Plymouth Whalers
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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 League
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....
. They play out of Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan
Plymouth Township, Michigan
The Charter Township of Plymouth is a charter township of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 27,524 at the 2010 census...
, USA.
History
The Whalers can trace their roots back to the 1990–91 Detroit Compuware AmbassadorsDetroit Compuware Ambassadors
The Detroit Compuware Ambassadors are an elite Midget Major ice hockey team playing in the Tier I Elite Hockey League. The Ambassadors have previously had separate franchises that competed in North American Hockey League and in the Ontario Hockey League for two seasons from 1990 to 1992...
as an expansion team in the OHL. Since then the franchise has been the Detroit Junior Red Wings and the Detroit Whalers
Detroit Whalers
The Detroit Whalers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League for two seasons from 1995 to 1997. The Whalers were based in the greater Detroit, Michigan area.-History:...
. In 1998 they were officially called the "Plymouth Whalers" after the local municipality gave generous tax breaks to the team and venue. The franchise has been owned by Peter Karmanos since its inception.
The Whalers have been part of the Compuware Hockey program since 1990, which also includes the Compuware Ambassadors minor hockey program and the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
, who were formerly the Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
, the namesake of the Detroit Whalers. The Carolina Hurricanes tend to give preference to players from the Plymouth Whalers in the NHL Entry Draft
NHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
owing to common ownership (Karmanos owns both the Hurricanes and the OHL Whalers), and coaches and executives are promoted from within the Compuware Hockey affiliation. Chad LaRose
Chad Larose
Chad LaRose is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
is the only player to have played at every level of Compuware hockey; Compuware AAA Ambassadors, Plymouth Whalers, Florida Everblades
Florida Everblades
The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...
, Lowell Lock Monsters, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Plymouth is one of only two teams to win 5 consecutive division titles (West division from 1999–2003, the other team being the Ottawa 67's (East division from 1996–2000). Plymouth has made the playoffs 17 consecutive seasons, since the 1991–92 season. The Whalers reached the OHL finals two consecutive seasons in 1999–2000, and 2000–01, losing to the Barrie Colts
Barrie Colts
The Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in Ontario Hockey League, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. There were two previous Barrie Colts team which played Junior A & B hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association, one from 1907 until 1910 and another from the 1920s to 1940s.-Original Colts:The...
and Ottawa 67's
Ottawa 67's
The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:...
. These seasons included future NHLers David Legwand
David Legwand
David Legwand is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He attended Grosse Pointe North High School....
, Justin Williams
Justin Williams
Justin Williams is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
, Robert Esche
Robert Esche
Robert L. Esche is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for SCL Tigers of National League A.-Playing career:...
, and Stephen Weiss
Stephen Weiss
Stephen Weiss is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Weiss plays the centre position and is an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Plymouth Whalers:...
.
Celebrating their 10th Anniversary playing at the Compuware Arena during the 2005–06 season, all current Whalers players had been brought into the system by head coach and general manager Mike Vellucci
Mike Vellucci
Mike Vellucci is a retired professional ice hockey player and the current head coach and general manager of the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League....
. This created the build-up for the next year. Headed by overage captain John Vigilante
John Vigilante
John Vigilante is a professional ice hockey forward now playing for the HC Asiago in Italy.-Playing career:Undrafted, Vigilante was an Ontario Hockey League priority Selection for the Plymouth Whalers in the 11th Round in 2001. Vigilante was named the team captain of the Plymouth Whalers at the...
, the team's rookies in 2003 and 2004 came to fruition in James Neal, Dan Collins, and Tommy Sestito
Tommy Sestito
Tom Sestito is an American professional ice hockey player, who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . His older brother Tim plays with the New Jersey Devils organization.-Playing career:...
. Vellucci acquired the Belleville Bulls
Belleville Bulls
The Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:...
' leading scorer Evan Brophey
Evan Brophey
Evan Brophey is a professional ice hockey centreman currently playing with the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL while under contract with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
and the 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...
goaltender Justin Peters, who had an extensive resume. On the last game of the season, the Whalers played the Saginaw Spirit
Saginaw Spirit
The Saginaw Spirit is a major junior ice hockey team based in Saginaw, Michigan. They are members of the West Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League , one of the Major Junior leagues of the Canadian Hockey League ....
, with the division title on the line, in what has been proven to be one of most exciting OHL games in recent history. With the Whalers' 2-0 lead going into the third period, the Spirit fought back and managed the tying goal just before time expired. However, Brophey scored in overtime to clinch the Whalers' 9th division title.
During the 2006–07 season, rookie goaltenders Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Smith (ice hockey)
Jeremy Smith is an American professional ice hockey goaltender now playing for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. He has also played for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. He is a top goaltender prospect of the Nashville Predators...
and Michal Neuvirth
Michal Neuvirth
Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League...
, combined for the lowest goals against average in the OHL, with only 173 goals against in total. The Whalers had a number of high prospects signed or drafted by NHL teams, including former Wayne Gretzky 99 Award
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award
The Wayne Gretzky 99 Award is awarded annually to the Most Valuable Player in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. It is named for Wayne Gretzky. The trophy should not be confused with the similarly named Wayne Gretzky Trophy, awarded annually to the playoff champion of the OHL's Western Conference...
winner Daniel Ryder
Daniel Ryder
Daniel Ryder is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently a free agent having last played for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League . He is the younger brother of Dallas Stars forward Michael Ryder....
