The Hamilton Red Wings were a junior ice hockey

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 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 1960 to 1974. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...

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History

The Hamilton Tiger Cubs were renamed in 1960 becoming the Hamilton Red Wings, and sponsored by the NHL 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...

. The team played for 14 seasons before being renamed the Hamilton Fincups.

The Red Wings of 1962 were coached by Eddie Bush

Eddie Bush

Edward Webster Bush was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played two seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, and who coached for one season in the National Hockey League for the Kansas City Scouts.-External links:...

, and managed by Jimmy Skinner

Jimmy Skinner

James Donald "Jimmy" Skinner was the Head Coach, Chief Scout and Farm Director, Director of Player Personnel, Director of Hockey Operations, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.He is credited with starting the tradition of kissing...

 (1954-55 Stanley Cup Champion Coach) . The team finished second overall in the OHA standings, then lost only 1 game in the post-season run to the Memorial Cup

Memorial Cup

The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...

. In the playoffs Hamilton defeated the St. Catharines Teepees

St. Catharines Teepees

The St. Catharines Teepees were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1947 to 1962. The team was based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.-History:...

, Niagara Falls Flyers

Niagara Falls Flyers

----The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982....

, and the Metro Jr. A. champs Toronto St. Michael's Majors

Toronto St. Michael's Majors

The Toronto St. Michael's Majors, was a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The hockey program was founded and operated by St. Michael's College School in 1906, and adopted the name "Majors" in 1934, and was commonly referred to as St. Mike's...

 4 games to 1, winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup

J. Ross Robertson Cup

The J. Ross Robertson Cup is an ice hockey trophy awarded annually to the winner of the Ontario Hockey League playoff championship. It was presented by and named for John Ross Robertson, the president of the Ontario Hockey Association who served from 1899 to 1905.Originally it was awarded to the...

. The Red Wings then swept the series against the Quebec Citadelles

Quebec Citadelles

The Quebec Citadelles were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada at the Colisée Pepsi...

 for the George Richardson Memorial Trophy

George Richardson Memorial Trophy

The George T. Richardson Memorial Trophy was presented annually from 1932 until 1972 by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to the Eastern Canadian Junior "A" Champions. The trophy is named in honour of George T. Richardson, an Allan Cup winner with Queen’s University in 1909...

 to win the Eastern Canadian championship.

The Red Wings would play the Western Canadian champion Edmonton Oil Kings for the Memorial Cup. The first game of the 1962 Memorial Cup was played on home ice at the Barton Street Arena which Hamilton won 5-2. The next three games were played at the Guelph Memorial Gardens

Guelph Memorial Gardens

The Guelph Memorial Gardens was an arena located in Guelph, Ontario. It was originally built in 1948 out of the remnants of a nineteenth-century building that had housed the Royal Winter Fair. The Gardens hosted various hockey teams over the years, including the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters, Guelph...

. Hamilton won game two 4-2. Edmonton won game three 5-3. Hamilton shutout Edmonton 3-0 in game four. The fifth and deciding game was played in the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. The Red Wings defeated the Oil Kings 7-4 to win the series and the Memorial Cup, 4 games to 1.

Five years later the Red Wings made it to the OHA finals again in 1967, but were swept 4 games to 0 by the Toronto Marlboros

Toronto Marlboros

The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989...

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Players

The two most famous Hamilton Red Wings alumni are "Little M" Pete Mahovlich, and 1972 Summit Series hero Paul Henderson. Many Hamilton Red Wings went on to play for the Detroit NHL

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...

 team.

Award winners

• 1960-1961 - Bud Blom, Dave Pinkney Trophy
  Dave Pinkney Trophy
  The Dave Pinkney Trophy is awarded to the goaltenders of the team that has the best team goals-against-average in the Ontario Hockey League.-Winners:*2009–10 J.P. Anderson & Mickael Audette, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors...
  
  , Lowest team GAA
• 1961-1962 - Pit Martin, Red Tilson Trophy
  Red Tilson Trophy
  The Red Tilson Trophy is an annual award given to the most outstanding player in the Ontario Hockey League. The award is voted on by OHL writers and broadcasters, and is named for Red Tilson, a former played for the Oshawa Generals who was killed in service in the Second World War...
  
  , Most Outstanding Player
• 1961-1962 - Lowell MacDonald, William Hanley Trophy
  William Hanley Trophy
  The William Hanley Trophy is awarded to the Ontario Hockey League's Most Sportsmanlike Player. It is named for William Hanley, a former secretary-manager of the Ontario Hockey Association who served in that capacity for twenty-five years...
  
