Nepean Raiders
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The Nepean Raiders are a Canadian
Junior
ice hockey
team from Nepean
, Ontario
, Canada
. They are a part of the Central Canada Hockey League. The town of Nepean was granted expansion after the Cornwall Royals
and the Hull Hawks
left the CJHL for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
. The Raiders started their operations in Nepean in 1972.
Early History=
Nepean made the finals multiple times between 1972 to 1981. In the 1980s. Steve Yzerman
and Darren Pang are still known for being the most-outstanding Raiders in the early era. The Raiders struggled in the 1980s and 1990s missing the playoffs multiple times, and set a season-record for the most-penalized CJHL team in 1995-96.
Modern History=
Nepean sought new ownership in 1998, and were bought buy Gord Black, who gave the Nepean Raiders a much-needed facelift, giving the team a new logo (used from 1998–2008), and a new reputation. The new ownership named Fred Parker head coach for 1998-99, but was released after the season. Nepean went with former Nepean Raiders grad Chris Byrne and named him head coach for 1999-00, and was later named general manager along with head coach in 2002. Chris Byrne's coaching tactics and player developement helped turn the Nepean Raiders into one of most-successful franchises in the CJHL leading the team to their first championship in 2003, and another in 2004. Nepean won the Fred Page Cup later on. Despite, the dramatic comeback in the Fred Page Cup, it wasn't enough for to make the Royal Bank Cup finals, despite a 2-0 record at the start of the tournament.
In 2004-05, the Raiders set a season-low of 9 losses and finishing 1st overall for the second-consecutive year. However, the Raiders found themselves losing a controversial finals against the Hawkesbury Hawks
when game 7 was played at a neutral venue.
After the 2005-06, the Nepean Raiders lost Chris Byrne to the OHL's Ottawa 67's as an assistant coach, and Archie Mulligan was hired. Mulligan, who had a strong reputation with Kanata from 1978-2002 was expected to help revive Nepean. The efforts were not enough, and Nepean finished 4th, but made the finals, losing to Pembroke. In the fall of 2007, Archie Mulligan resigned from the team after differences between management. Soon after, players desired to be traded. At the end, the Nepean Raiders had 3 different head coaches.
In 2008, after 10 years of ownership, Gord Black sold the franchise to Bryan Altshuller and Arnie Vered. The new owners, revived the team to its original era, but also commemorated the pirate logo as a symbol of success in the past. Hockey Night in Canada commentator Gary Galley was hired as head coach. The changes paid off, as the Raiders finished 1st overall in 2008-09. In the end, Nepean lost the finals to Pembroke.
In December 2009, the organization dealt with a devastating blow as management and coaching staff parted ways over differences. Players wanted to be traded afterwards, and new coach Peter Goulet encouraged players to stay, as he tried to resolve the issues.
Nepean adopted the original logo for 2010-11, and discontinued the pirate logo.
CORNWALL, ONTARIO: Nepean punched its ticket to their first Fred Page Cup with a 4 games to 1 win over the Ottawa Jr. Senators
. The Nepean Raiders and the Cornwall Colts were rivals in the last three seasons. Nepean dropped their first game 5–2 to the LHJAAAQ's Lennoxville Cougars, who were only playing in their first season. Nepean won their second game against the maritime representatives Charlottetown Abbies
, that would help the Raiders solidify a berth in the semi-finals. Lennoxville earned a bye to the finals, despite a 7–5 loss to the Abbies. Cornwall and Nepean prepared for an all-league tilt on the final day of round robin. Cornwall won the game 3–2 in overtime, despite that the goal shouldn't have counted because there were too many men in the crease area. The Raiders boycotted the players-of-the-game ceremonies because Colts fans threw cups and snack wrappers into the Raiders bench moments after Cornwall scored the game-winner. The Raiders did re-match with Cornwall in the semi-finals. Cornwall forced overtime on a last-minute goal. Brian Ruckwald of Nepean scored the game-winner with a wrist shot that found its way past Cornwall goaltender Christian Boucher.
SALLEBERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Quebec: Nepean got added support by acquiring Gloucester Rangers goaltender Mitch O'Keefe, whose team was defeated in the finals by the Raiders in a seven-game series. O'Keefe got his second chance with the Nepean Raiders. The opening game for the Nepean Raiders faced the Valleyfield Braves, who went on to win 4-0, with the support of a sold-out crowd of Braves supporters. Nepean lost the second game to Saint-Eustache, and were in trouble of being eliminated. Campbelton lost to Valleyfield, and therefore Nepean had to win their last game against Campbelton, which they did 3-1. Nepean then went on to upset the Saint-Eustache Gladiateurs (ranked 5th in Canada) 3-2 in the semi-finals. Raiders captain Brennan Sarazin missed two games of the tournament due to exams at Carleton University
and having a bad case of laryngitis. Sarazin arrived just in time for the final three must-win games including the championship game, in which Nepean won 4-0.
