Campbellford Rebels
Encyclopedia
The Campbellford Rebels are a Canadian
Junior ice hockey
team based in Campbellford
, Ontario
, Canada
. They play in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association
.
In 1986, the Quinte-St. Lawrence league was falling apart and merged with the more western Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League. The Merchants and most of the other local teams, like the Frankford Huskies
, were forced into hiatus.
In 1989, The Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League was formed in the same region as the Quinte-St. Lawrence League. In 1992, the Campbellford Rebels were formed to compete in the new league. In 1995, the Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League became the Empire B Junior C Hockey League to stifle confusion between the league and the neighbouring Ottawa District Hockey Association
's Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League
.
Success for the Rebels began in 1996. The Rebels won the 1997, 1998, and 2000 league championships. After disappointment in 2001 and 2002, the Rebels were again victorious in 2003 and 2004. With five league championships in eight years, the Rebels have yet to win the Clarence Schmalz Cup
as All-Ontario Champions.
The Rebels finished third overall in the 2005-06 regular season. Because of a new divisionary system in the league, despite finishing the season with a losing record, the Rebels finished first in their division and received a bye to the league semi-final. In the semi-final, the Rebels drew the Amherstview Jets
who beat Campbellford 4-games-to-1.
The Rebels ended up in fourth place in the 2006-07 final standings. Barely sneaking in on the final playoff spot, the Rebels came up against the top seeded Colborne Cobras
who polished off Campbellford 4-games-to-none to move on to the league final.
Canada
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Junior ice hockey
Ice hockey
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team based in Campbellford
Campbellford, Ontario
Campbellford is a small town in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, in the municipality of Trent Hills.Located at , Campbellford lies approximately midway between Toronto and Ottawa. It is situated on both the Trent-Severn Waterway and the Trans Canada Trail. It can be reached from Highway...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. They play in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association
Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior level ice hockey teams in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Other Ontario sanctioning bodies along with the...
.
History
Campbellford's junior hockey history began in 1980. The Campbellford Merchants joined the Quinte-St. Lawrence Junior C Hockey League.In 1986, the Quinte-St. Lawrence league was falling apart and merged with the more western Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League. The Merchants and most of the other local teams, like the Frankford Huskies
Frankford Huskies
The Baltimore Clippers are a Canadian Senior ice hockey team based in Baltimore, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Ontario Hockey Association's Major League Hockey.-History:...
, were forced into hiatus.
In 1989, The Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League was formed in the same region as the Quinte-St. Lawrence League. In 1992, the Campbellford Rebels were formed to compete in the new league. In 1995, the Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League became the Empire B Junior C Hockey League to stifle confusion between the league and the neighbouring Ottawa District Hockey Association
Ottawa District Hockey Association
The Ottawa District Hockey Association is the governing body of a variety of ice hockey Junior leagues and a minor hockey system based out of the Greater Ottawa area and Southwestern Quebec...
's Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League
Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League
The National Capital Junior Hockey League is a Junior ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The league is meant to be an interprovincial league between Ontario and Quebec....
.
Success for the Rebels began in 1996. The Rebels won the 1997, 1998, and 2000 league championships. After disappointment in 2001 and 2002, the Rebels were again victorious in 2003 and 2004. With five league championships in eight years, the Rebels have yet to win the Clarence Schmalz Cup
Clarence Schmalz Cup
The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships...
as All-Ontario Champions.
The Rebels finished third overall in the 2005-06 regular season. Because of a new divisionary system in the league, despite finishing the season with a losing record, the Rebels finished first in their division and received a bye to the league semi-final. In the semi-final, the Rebels drew the Amherstview Jets
Amherstview Jets
The Amherstview Jets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Amherstview, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
who beat Campbellford 4-games-to-1.
The Rebels ended up in fourth place in the 2006-07 final standings. Barely sneaking in on the final playoff spot, the Rebels came up against the top seeded Colborne Cobras
Colborne Cobras
The Port Hope Panthers are a Canadian junior hockey team based in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
who polished off Campbellford 4-games-to-none to move on to the league final.
Season-by-season results
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
1992-93 | 34 | 5 | 28 | 1 | ||||||
131 | 278 | 11 | 7th EOJCHL | |||||||
1993-94 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 4 | ||||||
188 | 175 | 40 | 4th EOJCHL | |||||||
1994-95 | 40 | 21 | 15 | |||||||
4 | 203 | 193 | 46 | 4th EOJCHL | ||||||
1995-96 | 42 | 24 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 229 | 191 | 51 | 3rd EBJCHL | |
1996-97 | 42 | 22 | 20 | 0 | ||||||
270 | 223 | 44 | 4th EBJCHL | Won League | ||||||
1997-98 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 0 | ||||||
189 | 149 | 50 | 2nd EBJCHL | Won League | ||||||
1998-99 | 36 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 | 102 | 62 | 1st EBJCHL | |
1999-00 | 36 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 150 | 163 | 32 | 3rd EBJCHL | Won League |
2000-01 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 151 | 135 | 43 | 2nd EBJCHL | |
2001-02 | 36 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 155 | 169 | 39 | 4th EBJCHL | |
2002-03 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 160 | 141 | 42 | 2nd EBJCHL | Won League |
2003-04 | 34 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 175 | 136 | 47 | 1st EBJCHL | Won League |
2004-05 | 34 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 159 | 143 | 35 | 4th EBJCHL | |
2005-06 | 34 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 172 | 31 | 3rd EBJCHL | Lost Semi-final |
2006-07 | 40 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 170 | 190 | 35 | 4th EBJCHL | Lost Semi-final |
2007-08 | 40 | 23 | 16 | |||||||
1 | 206 | 160 | 47 | 3rd EBJCHL | ||||||
2008-09 | 40 | 11 | 25 | |||||||
4 | 144 | 237 | 26 | 5th EBJCHL | ||||||
2009-10 | 40 | 18 | 19 | |||||||
3 | 195 | 189 | 39 | 5th EBJCHL | DNQ | |||||
2010-11 | 40 | 19 | 19 | |||||||
2 | 148 | 155 | 40 | 4th EBJCHL | Lost Quarter-final |