The Kingston Canadians were a junior

Junior ice hockey

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 ice hockey

Ice hockey

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 team in the Ontario Hockey League

Ontario Hockey League

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 from 1973 to 1988. The team played home games at the Kingston Memorial Centre

Kingston Memorial Centre

The Kingston Memorial Centre is a 3,300-seat multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. It was built in 1950. The Memorial Centre has a large ice pad, outdoor pool, softball diamonds and a cinder track, and was the home to the Kingston Frontenacs ice hockey team from 1973-2008...

 in Kingston, Ontario

Kingston, Ontario

Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...

, Canada

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History

The Kingston Canadians arrival in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) for the 1973–74 OHL season, was a result of the Montreal Junior Canadiens switch to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...

 (QMJHL) in 1972. During the summer of 1972, the QMJHL had threatened a lawsuit against the OHA to force the Junior Canadiens to return to the Quebec-based league. To solve the problem, the OHA granted the Junior Canadiens franchise a "one-year suspension" of operations, while team ownership transferred the team and players into the QMJHL, renaming themselves the Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge

Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge

The Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1972 to 1975. They played at the Montreal Forum.-History:...

 in the process.

The OHA then reactivated the suspended franchise after a one year hiatus, under new ownership and with new players, calling the team the Kingston Canadians. The new Kingston team was essentially an expansion franchise promoted from the OHA's Tier II

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League

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 league, that had only common name to share with the old Junior Canadiens. However, in some OHA histories (such as the annual Media Guide) the Kingston team is still shown as the legitimate successors of the Junior Canadiens' legacy.

The Kingston Canadians used the same colours and uniforms as the NHL's Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens

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 and Junior Canadiens. The Kingston logo replaced the "H" with the letter "K" for Kingston. Some sources show the name as "Kingston Canadiens", but the English "Canadians" is correct.

The team played from 1973 to 1980 in the OHA, then from 1980 to 1988 in the OHL. The Kingston Canadians franchise was sold following the 1987–88 season, and the new owner renamed the team Kingston Raiders

Kingston Raiders

The Kingston Raiders was a short-lived name used by a Kingston, Ontario, Canada-based major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League for the 1988-1989 season only...

. The following season they were again sold and renamed Kingston Frontenacs

Kingston Frontenacs

The Kingston Frontenacs are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The team is coached by Todd Gill and Doug Gilmour is the General Manager. The Frontenacs play home games at the K-Rock Centre, which opened in 2008.Team history predates the OHA,...

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Notable Events

• In 1981 Kingston hosted the annual OHL All-Star game. The Emms division coached by Paul Gauthier beat the Leyden division coached by Terry Crisp 4 to 3.
• In 1985–1986 season, Chris Clifford was the OHL first goalie to score a goal.
• A 28 game losing streak in 1987–1988, the final season of the Canadians.
• A brawl during pre-game skate before a game with the Toronto Marlboros, in which Kingston forward Mike Maurice skated into the Marlboro end of the ice to get one of the nets. From then on, the OHL enacted a policy of having on ice officials present before the visiting team is allowed on the ice.

The Kingston Canadians is now a minor rep hockey team that reprsents the KAMHA league in Kingston Ontario and they are named after the old ohl team

Coaches

Jim Morrison coached the Canadians for almost half the team's tenure in the OHA & OHL. He was an NHL veteran defenceman of 704 games, as well as being a player coach with the AHL Baltimore Clippers.

Four other Canadians coaches also played in the NHL. They are, Jack Bownass, Rod Graham, Fred O'Donnell & Jim Dorey.

Jack Bownass was the recipient of the Matt Leyden Trophy as OHA Coach of the Year in 1973-1974.

List of Coaches
(Multiple years in parentheses)

1973–1975 Jack Bownass (2) 1975–1982 Jim Morrison (7) 1982–1983 Rod Graham 1983–1985 Rick Cornacchia (2)

1985–1985 Jim Dorey (2) 1985–1987 Fred O'Donnell (2) 1987–1988 Jacques Temblay 1988–1988 Jim Dorey (2)