, who was acquired, with him already having been signed with the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
. After a very inconsistent start, the team improved to fall short of the London Knights
London Knights
The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:...
by one point for the Hamilton Spectator Trophy
Hamilton Spectator Trophy
The Hamilton Spectator Trophy is an award given to the Ontario Hockey League team who finishes the season with the best record. It was first presented to the Ontario Hockey Association by The Hamilton Spectator. The trophy was first presented in 1957–58....
. During the second half of the season and through the playoffs, the Whalers featured a 23 game winning streak at home, lasting three and a half months, falling at Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to London. The Whalers, although seeded #2, easily won the Wayne Gretzky Trophy
Wayne Gretzky Trophy
The Wayne Gretzky Trophy is the championship trophy of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League. It is named in honour of Wayne Gretzky. The corresponding trophy of the OHL Eastern Conference is the Bobby Orr Trophy. The trophy should not be confused with the similar-sounding Wayne...
as Western Conference playoff champion, sweeping #7 Guelph, and winning in 5 against both #3 Kitchener and #1 London. In the final, the Whalers defeated the Sudbury Wolves
Sudbury Wolves
The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World...
in six games to win 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...
, thus earning the right to represent the OHL in the 2007 Memorial Cup
2007 Memorial Cup
The 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup was played in May 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Pacific Coliseum. The tournament was competed between the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers, the OHL champion Plymouth Whalers, the QMJHL champion Lewiston Maineiacs, and the host team and tournament...
.
In the Memorial Cup, the team suffered a rough start, losing to the Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
4-3 in overtime on May 18, and again to the Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers
The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena....
4-1 on May 21. Their fortunes would change, however, on May 22, when they would defeat the Lewiston Maineiacs
Lewiston MAINEiacs
The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
2-1 in overtime, thus putting them in the tiebreaker game on May 24, in which they would defeat Lewiston again, 5-1, eliminating the Maineiacs from the Memorial Cup and advancing to the semifinal. However, on May 25, the Whalers would lose again to the Vancouver Giants
Vancouver Giants
The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
in the semifinal round, this time in dramatic fashion by a score of 1-8. This way, the Whalers finished the 2007 Memorial Cup
2007 Memorial Cup
The 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup was played in May 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Pacific Coliseum. The tournament was competed between the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers, the OHL champion Plymouth Whalers, the QMJHL champion Lewiston Maineiacs, and the host team and tournament...
in third place.
The 2007–08 Whalers dealt the goaltender that led them to their 2007 OHL Championship, Michal Neuvirth, early, to make room for Jeremy Smith to start. Neuvirth was among 12 players that left/were traded from that team, leaving the team looking to a number of young players for leadership. Chris Terry led the team in scoring and was helped by overage captain Andrew Fournier and up-and-comer A. J. Jenks
A. J. Jenks
A. J. Jenks is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL...
. In mid-December 2007, President and GM Mike Vellucci left his head coaching position for Greg Stefan. A late season injury to overage defenseman Wes Cunningham
Wes Cunningham (ice hockey)
Wes Cunningham is an Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Greenville Road Warriors in the ECHL.-External links:...
hampered the flow of the team, leading to an early playoff exit at the hands of the eventual OHL champions, the Kitchener Rangers.
Early in the 08–09 Whalers' season, Stefan was recalled to the Hurricanes, where Mike Vellucci came back to fill the head coaching role. Injuries and inconsistency plagued the team, as they fell to dead last in the league. After the coaching change, as well as key trades, including a short lived experiment with Cory McGillis, then-leading scorer Matt Caria from the Greyhounds, Scott Fletcher
Scott Fletcher (ice hockey)
Scott Fletcher is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL....
from the Ice Dogs, and the return from AHL-playing Brett Bellemore, the team saw a turn around by Christmas putting them back into the middle of the pack. At the deadline, as a result of Bellemore's return and the emergence of Matt Hackett
Matt Hackett (ice hockey)
Matthew Hackett is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft...
as the new starting goaltender, Patrick Lee and Jeremy Smith were traded to Niagara for draft picks.
The 2009-10 season saw the Whalers led by league MVP Tyler Seguin
Tyler Seguin
Tyler Seguin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a draft pick of the Bruins, selected second overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft...
along with other top scorers like Myles McCauley.
Championships
The Plymouth Whalers have won seven divisional titles, five of them consecutively. Plymouth has also won three Hamilton Spectator trophies and reached the OHL Championship Finals three times, winning during the 2006–07 season.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... OHL Champion
Wayne Gretzky Trophy Wayne Gretzky Trophy The Wayne Gretzky Trophy is the championship trophy of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League. It is named in honour of Wayne Gretzky. The corresponding trophy of the OHL Eastern Conference is the Bobby Orr Trophy. The trophy should not be confused with the similar-sounding Wayne... Western Conference Playoff Champion
| Hamilton Spectator Trophy Hamilton Spectator Trophy The Hamilton Spectator Trophy is an award given to the Ontario Hockey League team who finishes the season with the best record. It was first presented to the Ontario Hockey Association by The Hamilton Spectator. The trophy was first presented in 1957–58.... Season Champion
Bumbacco Trophy Bumbacco Trophy The Bumbacco Trophy is awarded annually to the regular season champion of the Ontario Hockey League's West Division. The trophy was inaugurated in 1994–1995 when the league realigned into three divisions. The award is named after former Sault Ste... West Division Champion
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Coaches
- 1995–01 Peter DeBoerPeter DeBoerPeter DeBoer is the head coach of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League and current part-owner of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League...