GRANDE-PRAIRIE, ALBERTA: The Nepean Raiders trailed 3-0 to the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL, before winning the game in double overtime as Raiders captain Brennan Sarazin netted the winner. The next day, the Raiders improved their record to 2-0 after a 2-1 win over the SJHL champions Kindersley Klippers. Chris Priolo scored for the Raiders twice. Nepean had a chance to improve their record to 3-0 against the Grande-Prairie Storm, but lost 4-2. Nepean would lose their last round-robin game to the top-ranked Aurora Tigers 3-1, despite that the Tigers lost to Grande-Prairie 4-2 earlier. Nepean looking to became the first CJHL team to make the Royal Bank Cup finals since its inception in 1996. Nepean would lose a heart-breaker 7-2, and Aurora would go on to win the Royal Bank Cup.
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team from Nepean
Nepean, Ontario
- Recent quantity of snow :- History :Nepean Township, originally known as Township D, was established in 1792 and originally included what is now the central area of Ottawa west of the Rideau River. Jehiel Collins, from Vermont, is believed to have been the first person to settle in Nepean...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. They are a part of the Central Canada Hockey League. The town of Nepean was granted expansion after the Cornwall Royals
Cornwall Royals
The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.-History:From 1961 until 1969, the...
and the Hull Hawks
Gatineau Olympiques
The Gatineau Olympiques are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League out of Gatineau, Quebec. The Olympiques play out of the Robert Guertin Centre. The club, then known as the Hull Festivals, was granted membership in the QMJHL in 1973. The Olympiques have...
left the CJHL for 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...
. The Raiders started their operations in Nepean in 1972.
Early History=
Nepean made the finals multiple times between 1972 to 1981. In the 1980s. Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman
Stephen Gregory "Steve" Yzerman is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League...
and Darren Pang are still known for being the most-outstanding Raiders in the early era. The Raiders struggled in the 1980s and 1990s missing the playoffs multiple times, and set a season-record for the most-penalized CJHL team in 1995-96.
Modern History=
Nepean sought new ownership in 1998, and were bought buy Gord Black, who gave the Nepean Raiders a much-needed facelift, giving the team a new logo (used from 1998–2008), and a new reputation. The new ownership named Fred Parker head coach for 1998-99, but was released after the season. Nepean went with former Nepean Raiders grad Chris Byrne and named him head coach for 1999-00, and was later named general manager along with head coach in 2002. Chris Byrne's coaching tactics and player developement helped turn the Nepean Raiders into one of most-successful franchises in the CJHL leading the team to their first championship in 2003, and another in 2004. Nepean won the Fred Page Cup later on. Despite, the dramatic comeback in the Fred Page Cup, it wasn't enough for to make the Royal Bank Cup finals, despite a 2-0 record at the start of the tournament.
In 2004-05, the Raiders set a season-low of 9 losses and finishing 1st overall for the second-consecutive year. However, the Raiders found themselves losing a controversial finals against the Hawkesbury Hawks
Hawkesbury Hawks
The Hawkesbury Hawks are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Central Junior A Hockey League.-History:...
when game 7 was played at a neutral venue.
After the 2005-06, the Nepean Raiders lost Chris Byrne to the OHL's Ottawa 67's as an assistant coach, and Archie Mulligan was hired. Mulligan, who had a strong reputation with Kanata from 1978-2002 was expected to help revive Nepean. The efforts were not enough, and Nepean finished 4th, but made the finals, losing to Pembroke. In the fall of 2007, Archie Mulligan resigned from the team after differences between management. Soon after, players desired to be traded. At the end, the Nepean Raiders had 3 different head coaches.
In 2008, after 10 years of ownership, Gord Black sold the franchise to Bryan Altshuller and Arnie Vered. The new owners, revived the team to its original era, but also commemorated the pirate logo as a symbol of success in the past. Hockey Night in Canada commentator Gary Galley was hired as head coach. The changes paid off, as the Raiders finished 1st overall in 2008-09. In the end, Nepean lost the finals to Pembroke.
In December 2009, the organization dealt with a devastating blow as management and coaching staff parted ways over differences. Players wanted to be traded afterwards, and new coach Peter Goulet encouraged players to stay, as he tried to resolve the issues.
Nepean adopted the original logo for 2010-11, and discontinued the pirate logo.