Award winners

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... Scoring Champion. 1983–84 Tim Salmon Max Kaminsky Trophy Max Kaminsky Trophy The Max Kaminsky Trophy is awarded each year to the most outstanding defenceman in the Ontario Hockey League. Prior to 1969, the same trophy was awarded to the most sportsmanlike player in the league; since then, that player has been awarded the William Hanley Trophy.The award is named in honour of... Most Outstanding Defenceman. 1974–75 Mike O'Connell Mike O'Connell Michael Thomas O'Connell is the Director of Pro Development for the Los Angeles Kings. O'Connell was also a former professional ice hockey player and general manager. He played 860 NHL regular season games between 1977 and 1990 and later served as the general manager of the Boston Bruins from 2000... Jack Ferguson Award Jack Ferguson Award The Jack Ferguson Award, or "Fergie", is awarded each year to the top draft pick in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection Draft. The trophy is named in honour of Jack Ferguson, a former director of OHL Central Scouting.-Winners:... First overall draft pick. 1985 Bryan Fogarty Bryan Fogarty Bryan Fogarty was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.-Personal life:...

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 OHL Player. 1983–84 Kevin Conway Kevin Conway (ice hockey) Kevin Scott Conway is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played mainly in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.-Junior:... Bobby Smith Trophy Bobby Smith Trophy The Bobby Smith Trophy is awarded annually to the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence.... Scholastic player of the year. 1985–86 Chris Clifford Chris Clifford Chris Clifford is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who played two games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. He filled in for Murray Bannerman in a 1985 game and for Ed Belfour in a 1989 game. He won the Bobby Smith Trophy in 1985-86. Clifford was...

Retired numbers

NONE. Four numbers have been "honoured" from the Kingston Canadians, although not retired and still in circulation. (#5 Mike O'Connell, #7 Tony McKegney, #10 Brad Rhiness, #14 Ken Linseman)

NHL alumni

In 2004 Paul Coffey became the only Kingston Canadian inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame to date. In 1977-1978 Paul was a late season addition from the North York Rangers. He played 8 regular reason games with the Canadians, and 5 playoffs games the same season.

Perry Anderson Perry Anderson (ice hockey) Perry Lynn "Wheels" Anderson was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks of the NHL. Anderson was drafted by the St... Scott Arniel Scott Arniel Scott William Arniel , is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Arniel was awarded the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award as American Hockey League coach of the year in 2009, his third year as an AHL coach... Roger Belanger Roger Belanger Roger Richard Belanger was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Belanger started his junior career with the London Knights of the OHL in 1982–83, getting 31 points in 68 games. However, however an injury in the playoffs limited him to just one game, in which he had no... Neil Belland Neil Belland Neil G. Belland is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Neil Belland played his junior hockey with the Kingston Canadians of the OMJHL from 1978–1981, putting up some solid numbers, as he recorded 182 points in 171 games, including a huge 1980–81 season where Belland... Phil Bourque Phil Bourque Phillipe Richard Bourque is a former American professional ice hockey player. He was never selected in the NHL Entry Draft; instead, he was signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 4, 1982.-Playing career:... Gord Buynak Jeff Chychrun Jeff Chychrun Jeff Chychrun is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers.... Chris Clifford Chris Clifford Chris Clifford is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who played two games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. He filled in for Murray Bannerman in a 1985 game and for Ed Belfour in a 1989 game. He won the Bobby Smith Trophy in 1985-86. Clifford was... Paul Coffey Paul Coffey Paul Douglas Coffey is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque.-Playing career:Coffey was drafted 6th... Mike Crombeen Mike Crombeen Michael Joseph Crombeen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. His son B. J. currently plays with the St. Louis Blues.-Playing career:... Peter Dineen Peter Dineen Peter Kevin Dineen is a Canadian-born and Seattle, Washington-raised former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings. He is the second oldest of the Dineen brothers who also played in the NHL... Brian Dobbin Brian Dobbin Brian Dobbin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 63 National Hockey League games with the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins.-External links:... Peter Driscoll Peter Driscoll Peter Driscoll is a former professional ice hockey left wing in the WHA and NHL.Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft and the Vancouver Blazers in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft, Driscoll signed with the Blazers, moving to Calgary with them when they relocated.After the...