(6 seasons) - DeBoer was promoted from assistant coach to become coach & general manager of the Whalers organization in 1995. DeBoer was twice voted the OHL Coach of the Year, winning the Matt Leyden TrophyMatt Leyden TrophyThe Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year as selected by OHL coaches and general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club...
in the 1998–99 and 1999–2000 seasons. DeBoer left to coach the Kitchener RangersKitchener RangersThe Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted...
. - mid-2007-mid-2008 Greg StefanGreg StefanGregory Steven Stefan was a professional ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League.Drafted in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, Greg Stefan became known for using his stick to clear skaters in front of the net, many times receiving penalties, and sometimes suspensions...
(2 seasons) - Stefan began his coaching career in 1993 with the Detroit Junior Red Wings. He served as an assistant coach in Plymouth until 1998, and re-joined the Whalers as director of player development and assistant coach in 2003. Named head coach during the 2007–08 season when Vellucci moved to focus on the front office, Stefan left the Whalers in the middle of the 2008–09 season to take a scouting job with the Carolina HurricanesCarolina HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
. - 2001-mid-2007; mid-2008–pres Mike VellucciMike VellucciMike Vellucci is a retired professional ice hockey player and the current head coach and general manager of the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League....
(8th season) - Vellucci was promoted to President of the Plymouth Whalers in 2000 and was appointed the team's general manager and head coach in 2001. In 2007, Vellucci won the Matt Leyden TrophyMatt Leyden TrophyThe Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year as selected by OHL coaches and general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club...
as Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year - the first American ever to win the award. Vellucci stepped down in the middle of the 2007–08 season to focus on his GM position. He returned as head coach of the club in the middle of the 2008–09 season with Stefan's moving to the Hurricanes.
Rivals
- Windsor SpitfiresWindsor SpitfiresThe Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The...
: proximity, considering the 30 mile distance between the two teams' arenas, has made this the Whalers' largest rivalry.
- Saginaw SpiritSaginaw SpiritThe Saginaw Spirit is a major junior ice hockey team based in Saginaw, Michigan. They are members of the West Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League , one of the Major Junior leagues of the Canadian Hockey League ....
: The Spirit are another major rival of the Whalers, due to both proximity and the fact that Saginaw is the other Michigan-based OHL team, making games between the two a battle for state bragging rights. Also, the Whalers traded to get the Spirit's captain on a run in the playoffs in 2003, and beat the Spirit for the division title in overtime on the last game of the season in 2006.
- London KnightsLondon KnightsThe London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:...
: bad blood and reputation, considering the nature of the Whalers to be quick to start a fight to change momentum, and the propensity of the Knights to resort to questionable tactics when skill is thrown out for grit/goonery. Many games end up with multiple fights. The Whalers opened the door for the modern Knights' dominance by losing to them in the first round of the 2002 playoffs, despite Plymouth being ranked #1 and London being seeded #8. A line brawl involving some Knight players coming off of the bench to fight Whalers while a goaltender fight at center ice in 2005-2006 was a memorable start, as well as the Whalers being one of only a few teams to defeat the Knights the previous season. A check to the head by Jared Boll on Robbie Drummond started another series of fights, as well as a hit-from-behind by Tom Sestito on Patrick Kane.
The last few years, the Whalers, Spitfires, and Knights have been league leaders in fighting majors.
Retired numbers
14 - Pat PeakePat Peake
Patrick Michael Peake is a retired American ice hockey center.Peake was drafted 14th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. Peake played 134 career NHL games, scoring 28 goals and 41 assists for 69 points.-Juniors:Peake was an up-and-coming star during his juniors career...
is the only number retired by the Whalers organization. Peake (who played in the Junior Red Wings era) was a two-season captain, the first MVP for the franchise in 1992–93, as well as Canadian Hockey League player of the year, and OHL Most Sportsmanlike player of the year. He has the most career points in franchise history.
Team captains
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Award winners
- 1997–98 - David LegwandDavid LegwandDavid Legwand is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He attended Grosse Pointe North High School....
: Canadian Hockey LeagueCanadian Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
Rookie of the Year, Emms Family AwardEmms Family AwardThe Emms Family Award is presented annually to the top first year player in the Ontario Hockey League.The award was donated to the OHL by Leighton "Hap" Emms, former owner of franchises in Barrie, Niagara Falls and St...
OHL Rookie of the Year, Red Tilson TrophyRed Tilson TrophyThe 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 of the Year - 1998–99 - Robert Holsinger & Rob ZeppRob ZeppRobert Zepp is a Canada-born German professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Eisbären Berlin of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga professional hockey league.-Playing career:...
: Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe 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 - 1998–99 - Rob ZeppRob ZeppRobert Zepp is a Canada-born German professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Eisbären Berlin of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga professional hockey league.-Playing career:...
: Canadian Hockey LeagueCanadian Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
Scholastic Player of the Year, Bobby Smith TrophyBobby Smith TrophyThe Bobby Smith Trophy is awarded annually to the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence....
