiders defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1 OPJHL CHAMPIONS

Wexford Raiders defeated Windsor Spitfires (SOJHL) 4-games-to-3 BUCKLAND CUP CHAMPIONS

Thunder Bay Hurricanes (TBJHL) defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3

1975 Lost Final

Wexford Raiders defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-none

Wexford Raiders defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3

Toronto Nationals defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-1

1976 Lost Quarter-final

North Bay Trappers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2

1977 Lost Quarter-final

Royal York Royals defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2

1978 Lost Quarter-final

Guelph Platers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none

1979 DNQ
1980 Lost Quarter-final

Dixie Beehives defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none

1981 DNQ

Notable alumni

References

External links

Ontario Hockey Association Junior A Hockey

Current Leagues & Teams

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers; Buffalo Jr. Sabres; Burlington Cougars; Cobourg Cougars; Georgetown Raiders; Kingston Voyageurs; Lindsay Muskies; Markham Royals; Milton Icehawks; Mississauga Chargers; Newmarket Hurricanes; North York Rangers; Oakville Blades; Orangeville Flyers; Pickering Panthers; St. Michael's Buzzers; Stouffville Spirit; Toronto Jr. Canadiens; Toronto Patriots; Trenton Golden Hawks; Wellington Dukes; Whitby Fury

Former Leagues & Teams

Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters; Brantford Majors; Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas; Chatham Maroons; Detroit Jr. Red Wings; Guelph CMC's; Guelph Imperials; Michigan Americans; Niagara Falls Flyers; St. Thomas Elgins; Sarnia Bees; Sarnia Legionnaires; Welland Sabres; Windsor Spitfires

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants; Belleville Bulls; Brampton Warriors; Cambridge Winterhawks; Dixie Beehives; Guelph Platers; Hamilton Mountain A's; Kingston Frontenacs; North Bay Trappers; Owen Sound Greys; Royal York Royals; Toronto Nationals; Weston Dodgers; Whitby Lawmen

Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs; Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack; Barrie Colts; Bowmanville Eagles; Bramalea Blues; Brampton Capitals; Caledon Canadians; Collingwood Blues; Couchiching Terriers; Dixie Beehives; Durham Huskies; Huntsville Otters; Markham Waxers; Orangeville Crushers; Parry Sound Shamrocks; Peterborough Stars; Seguin Bruins; Shelburne Wolves; Streetsville Derbys; Syracuse Jr. Crunch; Trenton Sting; Vaughan Vipers

Seasons

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: 1972–73; 1973–74; 1974–75; 1975–76; 1976–77; 1977–78; 1978–79; 1979–80; 1980–81; 1981–82; 1982–83; 1983–84; 1984–85; 1985–86; 1986–87

Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92; 1992–93; 1993–94; 1994–95; 1995–96; 1996–97; 1997–98

Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93; 1993–94; 1994–95; 1995–96; 1996–97; 1997–98; 1998–99; 1999–00; 2000–01; 2001–02; 2002–03; 2003–04; 2004–05; 2005–06; 2006–07; 2007–08; 2008–09; 2009-10 CC/OJ; 2010–11; 2011–12; 2012–13; 2013–14; 2014–15

Championships

CJHL Central Canada Cup Challenge Dudley Hewitt Cup Royal Bank Cup

Sports teams based in the Greater Toronto Area

General	List of sports teams in Toronto Toronto sports

Baseball	MLB Toronto Blue Jays IBL Toronto Maple Leafs

Basketball	NBA Toronto Raptors NBA D-League Raptors 905 NBL Canada Orangeville A's

Football	CFL Toronto Argonauts CJFL Burlington Braves Toronto Junior Argonauts

Hockey	NHL Toronto Maple Leafs AHL Toronto Marlies ECHL Brampton Beast OHL Mississauga Steelheads Oshawa Generals OJHL Aurora Tigers Brampton Capitals Burlington Cougars Dixie Beehives Georgetown Raiders Markham Waxers Milton Icehawks Mississauga Chargers Newmarket Hurricanes North York Rangers Oakville Blades Orangeville Flyers Pickering Panthers St. Michael's Buzzers Stouffville Spirit Streetsville Derbys Toronto Jr. Canadiens Vaughan Vipers Villanova Knights Whitby Fury GMHL Alliston Coyotes Bradford Bulls Bradford Rattlers Lefroy Wave Toronto Attack Toronto Blue Ice Jets Toronto Predators CWHL Brampton Thunder Toronto Furies

Soccer	MLS Toronto FC CSL Brampton United North York Astros SC Toronto Serbian White Eagles FC TFC Academy Toronto Croatia USL W-League Toronto Lady Lynx Premier Development League Toronto Lynx

Lacrosse	NLL Toronto Rock MSL Brampton Excelsiors OLA Jr. A Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A Orangeville Northmen Toronto Beaches Whitby Warriors OLA Jr. B Clarington Green Gaels Halton Hills Bulldogs Markham Ironheads Mimico Mountaineers Mississauga Tomahawks Newmarket Saints Oakville Buzz Orangeville Northmen Jr. B

University athletics	UOIT Ridgebacks Ryerson Rams Toronto Varsity Blues York Lions

College athletics	Seneca Sting Humber Hawks George Brown Huskies Durham Lords Centennial Colts Sheridan Bruins

Roller derby	WFTDA Greater Toronto Area Rollergirls Toronto Roller Derby

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