Richie Dunn Richie Dunn Richard L. Dunn is a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, and Hartford Whalers between 1977 and 1989. In his NHL career, Dunn appeared in 483 games... Todd Elik Todd Elik Todd Sloan Elik is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre.-Biography:Elik grew up in Bolton, Ontario and played Midget hockey with the St. Michael's Midgets... Bryan Fogarty Bryan Fogarty Bryan Fogarty was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.-Personal life:... Mike Forbes Mike Forbes Michael D. Forbes is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, manager and commissioner. Forbes was selected in the third round of the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Boston Bruins, 52nd overall.... Alex Forsyth Mike Gillis Mike Gillis Michael David Gillis is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current president and general manager of the Vancouver Canucks.-Playing career:... Ron Handy Ron Handy Ronald Handy was a professional ice hockey player who played 14 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues.- References :... Greg Holst Greg Holst Gregory Holst was a professional ice hockey player who played eleven games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers. After some years with the New York Rangers and also the AHL team of New Haven, he went to Europe by the end of the 1970s. Holst was active in the highest... Greg Hotham Greg Hotham Gregory S. Hotham is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 230 games in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins.-External links:... Scott Howson Scott Howson Donald Scott Howson is a retired ice hockey player. He is currently the general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... Tim Kerr Tim Kerr Timothy E. Kerr is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and Hartford Whalers.-Playing career:... Marc Laforge Marc Laforge Marc Laforge is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the second round, 32nd overall, by the Hartford Whalers in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He played nine games with the Whalers in the 1989–90 season before they traded him to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Cam Brauer... Ken Linseman Ken Linseman Kenneth "The Rat" Linseman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs...

Darren Lowe Darren Lowe Darren Craig Lowe , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current head coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's ice hockey team.- Playing career :... Tom McCarthy Tom McCarthy (ice hockey b. 1960) Tom McCarthy is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 460 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins.-Playing career:... Tony McKegney Tony McKegney Anthony Syiid McKegney is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1978–79 until 1990–91.-Career:... Scott Metcalfe Scott Metcalfe Scott Metcalfe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Scott Metcalfe began his junior career playing with the Kingston Canadians of the OHL from 1983–86, playing in 192 games, getting 213 points , and added on 9 points in 10 playoff games, before being traded to the... Mike Moffat Mike Moffat (ice hockey) Michael Anthony Moffat is a Canada ice hockey goaltender, who played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins. He also played in the AHL for the Baltimore Skipjacks, Hershey Bears, and Nova Scotia Oilers.... Kirk Muller Kirk Muller Kirk Christopher Muller is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for 19 seasons from 1984–85 until 2002–03... Craig Muni Craig Muni Craig Douglas Muni is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 819 National Hockey League games over the course of his career... Bernie Nicholls Bernie Nicholls Bernard Irvine Nicholls is a former professional ice hockey centre. His junior career was spent with the Kingston Canadians, where he established himself as a dynamic scorer and a multi-faceted talent. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, 73rd... Mike O'Connell Mike O'Connell Michael Thomas O'Connell is the Director of Pro Development for the Los Angeles Kings. O'Connell was also a former professional ice hockey player and general manager. He played 860 NHL regular season games between 1977 and 1990 and later served as the general manager of the Boston Bruins from 2000... Scott Pearson Scott Pearson Scott Pearson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Scott Pearson played his junior hockey with the Kingston Canadians, Kingston Raiders and the Niagara Falls Thunder of the OHL from 1985–1989, playing in 216 games, and recording 228 points , while in 34 post-season... Rob Plumb Walt Poddubny Walt Poddubny Walter Michael Poddubny was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and coach who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1981–1982 until 1991–1992.... Paul Pooley Paul Pooley Paul Robert Pooley was a professional ice hockey player who played 15 games in the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. He played his college hockey at Ohio State, where his number 22 has been retired. He is currently the associate head coach for Notre Dame's men's ice hockey team, a...

Herb Raglan Herb Raglan Herbert Raglan is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player, who played 343 games in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Ottawa Senators.... Moe Robinson Moe Robinson Morris Robinson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in one National Hockey League game for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1979–80 NHL season. During that game he played defence alongside his older brother, Hall of Famer Larry Robinson.-External links:... Howard Scruton Howard Scruton Howard Scruton , is a former professional hockey player that played 4 games for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL.-External links:... Steve Seftel Steve Seftel Steven Jerome Seftel is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who played four games with the Washington Capitals during the 1990–91 NHL season. He was drafted by the Capitals in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.... Steve Seguin Steve Seguin Steven Joseph Seguin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 5 NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings during the 1984–85 season.-Career statistics:-External links:... Mike Siltala Mike Siltala Michael Siltala is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Originally drafted in 1981 by the Washington Capitals, Siltala played in only three games for the Capitals, and later just four more games with the New York Rangers.-External links:*... Dennis Smith Mike Stothers Mike Stothers Michael Patrick Stothers is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs, and was the head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL and the Owen Sound Attack of the OHL... Mark Suzor Mark Suzor Mark Joseph Suzor is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Suzor spent his junior days with the Kingston Canadians of the OHA from 1973–1976, getting 119 points in 186 games. Suzor also earned 16 points in 15 playoff games... Jay Wells Jay Wells Gordon Jay Wells is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was nicknamed "The Hammer" for his tough, physical play.-Playing career:... Behn Wilson Behn Wilson Behn Alexander Wilson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Black Hawks.-Playing career:... Rik Wilson Rik Wilson Richard William Wilson is a retired American professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:...