  , Most Sportsmanlike Player
• 1962-1963 - Paul Henderson, William Hanley Trophy
  William Hanley Trophy
  The William Hanley Trophy is awarded to the Ontario Hockey League's Most Sportsmanlike Player. It is named for William Hanley, a former secretary-manager of the Ontario Hockey Association who served in that capacity for twenty-five years...
  
  , Most Sportsmanlike Player
• 1964-1965 - Jimmy Peters, William Hanley Trophy
  William Hanley Trophy
  The William Hanley Trophy is awarded to the Ontario Hockey League's Most Sportsmanlike Player. It is named for William Hanley, a former secretary-manager of the Ontario Hockey Association who served in that capacity for twenty-five years...
  
  , Most Sportsmanlike Player
• 1967-1968 - Jim Rutherford & Gerry Gray, Dave Pinkney Trophy
  Dave Pinkney Trophy
  The Dave Pinkney Trophy is awarded to the goaltenders of the team that has the best team goals-against-average in the Ontario Hockey League.-Winners:*2009–10 J.P. Anderson & Mickael Audette, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors...
  
  , Lowest team GAA

NHL alumni

Gerry Abel Gerry Abel Gerald Scott Abel is a retired American professional ice hockey left winger. He is the son of Hockey Hall of Fame member Sid Abel.-Playing career:... Ron Anderson Ron Anderson (ice hockey b. 1945) Ron Anderson is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Buffalo Sabres. He also played in the World Hockey Association with the Alberta/Edmonton Oilers... Cam Botting Cam Botting Cameron Allan Botting is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played two games in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Flames.-External links:... Gord Brooks Gord Brooks Gordon John Brooks is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals.-Playing career:... Jerry Butler Jerry Butler (ice hockey) Jerome Patrick Butler is a retired a Canadian ice hockey winger who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League... Bryan Campbell Bryan Campbell Bryan Campbell is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 260 games in the National Hockey League and 433 games in the World Hockey Association... Gary Coalter Gary Coalter Gary Merritt Charles Coalter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 34 games in the National Hockey League for the Kansas City Scouts and California Golden Seals.-External links:... Joe Contini Joe Contini Joseph Mario Contini is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 68 games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies and Minnesota North Stars.-External links:... Bart Crashley Bart Crashley Bart Crashley is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 148 games in the National Hockey League and 140 games in the World Hockey Association... Bob Dillabough Bob Dillabough Robert Wellington Dillabough was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 283 games in the National Hockey League and 72 games in the World Hockey Association. Born in Belleville, Ontario he played for the Detroit Red Wings, California Golden Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Cleveland... Gary Doak Gary Doak Gary Walter Doak is a former NHL defenceman who played for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers. He recorded 23 goals and 107 assists for a total of 130 points in 789 NHL regular season games. His name was engraved on the Stanley Cup in 1970... Gary Geldart Gary Geldart Gary Daniel Geldart is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He played 4 in the 1970–71 season for the Minnesota North Stars.-External links:... Ed Gilbert Larry Gould Larry Gould (ice hockey) Larry Stephen Gould was a retired professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League. He would play with the Vancouver Canucks.- External links :... Gerry Gray Gerry Gray Gerard "Gerry" Gray is a former Canadian national soccer team player who is currently the head coach of Tacoma F.C..-Club career:... Ron Harris Ron Harris (ice hockey) Ronald Thomas Harris is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 476 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Oakland Seals, Atlanta Flames, and New York Rangers....

