Georgina Ice
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The Georgina Ice are a Canadian
Junior ice hockey
team based in Georgina
, Ontario
, Canada
. They have played in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association
since 1994.
Over the life of the franchise many players have gone on to play higher ranks of hockey. The inaugural team saw players such as Jason Robinson, Jimmy Wilson and Todd Hamblin go on to play for the Stouffville Spirit
of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
.
In the second year the franchise was affiliated with Stouffville Spirit over the course of their 13 year existence the Ice have also been affiliated with the 2002–03 Dudley Hewitt Cup
and Royal Bank Cup
winning Aurora Tigers
. The Ice reformed their affiliation with the Newmarket Hurricanes
in 2006.
In 2002–03 The Ice made the ultimate journey advancing to the Clarence Schmalz Cup
. The Ice lost the series in 4 games to the Grimsby Peach Kings
. Grimsby was making their first of two consecutive runs at the Ontario Championship.
2006 saw Ice alumnus David McIntyre drafted by the Dallas Stars
in the 5th round of the NHL Entry Draft. Kyle Orr, also an Ice alumnus signed a pro contract with the Arizona Sundogs
of the Central Hockey League
. Justin Soryal
, who played for the Ice in 2003–04, now plays for the Connecticut Whale in the American Hockey League
.
In 2004, The Ice retired Jersey number 94 in honor of all time Ice leading scorer Trevor Sedore who finished his junior career after 240 games with 179 goals and 172 assists for 351 points. Sedore was named league MVP 3 times in 7 seasons.
Also in 2004 the Georgina Ice honored longtime head coach Steve Sedore for his 25 years of coaching. He has been a constant fixture with the Ice over their 13 years. He was the head coach in the first season and has held various positions since. Steve is the longest serving and winningest coach in Ice History and has held coaching positions with the Stouffville Spirit
, Couchiching Terriers
and the Newmarket Hurricanes
. He has also been involved in minor hockey with Georgina and York Simcoe.
Aside from Steve the Ice have been led by Mike Sedore, Paul Sinclair and Peter Hughes. Mike returned to the Ice in 2006 after Pete stepped down to assume the assistant coaching role. Mike last served as head coach in 1995–96 taking over for Steve when he took on the head coaching duties with the Spirit.
Heading into the 2006–07 Season the Ice have compiled a regular season record of 236-204-30-18. Since entering the league in 1994 they have played regular season games against the Port Perry Mojacks
, Uxbridge Bruins
, Lakefield Chiefs
and Little Britain Merchants
all of which remain in the league today. The Bowmanville Eagles
left the COJCHL in 1995 and the Bobcaygeon Bullets left shortly after. For a period of time The Central League also played crossover games with the Empire B Junior C League
.
In 2008 The Ice took home the coveted Cougar beating the number 1 ranked Lakefield Chiefs 4 games to none to capture their second COJCHL title.
The Ice Palace is located at 90 Wexford Drive just west of Woodbine Avenue in Keswick. It has a twin ice pad and also has a library, multi-use facility and a skatepark.
Canada
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Junior ice hockey
Ice hockey
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team based in Georgina
Georgina, Ontario
Georgina is a town in south-central Ontario, and the northernmost municipality in the Regional Municipality of York. It forms part of the northern boundary of the Greater Toronto Area and is situated on the southern shores of Lake Simcoe...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. They have played in the Central Ontario 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...
since 1994.
History
The Ice were founded in 1994. They have always played in the Central "C" league. The Ice play most of their home games at the Georgina Ice Palace in Keswick. Each year they play a handful of games in Sutton at the Sutton Arena.Over the life of the franchise many players have gone on to play higher ranks of hockey. The inaugural team saw players such as Jason Robinson, Jimmy Wilson and Todd Hamblin go on to play for the Stouffville Spirit
Stouffville Spirit
The Stouffville Spirit are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Stouffville, Ontario, Canada. The Stouffville Spirit are members of the Central Canadian Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
The Ontario Junior Hockey League is a Junior A ice hockey league under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association and the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The league dates back to 1954 as the Central Junior B Hockey League. In 1993, the Central Junior B Hockey League was promoted to the...
.
In the second year the franchise was affiliated with Stouffville Spirit over the course of their 13 year existence the Ice have also been affiliated with the 2002–03 Dudley Hewitt Cup
Dudley Hewitt Cup
The Dudley Hewitt Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won by tournaments conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The trophy was first awarded in 1979. The winner of the Dudley Hewitt Cup competes at the 2011 Royal Bank Cup.-History:...
and Royal Bank Cup
Royal Bank Cup
The Royal Bank Cup is an annual ice hockey tournament held to determine the Canadian Junior A champion. The winner of the tournament wins the Royal Bank Cup...
winning Aurora Tigers
Aurora Tigers
The Aurora Tigers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Aurora, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League but also used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League, Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League, and the Ontario Junior Hockey League.-History:The Aurora...
. The Ice reformed their affiliation with the Newmarket Hurricanes
Newmarket Hurricanes
The Newmarket Hurricanes are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey and are currently the 2009-10 CCHL champions.-History:...
in 2006.
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...
. The Ice lost the series in 4 games to the Grimsby Peach Kings
Grimsby Peach Kings
The Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario. They play out of the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League...
. Grimsby was making their first of two consecutive runs at the Ontario Championship.
