Goderich Pirates
Encyclopedia
The Goderich Pirates are a senior hockey
team based out of Goderich
, Ontario
, Canada
. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
.
The Pirates were swept by the Ripley Wolves
in the Sr. "A" quarter-finals, although the scores of the game were close, including a controversial goal scored by Ripley in overtime in the 3rd game of the series. After the goal, Pirates general manager Trevor Bazinet stormed onto the ice, had an argument with the referee, and ended up hitting him. South Bruce OPP were called to the game but the hockey official declined to press charges.
The team would face the Thedford Dirty Dogs
, in a best of three qualifying round, with the winner advancing to the WOAA "A" playoffs. The Dirty Dogs, who went pointless during the season, stunned the Pirates in the series opener in Goderich with a 4-2 win. The Pirates fought back in the second game in Thedford with a 4-1 victory, setting up a third and deciding game back in Goderich. The Pirates would close out the series with a 7-1 rout, advancing to the "A" playoffs.
Goderich would face the defending "A" champions, the Durham Thundercats
, in the "A" quarter-finals, and the Pirates lost the series opener 7-4, but followed it up with a solid 6-3 win in the second game to even the series up. Durham took control of the series, holding off the Pirates 6-5 in the third game, followed by a 6-4 victory in the fourth game, as they took a 3-1 series lead. Goderich played a very solid fifth game, winning 5-3 to cut the Thundercats series lead to 3-2, but Durham would close it out with 6-4 win in the sixth game, eliminating the Pirates from the post-season.
The Pirates opened the playoffs against the Petrolia Squires
in a best of seven series, with the winner moving on to the "AA" quarter-finals. The Squires opened the series with a win, holding off Goderich 4-3. The Pirates were able to send the second game in overtime, however, Petrolia once again came out on top, winning 4-3 to take a 2-0 series lead. In the third game, the Squires once again took the victory, winning 7-5, and poised to sweep the series. In the fourth game, Goderich kept the game close once again, however, found themselves on the wrong side of a 3-2 score, and were sent to the "A" playoffs.
Goderich would face the Lucan-Ilderton Jets
, who finished second in the South Division during the season, however, they were upset by the Monkton Wildcats
in the "AA" qualifying round. The Pirates kept the game close in the series opener, however, they lost in overtime as Lucan won the game 4-3. The Jets took the second game of the series, defeating Goderich 5-2, followed by another overtime victory in the third game, as they beat the Pirates 5-4. Goderich, fighting off elimination, won a very high scoring fourth game, as the Pirates defeated the Jets 11-8. Lucan would rebound in the fifth game, easily defeating Goderich 9-4, and ending the Pirates season.
Goderich is currently facing the Walkerton Capitals
and Drayton Icemen
in a "B" round robin series.
More information will be added as more becomes available
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team based out of Goderich
Goderich, Ontario
Goderich is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario and is the county seat of Huron County. The town was founded by William "Tiger" Dunlop in 1827. First laid out in 1828, the town is named after Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, who was British prime minister at the time. The town...
, Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
The WOAA Senior AA Hockey League is an amateur senior ice hockey league governed by the Western Ontario Athletic Association.-Format:The league uses Hockey Canada playing rules but is not operated under the jurisdictions of the Ontario Hockey Association or Hockey Canada. The league is based in...
.
Championships
Goderich has won two WOAA Championship, back in the 1953-54 season and the 1997-98 season.2006-07 Pirates Season
Goderich, coming off an 8-17-0 season in 2005-06, improved a little bit, going 9-13-2, good for seventh in the WOAA South Division.The Pirates were swept by the Ripley Wolves
Ripley Wolves
The Ripley Wolves are a senior hockey team based out of Ripley, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the Sr. "A" quarter-finals, although the scores of the game were close, including a controversial goal scored by Ripley in overtime in the 3rd game of the series. After the goal, Pirates general manager Trevor Bazinet stormed onto the ice, had an argument with the referee, and ended up hitting him. South Bruce OPP were called to the game but the hockey official declined to press charges.
2007-08 Pirates Season
Goderich would once again improve from their previous season, as they finished the year with a record of 11-15-0, earning 22 points. It was the Pirates highest win total and point total since the 1998-99 season.The team would face the Thedford Dirty Dogs
Thedford Dirty Dogs
The Thedford Dirty Dogs are a senior hockey team based out of Thedford, Ontario, Canada. They have played three seasons in the WOAA Senior Hockey League.-2006-07 Dirty Dogs Season:...
, in a best of three qualifying round, with the winner advancing to the WOAA "A" playoffs. The Dirty Dogs, who went pointless during the season, stunned the Pirates in the series opener in Goderich with a 4-2 win. The Pirates fought back in the second game in Thedford with a 4-1 victory, setting up a third and deciding game back in Goderich. The Pirates would close out the series with a 7-1 rout, advancing to the "A" playoffs.