2003 Fred Page Cup
- Lennoxville Cougars 5 Nepean Raiders 2
- Nepean Raiders 3 Charlottetown Abbies 1
- Cornwall Colts 3 Nepean Raiders 2 (OT)
- Nepean Raiders 3 Cornwall Colts 2 (2OT) semi-finals
- Lennoxville Cougars 4 Nepean Raiders 0 championship game
CORNWALL, ONTARIO: Nepean punched its ticket to their first Fred Page Cup with a 4 games to 1 win over the Ottawa Jr. Senators
Ottawa Jr. Senators
The Ottawa Jr. Senators are a junior-age men's ice hockey team from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Their home arena is the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre in south Ottawa. The club is in the Robinson Division of the Central Canada Hockey League, a Junior "A" league. The team is not affiliated with the NHL...
. The Nepean Raiders and the Cornwall Colts were rivals in the last three seasons. Nepean dropped their first game 5–2 to the LHJAAAQ's Lennoxville Cougars, who were only playing in their first season. Nepean won their second game against the maritime representatives Charlottetown Abbies
Charlottetown Abbies
The Charlottetown Abbies were a Junior "A" team based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. They played in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League. Their home rink was the MacLauchlan Arena on the campus of UPEI.-History:...
, that would help the Raiders solidify a berth in the semi-finals. Lennoxville earned a bye to the finals, despite a 7–5 loss to the Abbies. Cornwall and Nepean prepared for an all-league tilt on the final day of round robin. Cornwall won the game 3–2 in overtime, despite that the goal shouldn't have counted because there were too many men in the crease area. The Raiders boycotted the players-of-the-game ceremonies because Colts fans threw cups and snack wrappers into the Raiders bench moments after Cornwall scored the game-winner. The Raiders did re-match with Cornwall in the semi-finals. Cornwall forced overtime on a last-minute goal. Brian Ruckwald of Nepean scored the game-winner with a wrist shot that found its way past Cornwall goaltender Christian Boucher.
2004 Fred Page Cup
- Valleyfield Braves 4 Nepean Raiders 0
- Saint-Eustache Gladiateurs 6 Nepean Raiders 4
- Nepean Raiders 3 Campbelton Tigers 1
- Nepean Raiders 3 Saint-Eustache Gladiateurs 2 (2OT) semi-finals
- Nepean Raiders 4 Valleyfield Braves 0 championship
SALLEBERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Quebec: Nepean got added support by acquiring Gloucester Rangers goaltender Mitch O'Keefe, whose team was defeated in the finals by the Raiders in a seven-game series. O'Keefe got his second chance with the Nepean Raiders. The opening game for the Nepean Raiders faced the Valleyfield Braves, who went on to win 4-0, with the support of a sold-out crowd of Braves supporters. Nepean lost the second game to Saint-Eustache, and were in trouble of being eliminated. Campbelton lost to Valleyfield, and therefore Nepean had to win their last game against Campbelton, which they did 3-1. Nepean then went on to upset the Saint-Eustache Gladiateurs (ranked 5th in Canada) 3-2 in the semi-finals. Raiders captain Brennan Sarazin missed two games of the tournament due to exams at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
and having a bad case of laryngitis. Sarazin arrived just in time for the final three must-win games including the championship game, in which Nepean won 4-0.
2004 Royal Bank Cup
- Nepean Raiders 4 Nanaimo Clippers 3 (2OT)
- Nepean Raiders 2 Kindersley Klippers 1
- Grande Prairie Storm 4 Nepean Raiders 2
- Aurora Tigers 3 Nepean Raiders 1
- Aurora Tigers 7 Nepean Raiders 2 semi-finals
GRANDE-PRAIRIE, ALBERTA: The Nepean Raiders trailed 3-0 to the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL, before winning the game in double overtime as Raiders captain Brennan Sarazin netted the winner. The next day, the Raiders improved their record to 2-0 after a 2-1 win over the SJHL champions Kindersley Klippers. Chris Priolo scored for the Raiders twice. Nepean had a chance to improve their record to 3-0 against the Grande-Prairie Storm, but lost 4-2. Nepean would lose their last round-robin game to the top-ranked Aurora Tigers 3-1, despite that the Tigers lost to Grande-Prairie 4-2 earlier. Nepean looking to became the first CJHL team to make the Royal Bank Cup finals since its inception in 1996. Nepean would lose a heart-breaker 7-2, and Aurora would go on to win the Royal Bank Cup.
