Galt Black Hawks
Encyclopedia
The Galt Black Hawks were a junior ice hockey
team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge
. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association
from 1949 to 1955 and were operated as an affiliate of the Chicago Black Hawks
. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens
.
The team had previously been affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings
as the Galt Red Wings
, and had also been known as the Galt Canadians
, and the Galt Rockets
. The sponsorship by the Chicago Black Hawks took over in 1949, and lasted until the team folded in 1955. The team's best players were quickly promoted to the NHL, leaving Galt with a dismal won/loss record while sponsored by the Chicago Black Hawks. The Galt Black Hawks had only one stellar season in 1951-52, finishing third place.
The best known former Black Hawk is Bobby Hull
, who played for Galt in 1954-55. He is the only alumnus in the Hockey Hall of Fame
as a player. Former alumus Murray Costello
was inducted as a builder as the long-serving president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
, a role he assumed after his retirement. The lone scoring champion form the Black Hawks would be Jim McBurney, who won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
in 1952-53 with 61 goals and 35 assists.
.
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario
Cambridge is a city located in Southern Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an amalgamation of the City of Galt, the towns of Preston and Hespeler, and the hamlet of Blair.Galt covers the largest portion of...
. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
from 1949 to 1955 and were operated as an affiliate of the Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens
Galt Arena Gardens
The Galt Arena Gardens is the oldest operating arena in Ontario. It was built throughout 1921 and opened in January 1922. It is located in the town of Galt, which is now a part of the city of Cambridge, Ontario. The arena is noted for its impressive external facade...
.
The team had previously been affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
as the Galt Red Wings
Galt Red Wings
The Galt Red Wings were a junior ice hockey team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1944 to 1947 and were operated as an affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens.The team was...
, and had also been known as the Galt Canadians
Galt Canadians
The Galt Canadians were a junior ice hockey team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1943 to 1944. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens....
, and the Galt Rockets
Galt Rockets
The Galt Rockets were a junior ice hockey team team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1947 to 1949. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens....
. The sponsorship by the Chicago Black Hawks took over in 1949, and lasted until the team folded in 1955. The team's best players were quickly promoted to the NHL, leaving Galt with a dismal won/loss record while sponsored by the Chicago Black Hawks. The Galt Black Hawks had only one stellar season in 1951-52, finishing third place.
The best known former Black Hawk is Bobby Hull
Bobby Hull
Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, OC is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He is regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and perhaps the greatest left winger to ever play the game. Hull was famous for his blonde hair, blinding skating speed, and having the hardest shot, earning...
, who played for Galt in 1954-55. He is the only alumnus in the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
as a player. Former alumus Murray Costello
Murray Costello
Murray Costello was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005 as a builder. He was president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association then Hockey Canada...
was inducted as a builder as the long-serving president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association was the national governing body of amateur ice hockey play in Canada from 1914 until 1994 when it merged with the Canadian Hockey Association or Hockey Canada....
, a role he assumed after his retirement. The lone scoring champion form the Black Hawks would be Jim McBurney, who won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top scorer in the Ontario Hockey League. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of Edward Powers, and was first awarded to Tod Sloan of St...
in 1952-53 with 61 goals and 35 assists.
NHL Alumni
From the Galt Red Wings, twenty-one players graduated to play in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
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Yearly Results
| Season | Team | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Pct % | Goals For |
Goals Against |
Standing |
| 1943-44 | Canadians | 26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0.577 | 125 | 97 | 2nd Group 2 |
| 1944-45 | Red Wings | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0.600 | 83 | 91 | 2nd OHA (tie) |
| 1945-46 | Red Wings | 28 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0.786 | 187 | 96 | 2nd OHA |
| 1946-47 | Red Wings | 36 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 54 | 0.750 | 232 | 99 | 3rd OHA |
| 1947-48 | Rockets | 36 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 41 | 0.581 | 168 | 129 | 5th OHA |
| 1948-49 | Rockets | 48 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 25 | 0.244 | 154 | 252 | 9th OHA |
| 1949-50 | Black Hawks | 48 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 30 | 0.304 | 144 | 265 | 8th OHA |
| 1950-51 | Black Hawks | 54 | 21 | 39 | 4 | 48 | 0.420 | 181 | 223 | 7th OHA |
| 1951-52 | Black Hawks | 54 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 72 | 0.673 | 307 | 213 | 3rd OHA |
| 1952-53 | Black Hawks | 56 | 27 | 26 | 3 | 57 | 0.509 | 242 | 225 | 5th OHA |
| 1953-54 | Black Hawks | 59 | 21 | 37 | 1 | 43 | 0.362 | 204 | 288 | 8th OHA |
| 1954-55 | Black Hawks | 49 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 42 | 0.419 | 181 | 203 | 6th OHA |
External links
- www.cambridgehockey.com - The History of Cambridge Hockey by Todd Jones
- Galt Arena Gardens - OHL Arena & Travel Guide
- Ontario Hockey League Official web site
- Canadian Hockey League Official web site