Buster Harvey Ed Hatoum Ed Hatoum Edward Hatoum is a retired ice hockey forward.Hatoum was reunited with his family in Ottawa, Ontario in 1957 and began playing hockey after a few years living in the nation's capital.... Earl Heiskala Earl Heiskala Earl Waldemar Heiskala is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers and also played in the WHA with the Los Angeles Sharks.-External links:... Paul Henderson Paul Henderson Paul Henderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A left winger, Henderson played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Atlanta Flames... Greg Hickey Greg Hickey Greg Hickey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the New York Rangers during the 1977–78 NHL season.-External links:... Pat Hickey Pat Hickey Patrick Joseph Hickey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 10 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques and St. Louis Blues.-Playing career:... Paul Hoganson Paul Hoganson Paul Edward Hoganson is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played two games in the National Hockey League and 143 games in the World Hockey Association.... Larry Jeffrey Larry Jeffrey Lawrence Joseph Jeffrey is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Jeffrey began his National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1961. He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. He retired after the 1969 season. He won the Stanley Cup in 1967 with the Toronto... Rick Jodzio Rick Jodzio Richard Joseph Jodzio is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Rockies and the Cleveland Barons; additionally, he played in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers and the Calgary Cowboys.In his NHL career, Jodzio... Mike Keating Mike Keating Michael Joseph Keating is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the New York Rangers during the 1977–78 NHL season.-External links:... Rick Kehoe Rick Kehoe Rick Thomas Kehoe is a retired professional ice hockey player and coach, most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :... Roger Lafreniere Roger Lafreniere Roger Joseph Lafreniere is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues.-References:... Danny Lawson Danny Lawson Daniel Michael Lawson was a professional ice hockey right winger, initially in the National Hockey League, but most notably in the World Hockey Association with the Philadelphia/Vancouver Blazers franchise... Rene Leclerc Rene LeClerc Reynald LeClerc is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 87 games in the National Hockey League and 452 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques and Indianapolis Racers.- References :... Real Lemieux Real Lemieux Réal "Frenchy" Lemieux is a former ice hockey right wing. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres.... Nick Libett Nick Libett Lynn Nicholas Libett is a retired ice hockey left winger who spent much of his career playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Libett played in the playoffs only twice in his twelve seasons with the Red Wings. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he would finish his National Hockey League...

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Yearly results

Regular season

Season	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Pct %	Goals for	Goals against	Standing
1960-61	48	22	19	7	51	0.531	192	148	3rd OHA
1961-62	50	32	12	6	70	0.700	220	162	2nd OHA
1962-63	50	21	21	8	50	0.500	202	184	4th OHA
1963-64	56	11	35	10	32	0.286	193	285	7th OHA
1964-65	56	14	31	11	39	0.348	220	287	8th OHA
1965-66	48	22	20	6	50	0.521	203	217	5th OHA
1966-67	48	22	21	5	49	0.510	172	161	4th OHA
1967-68	54	31	13	10	72	0.667	253	162	3rd OHA
1968-69	54	27	24	3	57	0.528	207	190	5th OHA
1969-70	54	16	26	12	44	0.407	207	238	9th OHA
1970-71	62	22	35	5	49	0.395	224	328	7th OHA
1971-72	63	11	46	6	28	0.222	200	334	10th OHA
1972-73	63	15	41	7	37	0.294	244	374	9th OHA
1973-74	70	16	49	5	37	0.264	221	376	11th OHA

Playoffs

• 1960-61 Defeated Peterborough Petes 8 points to 2 in quarter-finals.
  Lost to St. Michael's Majors 9 points to 5 in semi-finals.
• 1961-62 Defeated St. Catharines Teepees 9 points to 3 in OHA semi-finals.
  Defeated Niagara Falls Flyers 8 points to 0 in OHA finals.
  Defeated St. Michael's Majors 8 points to 2 in all-Ontario finals. OHA CHAMPIONS
  Defeated Quebec Citadelles in Richardson Trophy playoffs.
  Defeated Edmonton Oil Kings 8 points to 2 in Memorial Cup finals. MEMORIAL CUP CHAMPIONS
• 1962-63 Lost to Niagara Falls Flyers 8 points to 2 in OHA semi-finals.
• 1963-64 Out of playoffs.
• 1964-65 Out of playoffs.
• 1965-66 Lost to Montreal Junior Canadiens 8 points to 0 in quarter-finals.
• 1966-67 Defeated Peterborough Petes 8 points to 4 in quarter-finals.
  Defeated Niagara Falls Flyers 8 points to 6 in semi-finals.
  Lost to Toronto Marlboros 8 points to 0 in finals.
• 1967-68 Defeated London Knights 8 points to 2 in quarter-finals.
  Lost to Kitchener Rangers 8 points to 4 in semi-finals.
• 1968-69 Lost to Montreal Junior Canadiens 8 points to 0 in quarter-finals.
• 1969-70 Out of playoffs.
• 1970-71 Lost to Ottawa 67's 9 points to 5 in quarter-finals.
• 1971-72 Out of playoffs.
• 1972-73 Out of playoffs.
• 1973-74 Out of playoffs.

Arena

The Hamilton Red Wings played home games at the Barton Street Arena

Barton Street Arena

Barton Street Arena, also known as the Hamilton Forum, was the main sports arena located in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, on Barton Street between Sanford Street and Wentworth Street...

, also known as the Hamilton Forum .

• Hamilton Forum - The OHL Arena & Travel Guide