Season-by-Season record
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1972-73 | 55 | 22 | 32 | 1 | ||||||
| 214 | 268 | 45 | 5th CJHL | |||||||
| 1973-74 | 50 | 26 | 18 | 6 | ||||||
| 287 | 236 | 58 | 2nd CJHL | |||||||
| 1974-75 | 50 | 23 | 17 | 10 | ||||||
| 254 | 216 | 54 | 4th CJHL | |||||||
| 1975-76 | 50 | 16 | 27 | 7 | ||||||
| 186 | 240 | 39 | 5th CJHL | |||||||
| 1976-77 | 50 | 28 | 13 | 9 | ||||||
| 263 | 193 | 65 | 1st CJHL | |||||||
| 1977-78 | 48 | 24 | 20 | 4 | ||||||
| 258 | 205 | 52 | 3rd CJHL | |||||||
| 1978-79 | 48 | 36 | 10 | 2 | ||||||
| 305 | 187 | 74 | 1st CJHL | Lost final 4-3 to Hawkesbury | ||||||
| 1979-80 | 50 | 25 | 22 | 3 | ||||||
| 312 | 260 | 53 | 3rd CJHL | |||||||
| 1980-81 | 50 | 29 | 13 | 8 | ||||||
| 281 | 206 | 66 | 1st CJHL | |||||||
| 1981-82 | 50 | 21 | 22 | 7 | ||||||
| 253 | 260 | 51 | 4th CJHL | |||||||
| 1982-83 | 50 | 12 | 31 | 7 | ||||||
| 194 | 258 | 31 | 7th CJHL | |||||||
| 1983-84 | 54 | 28 | 17 | 9 | ||||||
| 278 | 251 | 65 | 1st CJHL | |||||||
| 1984-85 | 54 | 20 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 226 | 286 | 44 | 5th CJHL | |
| 1985-86 | 60 | 36 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 302 | 251 | 75 | 3rd CJHL | |
| 1986-87 | 52 | 30 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 266 | 207 | 61 | 2nd CJHL | |
| 1987-88 | 56 | 29 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 249 | 246 | 68 | 4th CJHL | |
| 1988-89 | 55 | 25 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 216 | 262 | 50 | 7th CJHL | |
| 1989-90 | 55 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 228 | 274 | 41 | 7th CJHL | |
| 1990-91 | 55 | 25 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 242 | 236 | 57 | 5th CJHL | |
| 1991-92 | 57 | 26 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 274 | 261 | 59 | 6th CJHL | |
| 1992-93 | 57 | 32 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 285 | 258 | 70 | 4th CJHL | |
| 1993-94 | 57 | 31 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 306 | 290 | 67 | 4th CJHL | |
| 1994-95 | 54 | 10 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 214 | 326 | 26 | 10th CJHL | Out of Playoffs |
| 1995-96 | 54 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 220 | 315 | 33 | 5th in Yzerman | Out of Playoffs |
| 1996-97 | 53 | 27 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 232 | 223 | 57 | 4th in Yzerman | Lost quarter-finals 4-1 to Smiths Falls |
| 1997-98 | 56 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 180 | 180 | 63 | 4th in Yzerman | Lost quarter-finals 4-1 to Brockville |
| 1998-99 | 54 | 31 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 202 | 194 | 64 | 3rd in Yzerman | Lost semi-final 4-1 to Hawkesbury |
| 1999-00 | 56 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 245 | 239 | 69 | 2nd in Yzerman | Lost quarter-final 4-1 to Kanata |
| 2000-01 | 55 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 222 | 186 | 63 | 3rd in Yzerman | Lost semi-final 4-0 to Cornwall |
| 2001-02 | 55 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 263 | 174 | 78 | 2nd | Lost semi-final 4-2 to Ottawa |
| 2002-03 | 55 | 32 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 227 | 185 | 72 | 1st in Yzerman | Won league 4-1 over Ottawa |
| 2003-04 | 55 | 37 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 229 | 144 | 78 | 1st | Won league 4-3 over Gloucester |
| 2004-05 | 57 | 42 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 225 | 131 | 90 | 1st | Lost final 4-3 to Hawkesbury |
| 2005-06 | 59 | 37 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 231 | 174 | 80 | 2nd in Yzerman | Lost final 4-2 to Hawkesbury |
| 2006-07 | 55 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 178 | 165 | 60 | 3rd in Yzerman | Lost final 4-1 to Pembroke |
| 2007-08 | 60 | 32 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 233 | 203 | 69 | 5th CJHL | Lost quarter-final 4-2 to Brockville |
| 2008-09 | 60 | 42 | 12 | |||||||
| 6 | 261 | 145 | 90 | 1st CJHL | Lost final 4-2 to Pembroke | |||||
| 2009-10 | 62 | 33 | 26 | |||||||
| 3 | 250 | 217 | 69 | 6th CJHL | Lost Quarter-final | |||||
| 2010-11 | 62 | 27 | 25 | |||||||
| 10 | 207 | 227 | 64 | 6th CCHL | Lost Quarter-final |
Championships
- CJHL Bogart Cup Championships: 2003, 2004
- Eastern Canadian Fred Page CupFred Page CupThe Fred Page Cup is a championship ice hockey trophy, won by tournament, conducted by the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The award is given to the winner of a round robin and playoff between the Bogart Cup champions of the Central Junior Hockey League, the Kent Cup champions of the Maritime...
Championships: 2004 - CJAHL Royal Bank CupRoyal Bank CupThe 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...
Championships: None
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