OHL Scholastic Player of the Year - 1999–2000 - Rob ZeppRob ZeppRobert Zepp is a Canada-born German professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Eisbären Berlin of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga professional hockey league.-Playing career:...
and Bill Ruggiero: Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe 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 - 2000–01 - Rob ZeppRob ZeppRobert Zepp is a Canada-born German professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Eisbären Berlin of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga professional hockey league.-Playing career:...
and Paul Drew: Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe 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 - 2001–02 - Jason BacashihuaJason BacashihuaJason Bacashihua is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League ....
and Paul Drew: Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe 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 - 2001–02 - Jason BacashihuaJason BacashihuaJason Bacashihua is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League ....
: F.W. 'Dinty' Moore Trophy Best Rookie GAA - 2002–03 - Chad LaRoseChad LaroseChad LaRose is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
: Leo Lalonde Memorial TrophyLeo Lalonde Memorial TrophyThe Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the best overage player in the Ontario Hockey League. The Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy was donated by the trainers of the Ontario Hockey League in memory of the late Leo Lalonde, former chief scout of OHL Central Scouting.-Winners:*2010-11...
Overage Player of the Year - 2002–03 - Paul Drew and Jeff WeberJeff WeberJeff Weber is a former professional ice hockey goaltender.-Career:Weber began his playing career in the OHL with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. After appearing in only four games for the Greyhounds Weber was traded to the Plymouth Whalers during the 2002–03 season...
: Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe 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 - 2003–04 - James WisniewskiJames WisniewskiJames Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
: Canadian Hockey LeagueCanadian Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
Defenceman of the Year, Max Kaminsky TrophyMax Kaminsky TrophyThe 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...
OHL Defenceman of the Year - 2006–07 - Michal NeuvirthMichal NeuvirthMichal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League...
& Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith (ice hockey)Jeremy Smith is an American professional ice hockey goaltender now playing for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. He has also played for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. He is a top goaltender prospect of the Nashville Predators...
: Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe 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 - 2006–07 - Michal NeuvirthMichal NeuvirthMichal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League...
: F.W. 'Dinty' Moore Trophy Best Rookie GAA - 2008–09 - Chris TerryChris Terry (ice hockey)Chris Terry is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. He was drafted 132nd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:...
: Mickey Renaud Captain's TrophyMickey Renaud Captain's TrophyThe Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy is an award in the Ontario Hockey League which is given to one team captain every year. The award was announced on February 4, 2009 at the 2009 OHL All-Star Classic hosted at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario...
Captain of the Year - 2008–09 - Chris TerryChris Terry (ice hockey)Chris Terry is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. He was drafted 132nd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:...
: Dan Snyder Memorial TrophyDan Snyder Memorial TrophyThe Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the player of the Ontario Hockey League that is the most humanitarian. Each year the OHL awards a player that has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a positive role model in the community with the OHL Humanitarian Award.The Ontario Hockey...
OHL Humanitarian of the Year - 2009–10 - Ryan Hayes: Dan Snyder Memorial TrophyDan Snyder Memorial TrophyThe Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the player of the Ontario Hockey League that is the most humanitarian. Each year the OHL awards a player that has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a positive role model in the community with the OHL Humanitarian Award.The Ontario Hockey...
OHL Humanitarian of the Year - 2009–10 - Ryan Hayes: Canadian Hockey LeagueCanadian Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
Humanitarian of the Year - 2009–10 - Tyler SeguinTyler SeguinTyler Seguin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a draft pick of the Bruins, selected second overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft...
: Eddie Powers Memorial TrophyEddie Powers Memorial TrophyThe 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...
Most Points in the OHL - 2009–10 - Tyler SeguinTyler SeguinTyler Seguin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a draft pick of the Bruins, selected second overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft...
: Red Tilson TrophyRed Tilson TrophyThe 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...
OHL Most Outstanding Player of the Year - 2009–10 - Tyler SeguinTyler SeguinTyler Seguin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a draft pick of the Bruins, selected second overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft...
: Canadian Hockey LeagueCanadian Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
Top Prospect
First round NHL Entry Draft picks
Players who were drafted in the first round of the NHL Entry DraftNHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
while playing for the Whalers franchise.
- 19911991 NHL Entry DraftThe 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. A total of 264 players were drafted. The draft was famous for the controversy surrounding star first overall draft pick, touted by some observers to be The Next One, Eric Lindros, who was drafted by the...
: Pat PeakePat PeakePatrick Michael Peake is a retired American ice hockey center.Peake was drafted 14th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. Peake played 134 career NHL games, scoring 28 goals and 41 assists for 69 points.-Juniors:Peake was an up-and-coming star during his juniors career...
, 14th Overall, Washington CapitalsWashington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... - 19931993 NHL Entry DraftThe 1993 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 26, 1993, at the Colisee de Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise specified.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
: Todd HarveyTodd HarveyTodd Douglas Ross Harvey is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected in the first round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, 9th overall, by the Dallas Stars, following a successful junior career, which included being the captain of the Canadian team at the World Junior Hockey...
, 9th Overall, Dallas StarsDallas StarsThe 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... - 19951995 NHL Entry DraftThe 1995 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. The drafting order was now set partially by a lottery system whereby teams would not be guaranteed first pick if they finished last. Instead, a draft lottery was instituted in which the winner of the lottery could move...