Goderich would face the defending "A" champions, the Durham Thundercats
Durham Thundercats
The Durham Thundercats, originally the Durham 72's, are a senior hockey team based out of Durham, Ontario, Canada. The Thundercats date back to the towns Centennial, 1972, and have been an extremely successful team in all loops of the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior "AA" Hockey...
, in the "A" quarter-finals, and the Pirates lost the series opener 7-4, but followed it up with a solid 6-3 win in the second game to even the series up. Durham took control of the series, holding off the Pirates 6-5 in the third game, followed by a 6-4 victory in the fourth game, as they took a 3-1 series lead. Goderich played a very solid fifth game, winning 5-3 to cut the Thundercats series lead to 3-2, but Durham would close it out with 6-4 win in the sixth game, eliminating the Pirates from the post-season.
2008-09 Pirates Season
Goderich would continue to improve in the 2008-09 season, as they finished with a record of 9-10-1, earning 19 points, and eighth place in the WOAA South Division standings.The Pirates opened the playoffs against the Petrolia Squires
Petrolia Squires
The Petrolia Squires are a Canadian Senior ice hockey team based in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League and are two-time Allan Cup National Champions.-History:...
in a best of seven series, with the winner moving on to the "AA" quarter-finals. The Squires opened the series with a win, holding off Goderich 4-3. The Pirates were able to send the second game in overtime, however, Petrolia once again came out on top, winning 4-3 to take a 2-0 series lead. In the third game, the Squires once again took the victory, winning 7-5, and poised to sweep the series. In the fourth game, Goderich kept the game close once again, however, found themselves on the wrong side of a 3-2 score, and were sent to the "A" playoffs.
Goderich would face the Lucan-Ilderton Jets
Lucan-Ilderton Jets
The Komoka Classics are a senior ice hockey team based out of Komoka, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-History:...
, who finished second in the South Division during the season, however, they were upset by the Monkton Wildcats
Monkton Wildcats
The Monkton Wildcats are a senior hockey team based out of Monkton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the "AA" qualifying round. The Pirates kept the game close in the series opener, however, they lost in overtime as Lucan won the game 4-3. The Jets took the second game of the series, defeating Goderich 5-2, followed by another overtime victory in the third game, as they beat the Pirates 5-4. Goderich, fighting off elimination, won a very high scoring fourth game, as the Pirates defeated the Jets 11-8. Lucan would rebound in the fifth game, easily defeating Goderich 9-4, and ending the Pirates season.
2009-10 Pirates Season
The Pirates would have a disappointing 2009-10 season, as the club finished with a 6-14-0 record, finishing in last place in the WOAA South Division standings, and failing to qualify for the "AA" playoffs. Offense was a problem for Goderich, as they scored a league low 67 goals.Goderich is currently facing the Walkerton Capitals
Walkerton Capitals
The Walkerton Capitals are a senior hockey team based out of Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. The Capitals play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-2008-09 Capitals Season:...
and Drayton Icemen
Drayton Icemen
The Drayton Icemen are a senior hockey team based out of Drayton, Ontario, Canada. They played six seasons in the WOAA Senior Hockey League.-The Comets:Drayton previously had a WOAA Sr. Hockey Team, the Drayton Comets, who folded after the 1997-98 season...
in a "B" round robin series.
Season-by-Season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T= Tie, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1998-99 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 31 | 2nd WOAA Sr | |
| 1999-00 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | 18 | 10th WOAA Sr | |
| 2000-01 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | 18 | 9th WOAA Sr | |
| 2001-02 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 95 | 131 | 18 | 5th WOAA South | |
| 2002-03 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 191 | 9 | 13th WOAA Sr | |
| 2003-04 | 24 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 93 | 163 | 11 | 14th WOAA Sr | |
| 2004-05 | 25 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 94 | 185 | 12 | 17th WOAA Sr | |
| 2005-06 | 25 | 8 | 17 | - | 0 | 105 | 145 | 16 | 12th WOAA Sr | Lost "A" SF |
| 2006-07 | 24 | 9 | 13 | - | 2 | 119 | 149 | 20 | 7th WOAA South | Lost "A" QF |
| 2007-08 | 26 | 11 | 15 | - | 0 | 84 | 100 | 22 | 7th WOAA South | Lost "A" QF |
| 2008-09 | 20 | 9 | 10 | - | 1 | 90 | 104 | 19 | 8th WOAA South | Lost "A" QF |
| 2009-10 | 20 | 6 | 14 | - | 0 | 67 | 111 | 12 | 9th WOAA South | "B" Champs |
More information will be added as more becomes available
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- Goderich, OntarioGoderich, OntarioGoderich is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario and is the county seat of Huron County. The town was founded by William "Tiger" Dunlop in 1827. First laid out in 1828, the town is named after Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, who was British prime minister at the time. The town...
- Western Ontario Athletic AssociationWestern Ontario Athletic AssociationThe Western Ontario Athletic Association, abbreviated as WOAA, is the governing body of minor and senior sports in a region encompassing Grey County, Bruce County, Perth County, Huron County, northern Middlesex County, and northern Wellington County...
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