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Regular season

Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...	Games	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Pct %	Goals for	Goals against	Standing
1973–74	70	20	43	7	47	0.336	256	378	10th in OHA
1974–75	70	25	35	10	60	0.429	297	345	8th in OHA
1975–76	66	33	24	9	75	0.568	357	316	3rd in Leyden
1976–77	66	32	24	10	74	0.561	295	259	3rd in Leyden
1977–78	68	27	32	9	63	0.463	288	323	4th in Leyden
1978–79	68	26	38	4	56	0.412	265	306	5th in Leyden
1979–80	68	35	26	7	77	0.566	320	298	4th in Leyden
1980–81	68	39	26	3	81	0.596	334	273	3rd in Leyden
1981–82	68	29	34	5	63	0.463	302	316	5th in Leyden
1982–83	70	24	45	1	49	0.350	351	425	7th in Leyden
1983–84	70	25	45	0	50	0.357	313	378	7th in Leyden
1984–85 1984–85 OHL season The 1984–85 OHL season was the 5th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Peterborough Petes. The Greyhounds also set an OHL record that still stands, going 33–0 at home in the regular...	66	18	47	1	37	0.280	239	380	7th in Leyden
1985–86 1985–86 OHL season The 1985–86 OHL season was the 6th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Platers won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Belleville Bulls.-Final standings:-Scoring leaders:-Division Quarterfinals:...	66	35	28	3	73	0.553	297	257	4th in Leyden
1986–87 1986–87 OHL season The 1986–87 OHL season was the 7th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Oshawa Generals won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the North Bay Centennials.-Final standings:-Scoring leaders:...	66	26	39	1	53	0.402	287	316	4th in Leyden
1987–88	66	14	52	0	28	0.212	246	432	7th in Leyden

Playoffs

• 1973–1974 Out of playoffs.
• 1974–1975 Lost to Toronto Marlboros in quarter-finals 9 points to 7.
• 1975–1976 Lost to Ottawa 67's in quarter-finals 9 points to 5.
• 1976–1977 Defeated Sudbury Wolves in quarter-finals 9 points to 3.
  Lost to Ottawa 67's in semi-finals 9 points to 7.
• 1977–1978 Lost to S.S.Marie Greyhounds in first round 6 points to 4.
• 1978–1979 Defeated Ottawa 67's in first round 6 points to 2.
  Lost to Peterborough Petes in quarter-finals 9 points to 5.
• 1979–1980 Lost to Sudbury Wolves in first round 3 games to 0.
• 1980–1981 Defeated Ottawa 67's in division semi-finals 9 points to 5.
  Lost to S.S. Marie Greyhounds in division finals 9 points to 5.
• 1981–1982 Lost to Peterborough Petes in first round 6 points to 2.
• 1982–1983 Out of playoffs.
• 1983–1984 Out of playoffs.
• 1984–1985 Out of playoffs.
• 1985–1986 Defeated Oshawa Generals in first round 8 points to 4.
  Finished 3rd place in round-robin versus Peterborough Petes and Belleville Bulls, and are eliminated.
• 1986–1987 Defeated Belleville Bulls in first round 4 games to 2.
  Lost to Oshawa Generals in quarter-finals 4 games to 2.
• 1987–1988 Out of playoffs.

Kingston Memorial Centre

The home arena of the Canadians was the Kingston Memorial Centre

Kingston Memorial Centre

The Kingston Memorial Centre is a 3,300-seat multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. It was built in 1950. The Memorial Centre has a large ice pad, outdoor pool, softball diamonds and a cinder track, and was the home to the Kingston Frontenacs ice hockey team from 1973-2008...

 with a seating capacity

Seating capacity

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3,079 seated, and 3,300 including standing room.

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