: Bryan BerardBryan BerardBryan Wallace Berard is a former American professional ice hockey player. He was the first overall pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators. He is most noted for a debilitating eye injury he received early in his career...
, 1st Overall, Ottawa SenatorsOttawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... - 19981998 NHL Entry DraftThe 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
: David LegwandDavid LegwandDavid Legwand is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He attended Grosse Pointe North High School....
, 2nd Overall, Nashville PredatorsNashville PredatorsThe Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... - 20002000 NHL Entry DraftThe 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
: Justin WilliamsJustin WilliamsJustin Williams is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
, 28th Overall, Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... - 20012001 NHL Entry DraftThe 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:-Round five:-Round six:-Round seven:-Round eight:-Round nine:...
: Stephen WeissStephen WeissStephen Weiss is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Weiss plays the centre position and is an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Plymouth Whalers:...
, 4th Overall, Florida PanthersFlorida PanthersThe Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... - 20102010 NHL Entry DraftThe 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
: Tyler SeguinTyler SeguinTyler Seguin is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a draft pick of the Bruins, selected second overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft...
, 2nd Overall, Boston BruinsBoston BruinsThe Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... - 20112011 NHL Entry DraftThe 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
: J.T. Miller, 15th Overall, New York RangersNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... - 20112011 NHL Entry DraftThe 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
: Stefan NoesenStefan NoesenStefan Noesen is a American ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 21st overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators.- Career statistics :...
, 21st Overall, Ottawa SenatorsOttawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... - 20112011 NHL Entry DraftThe 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
: Rickard RakellRickard RakellRickard Rakell is a Swedish ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks...
, 30th Overall, Anaheim DucksAnaheim DucksThe Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
Second round NHL Entry Draft picks
Players who were drafted in the second round of the NHL Entry DraftNHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
while playing for the Whalers franchise.
- 19931993 NHL Entry DraftThe 1993 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 26, 1993, at the Colisee de Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise specified.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
: Jamie AllisonJamie AllisonJamie Allison is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for the Calgary Flames. Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
, 44th Overall, Calgary FlamesCalgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... - 19951995 NHL Entry DraftThe 1995 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. The drafting order was now set partially by a lottery system whereby teams would not be guaranteed first pick if they finished last. Instead, a draft lottery was instituted in which the winner of the lottery could move...
: Nic Beaudoin, 51st Overall, Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... - 19971997 NHL Entry DraftThe 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 21 June 1997.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
: Harold DrukenHarold DrukenHarold Druken is a Canadian senior-level ice hockey centre for the Deer Lake Red Wings of the Newfoundland West Coast Senior Hockey League ....
, 36th Overall, Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... - 20002000 NHL Entry DraftThe 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
: Tomas KurkaTomas KurkaTomáš Kůrka is a Czech professional ice hockey forward currently playing for HC Sparta Praha in the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:...
, 32nd Overall, Carolina HurricanesCarolina HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... - 20002000 NHL Entry DraftThe 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
: Libor UstrnulLibor UstrnulLibor Ustrnul is a Czech ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Rapid City Rush of the CHL.- Career stats :- External links :...
, 42nd Overall, Atlanta ThrashersAtlanta ThrashersThe Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... - 20002000 NHL Entry DraftThe 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
: Kris VernarskyKris VernarskyKristopher Todd Vernarsky is an American professional ice hockey player. He was drafted 51st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft from the OHL's Plymouth Whalers. While playing for the Whalers, his right were traded to the Boston Bruins for Ric Jackman...
, 51st Overall, Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... - 20032003 NHL Entry DraftThe 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice...
: David LiffitonDavid LiffitonDavid Liffiton is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League, under contract to the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League....
, 63rd Overall, Colorado AvalancheColorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... - 20052005 NHL Entry DraftThe 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft.As a lockout cancelled the games of the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on July 22, 2005. Teams were assigned 1 to 3 balls based on their playoff appearances and first overall draft picks from the past three years...
: James Neal, 33rd Overall, Dallas StarsDallas StarsThe 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... - 20072007 NHL Entry DraftThe 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
: Jeremy SmithJeremy Smith (ice hockey)Jeremy Smith is an American professional ice hockey goaltender now playing for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. He has also played for the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. He is a top goaltender prospect of the Nashville Predators...