2006 saw Ice alumnus David McIntyre drafted by the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
in the 5th round of the NHL Entry Draft. Kyle Orr, also an Ice alumnus signed a pro contract with the Arizona Sundogs
Arizona Sundogs
The Arizona Sundogs are a double-A minor-league professional ice hockey team based in Prescott Valley, Arizona that began play in the Central Hockey League in 2006 and celebrated its fifth anniversary season in 2010-11...
of the Central Hockey League
Central Hockey League
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. Justin Soryal
Justin Soryal
Justin Soryal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who most recently played for the Connecticut Whale in the American Hockey League.-Signing History:On March 12, 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers....
, who played for the Ice in 2003–04, now plays for the Connecticut Whale in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
.
In 2004, The Ice retired Jersey number 94 in honor of all time Ice leading scorer Trevor Sedore who finished his junior career after 240 games with 179 goals and 172 assists for 351 points. Sedore was named league MVP 3 times in 7 seasons.
Stouffville Spirit
The Stouffville Spirit are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Stouffville, Ontario, Canada. The Stouffville Spirit are members of the Central Canadian Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
, Couchiching Terriers
Couchiching Terriers
The Couchiching Terriers were a Junior A ice hockey team from Rama, Ontario, Canada from Lake Couchiching. They originated in neighbouring Orillia, Ontario. They were a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League. They were 1985 Centennial Cup National Champions and three time Dudley Hewitt Cup...
and the Newmarket Hurricanes
Newmarket Hurricanes
The Newmarket Hurricanes are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey and are currently the 2009-10 CCHL champions.-History:...
. He has also been involved in minor hockey with Georgina and York Simcoe.
Aside from Steve the Ice have been led by Mike Sedore, Paul Sinclair and Peter Hughes. Mike returned to the Ice in 2006 after Pete stepped down to assume the assistant coaching role. Mike last served as head coach in 1995–96 taking over for Steve when he took on the head coaching duties with the Spirit.
Heading into the 2006–07 Season the Ice have compiled a regular season record of 236-204-30-18. Since entering the league in 1994 they have played regular season games against the Port Perry Mojacks
Port Perry Mojacks
The Port Perry Mojacks are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
, Uxbridge Bruins
Uxbridge Bruins
The Uxbridge Bruins are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
, Lakefield Chiefs
Lakefield Chiefs
The Lakefield Chiefs are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
and Little Britain Merchants
Little Britain Merchants
The Little Britain Merchants are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Little Britain, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
all of which remain in the league today. The Bowmanville Eagles
Bowmanville Eagles
The Bowmanville Eagles were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Central Canadian Hockey League. The Eagles left the OHA in 2010 when they merged with the Cobourg Cougars and left Bowmanville.-History:...
left the COJCHL in 1995 and the Bobcaygeon Bullets left shortly after. For a period of time The Central League also played crossover games with the Empire B Junior C League
Empire Junior C Hockey League
The Empire B Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
.
In 2008 The Ice took home the coveted Cougar beating the number 1 ranked Lakefield Chiefs 4 games to none to capture their second COJCHL title.
Season-by-season results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 1994–95 | 36 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 167 | 154 | 42 | 3rd COJCHL | Lost Semi-Final |
| 1995–96 | 42 | 16 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 174 | 199 | 42 | 4th COJCHL | Lost Semi-Final |
| 1996–97 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 183 | 164 | 45 | 3rd COJCHL | |
| 1997–98 | 40 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 177 | 203 | 33 | 5th COJCHL | |
| 1998–99 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 185 | 130 | 48 | 3rd COJCHL | |
| 1999–00 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 172 | 167 | 44 | 3rd COJCHL | |
| 2000–01 | 40 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 195 | 143 | 55 | 2nd COJCHL | |
| 2001–02 | 42 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 193 | 152 | 51 | 2nd COJCHL | |
| 2002–03 | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 162 | 137 | 50 | 1st COJCHL | Won League |
| 2003–04 | 38 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 170 | 134 | 50 | 1st COJCHL | |
| 2004–05 | 40 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 116 | 181 | 24 | 5th COJCHL | |
| 2005–06 | 42 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 133 | 230 | 23 | 5th COJCHL | Lost Quarter-final |
| 2006-07 | 40 | 10 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 158 | 213 | 25 | 5th COJCHL | Lost Quarter-Final |
| 2007-08 | 40 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 168 | 127 | 51 | 2nd COJCHL | Won League |
| 2008-09 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 183 | 197 | 35 | 4th COJCHL | |
| 2009-10 | 40 | 19 | 16 | |||||||
| 5 | 170 | 175 | 43 | 4th COJCHL | Lost Quarter-final | |||||
| 2010-11 | 40 | 19 | 17 | |||||||
| 4 | 163 | 156 | 42 | 3rd COJCHL | Lost Semi-final |
Clarence Schmalz Cup Appearances
- 2003: Grimsby Peach KingsGrimsby Peach KingsThe Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario. They play out of the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League...
defeated Georgina Ice 4-games-to-0
Home Arena
The Georgina Ice Palace in Keswick has been the main home of the Georgina Ice since 1996–97 season. Prior to that the Ice played the bulk of their games at the Sutton Arena where they continue to play a handful of games each season.The Ice Palace is located at 90 Wexford Drive just west of Woodbine Avenue in Keswick. It has a twin ice pad and also has a library, multi-use facility and a skatepark.
Notable alumni
- Trevor Sedore - Leading Scorer
- David McIntyreDavid McIntyreDavid McIntyre is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:...
- Dallas Star Draft Pick - Colgate (NCAA) - Justin SoryalJustin SoryalJustin Soryal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who most recently played for the Connecticut Whale in the American Hockey League.-Signing History:On March 12, 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers....
- New York Rangers - Brad Fogal - Adrian College (NCAA)
- Kyle Orr - Peiting EC
- Kody Collins - University of New England (NCAA)