, 54th Overall, Nashville PredatorsNashville PredatorsThe Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
NHL alumni
List of Plymouth Whalers alumni who have played in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
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| 29 |  Canada |
Scott Wedgewood | L | NJD New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
Brampton, Ontario Brampton, Ontario Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average... |
| 37 |  United States |
Matt Mahalak | L | CAR Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
Monroe, Michigan Monroe, Michigan Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent. The city is located approximately 14 miles ... |
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| 3 | Canada |
Colin MacDonald - A | L | Eligible in 2012 | London, Ontario London, Ontario London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city... |
| 4 | United States |
Nick Malysa | L | Eligible in 2012 | Bridgewater, New Jersey |
| 5 | Canada |
Curtis Crombeen | L | Eligible in 2012 | Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada . It is the largest city on Lake Huron and is located where the upper Great Lakes empty into the St. Clair River.... |
| 7 | United States |
Austin Levi - A | L | CAR Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills is a community in southeastern Michigan. It is the largest city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 79,740 at the 2010 census... |
| 17 | United States |
Beau Schmitz - C - OA | R | Free Agent | Howell, Michigan Howell, Michigan Howell is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,489. It is the county seat of Livingston County and is located mostly within Howell Township, but is politically independent from Howell Township... |
| 20 | Canada |
Dylan MacDonald | L | Eligible in 2011 | London, Ontario London, Ontario London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city... |
| 25 |  Switzerland |
Dario Trutmann | R | Eligible in 2012 | Küssnacht, Switzerland |
| 38 | Canada |
Chris Albertini | R | Eligible in 2012 | Hampton, Ontario Hampton, Ontario Hampton is a community located in the municipality of Clarington, Ontario, Canada. Hampton was founded by Henry Elliot in 1840, who opened the first mill here in the former Darlington Township. At first it was called "Elliot's Mill" and then by 1848 just "Millsville". Other former names have... |
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| 8 | United States |
Cody Payne | C | R | Eligible in 2012 | Weston, Florida Weston, Florida Weston is a suburb of South Florida located in Broward County, Florida, USA. Established as a city in 1996, much of the community was developed by Arvida/JMB Realty and is located near the western developmental boundary of Broward County. It is the most western city in Broward County, and its... |
| 9 | Canada |
Andy Bathgate - OA | C | L | PIT Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
Toronto, Ontario |
| 10 | Canada |
Tom Wilson | RW | R | Eligible in 2012 | Toronto, Ontario |
| 11 | United States |
Stefan Noesen Stefan Noesen Stefan Noesen is a American ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 21st overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators.- Career statistics :... - A |
RW | R | OTT Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
Plano, Texas Plano, Texas Plano is a city in the state of Texas, located mostly within Collin County. The city's population was 259,841 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Texas and the 71st most populous city in the United States. Plano is located within the metropolitan area commonly referred to as... |
| 12 | United States |
JT Miller | C | L | NYR New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
East Palestine, Ohio East Palestine, Ohio East Palestine is a city in Unity Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States, near the border with Pennsylvania. The population was 4,917 at the 2000 census.... |
| 13 | Canada |
Michael Whaley | C | L | Eligible in 2011 | London, Ontario London, Ontario London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city... |
| 15 | Canada |
Mitchell Heard | C | L | Free Agent | Bowmanville, Ontario Bowmanville, Ontario Bowmanville is the largest community in the Municipality of Clarington in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario about 75 km east of Toronto and 15 km east of Oshawa along Highway 2... |
| 16 | Canada |
Garrett Meurs | RW | R | COL Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
Ripley, Ontario |
| 18 | United States |
Danny Vanderwiel | LW | L | Eligible in 2013 | Island Lake, Illinois Island Lake, Illinois Island Lake is a village in Lake and McHenry Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 8,153 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Island Lake is a village located at , lying in the far northwest Chicago suburbs.... |
| 22 | Canada |
Matthew Mistele | LW | R | Eligible in 2013 | Whitby, Ontario Whitby, Ontario Whitby is a town in Durham Region. Whitby is located in Southern Ontario east of Toronto on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and is home to the headquarters of Durham Region... |
| 23 | Canada |
Jamie Devane | LW | L | TOR Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga is a city in Southern Ontario located in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and in the western part of the Greater Toronto Area. With an estimated population of 734,000, it is Canada's sixth-most populous municipality, and has almost doubled in population in each of the last two decades... |
| 24 |  Sweden |
Rickard Rakell Rickard Rakell Rickard Rakell is a Swedish ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks... |
RW | R | ANA Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
Sollentuna, Sweden |
| 32 | Canada |
Mitchell Dempsey | LW | L | Eligible in 2013 | Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge is a city located in Southern Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an amalgamation of the City of Galt, the towns of Preston and Hespeler, and the hamlet of Blair.Galt covers the largest portion of... |
| 40 | United States |
Alex Aleardi | C | R | Free Agent | Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills is a community in southeastern Michigan. It is the largest city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 79,740 at the 2010 census... |
Franchise records
A complete list of team records can be found here.| Team records for a single season | ||
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| Most points | 106 | 1998–99 1998–99 OHL season The 1998–99 OHL season was the 19th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Belleville Bulls won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the London Knights.... |
| Most wins | 51 | 1998–99 |
| Most goals for | 330 | 1992–93 |
| Least goals for | 198 | 2004–05 |
| Least goals against | 162 | 1998–99 2000–01 |
| Most goals against | 378 | 1990–91 |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
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| Most goals | Chad LaRose Chad Larose Chad LaRose is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
61 | 2002–03 |
| Most assists | Kevin Brown Kevin Brown (ice hockey) Kevin J. Brown is a former professional ice hockey right winger.Born in Birmingham, England, Brown was raised in Ontario, and had a successful junior career with the Belleville Bulls and Detroit Junior Red Wings of the OHL, he also played for the Fort Saskatchewan Traders of the AJHL... |
91 | 1992–93 |
| Most points | Bob Wren Bob Wren Robert Wren is a professional ice hockey Center currently playing for ERC Ingolstadt of Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He was drafted 94th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... |
145 | 1992–93 |
| Most points, rookie | David Legwand David Legwand David Legwand is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He attended Grosse Pointe North High School.... |
105 | 1997–98 1997–98 OHL season The 1997–98 OHL season was the 18th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Eighteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Storm won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Ottawa 67's. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors name is re-activated when they are awarded a franchise, they would play in the... |
| Most points, defenseman | Bill McCauley Bill McCauley William H. McCauley was a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators. He appeared in one game, on August 31, 1895 and was hitless in two at-bats.-External links:... |
102 | 1994–95 1994–95 OHL season The 1994–95 OHL season was the 15th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Sixteen teams each played 66 games. The Detroit Junior Red Wings won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Guelph Storm... |
| Most PIM | David Benn | 305 | 1991–92 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Robert Holsinger | 2.08 | 1998–99 |
| Most wins (goalie) | Rob Zepp Rob Zepp Robert Zepp is a Canada-born German professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Eisbären Berlin of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga professional hockey league.-Playing career:... |
36 | 1999–2000 1999–2000 OHL season The 1999–2000 OHL season was the 20th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Barrie Colts won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Plymouth Whalers.-Eastern Conference:-Western Conference:-Scoring leaders:... |
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Top scorers in the history of the franchise.
| Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Pat Peake Pat Peake Patrick Michael Peake is a retired American ice hockey center.Peake was drafted 14th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. Peake played 134 career NHL games, scoring 28 goals and 41 assists for 69 points.-Juniors:Peake was an up-and-coming star during his juniors career... |
1990–92 | 162 | 138 | 181 | 319 | 162 |
| Bob Wren Bob Wren Robert Wren is a professional ice hockey Center currently playing for ERC Ingolstadt of Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He was drafted 94th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... |
1991–94 | 182 | 115 | 188 | 303 | 220 |
| Chris Terry Chris Terry (ice hockey) Chris Terry is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. He was drafted 132nd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:... |
2005–09 | 253 | 114 | 175 | 289 | 352 |
| Todd Harvey Todd Harvey Todd Douglas Ross Harvey is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected in the first round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, 9th overall, by the Dallas Stars, following a successful junior career, which included being the captain of the Canadian team at the World Junior Hockey... |
1991–95 | 173 | 113 | 157 | 270 | 310 |
| Kevin Brown Kevin Brown (ice hockey) Kevin J. Brown is a former professional ice hockey right winger.Born in Birmingham, England, Brown was raised in Ontario, and had a successful junior career with the Belleville Bulls and Detroit Junior Red Wings of the OHL, he also played for the Fort Saskatchewan Traders of the AJHL... |
1992–94 | 113 | 102 | 167 | 269 | 161 |
| Sean Haggerty Sean Haggerty Sean Haggerty is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the second round, 48th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft... |
1993–96 | 187 | 131 | 132 | 263 | 136 |
| John Vigilante John Vigilante John Vigilante is a professional ice hockey forward now playing for the HC Asiago in Italy.-Playing career:Undrafted, Vigilante was an Ontario Hockey League priority Selection for the Plymouth Whalers in the 11th Round in 2001. Vigilante was named the team captain of the Plymouth Whalers at the... |
2002–06 | 254 | 93 | 153 | 246 | 107 |
| Harold Druken Harold Druken Harold Druken is a Canadian senior-level ice hockey centre for the Deer Lake Red Wings of the Newfoundland West Coast Senior Hockey League .... |
1996–99 | 187 | 123 | 120 | 243 | 60 |
| John Mitchell John Mitchell (ice hockey) John Mitchell is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League... |
2001–05 | 258 | 80 | 150 | 230 | 158 |
| Damian Surma Damian Surma Damian Surma is an American professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays with the Dayton Gems of the Central Hockey League .- European career :... |
1998–02 | 241 | 105 | 120 | 225 | 286 |
Top active scorers
| Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Beau Schmitz | 2008– | 204 | 24 | 92 | 116 | 295 |
| Stefan Noesen Stefan Noesen Stefan Noesen is a American ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 21st overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators.- Career statistics :... |
2009– | 118 | 42 | 63 | 105 | 94 |
| Garrett Meurs | 2009– | 151 | 33 | 59 | 92 | 101 |
| Jamie Devane | 2008– | 193 | 37 | 45 | 82 | 325 |
| Mitchell Heard | 2009– | 104 | 32 | 38 | 70 | 122 |
| Rickard Rakell Rickard Rakell Rickard Rakell is a Swedish ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks... |
2010– | 70 | 30 | 38 | 68 | 14 |
| Alex Aleardi | 2010– | 79 | 31 | 28 | 59 | 77 |
| Austin Levi | 2008– | 167 | 10 | 37 | 47 | 225 |
| Dario Trutmann | 2010– | 84 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 100 |
| JT Miller | 2011– | 21 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 20 |
Regular season
Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss| 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 | OTL | SL | Points | Pct % | Goals For |
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| 1997–98 1997–98 OHL season The 1997–98 OHL season was the 18th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Eighteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Storm won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Ottawa 67's. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors name is re-activated when they are awarded a franchise, they would play in the... |
66 | 37 | 22 | 7 | - | ||||||
| 81 | 0.614 | 279 | 223 | 2nd Western | |||||||
| 1998–99 1998–99 OHL season The 1998–99 OHL season was the 19th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Belleville Bulls won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the London Knights.... |
68 | 51 | 13 | 4 | - | ||||||
| 106 | 0.779 | 313 | 162 | 1st West | |||||||
| 1999–2000 1999–2000 OHL season The 1999–2000 OHL season was the 20th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Barrie Colts won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Plymouth Whalers.-Eastern Conference:-Western Conference:-Scoring leaders:... |
68 | 45 | 18 | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| 95 | 0.691 | 256 | 172 | 1st West | |||||||
| 2000–01 | 68 | 43 | 15 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 96 | 0.669 | 253 | 162 | 1st West | |||||||
| 2001–02 | 68 | 39 | 15 | 12 | 2 | ||||||
| 92 | 0.662 | 249 | 166 | 1st West | |||||||
| 2002–03 | 68 | 43 | 14 | 9 | 2 | ||||||
| 97 | 0.699 | 259 | 174 | 1st West | |||||||
| 2003–04 | 68 | 32 | 24 | 9 | 3 | ||||||
| 76 | 0.537 | 220 | 204 | 2nd West | |||||||
| 2004–05 | 68 | 30 | 29 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
| 69 | 0.507 | 198 | 204 | 2nd West | |||||||
| 2005–06 | 68 | 35 | 28 | ||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 75 | 0.551 | 227 | 224 | 1st West | |||||
| 2006–07 | 68 | 49 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 103 | 0.757 | 299 | 173 | 1st West | |||||
| 2007–08 2007–08 OHL season The 2007–08 OHL season was the 28th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams played 68 games each during the schedule, that started on September 19, 2007, and concluded on March 16, 2008.... |
68 | 34 | 28 | ||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 74 | 0.544 | 228 | 223 | 5th West | |||||
| 2008–09 2008–09 OHL season The 2008–09 OHL season was the 29th season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 17, 2008 and concluded on March 15, 2009.... |
68 | 37 | 26 | ||||||||
| 5 | 0 | 79 | 0.581 | 224 | 218 | 2nd West | |||||
| 2009–10 2009–10 OHL season The 2009–10 OHL season was the 30th season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 17, 2009 and ended on March 14, 2010.... |
68 | 38 | 27 | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 79 | 0.581 | 245 | 201 | 2nd West | |||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 OHL season The 2010–11 OHL season is the 31st season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 23, 2010 and ended on March 20, 2011.... |
68 | 36 | 26 | ||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 78 | 0.574 | 249 | 219 | 3rd West |
Playoffs
| Year | WCQ | WCS | WCF | OHL Finals | Memorial Cup |
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| 1997-98 | Sarnia Sarnia Sting The Sarnia Sting are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of the RBC Centre, formerly the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.-History:... 4-1 |
Belleville Belleville Bulls The Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:... 4-2 |
Guelph Guelph Storm The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:... 0-4 |
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| 1998-99 | Windsor Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The... 4-0 |
London London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... 3-4 |
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| 1999-00 | Windsor 4-1 | Sault Ste. Marie Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey... 4-1 |
Barrie Barrie Colts The Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in Ontario Hockey League, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. There were two previous Barrie Colts team which played Junior A & B hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association, one from 1907 until 1910 and another from the 1920s to 1940s.-Original Colts:The... 3-4 |
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| 2000-01 | Windsor 4-0 | Erie Erie Otters The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996... 4-1 |
Ottawa Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:... 2-4 |
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| 2002-03 | Owen Sound Owen Sound Attack The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.-History:... 4-0 |
Kitchener Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... 3-4 |
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| 2003-04 | Guelph 0-4 | ||||
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| 2005-06 | Guelph 2-4 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Kitchener 4-1 | Sudbury Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... 4-2 |
3rd 2007 Memorial Cup The 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup was played in May 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Pacific Coliseum. The tournament was competed between the WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers, the OHL champion Plymouth Whalers, the QMJHL champion Lewiston Maineiacs, and the host team and tournament... |
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| 2008-09 | Windsor 2-4 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Windsor 0-4 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Owen Sound 0-4 | ||||
- 1997–98 - Defeated Sarnia StingSarnia StingThe Sarnia Sting are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of the RBC Centre, formerly the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
4 games to 1 in division quarter-finals.
Defeated Belleville BullsBelleville BullsThe Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:...
4 games to 2 in quarter-finals.
Lost to Guelph StormGuelph StormThe Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:...
4 games to 0 in semi-finals. - 1998–99 - Defeated Windsor SpitfiresWindsor SpitfiresThe Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The...
4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to London KnightsLondon KnightsThe London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:...
4 games to 3 in conference semi-finals. - 1999–2000 - Defeated Guelph Storm 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 1 in conference semi-finals.
Defeated Sault Ste. Marie GreyhoundsSault Ste. Marie GreyhoundsThe Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey...
4 game to 1 in conference finals.
Lost to Barrie ColtsBarrie ColtsThe Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in Ontario Hockey League, based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. There were two previous Barrie Colts team which played Junior A & B hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association, one from 1907 until 1910 and another from the 1920s to 1940s.-Original Colts:The...
4 games to 3 in finals. - 2000–01 - Defeated Sarnia Sting 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals.
Defeated Erie OttersErie OttersThe Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996...
4 game to 1 in conference finals.
Lost to Ottawa 67'sOttawa 67'sThe Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:...
4 games to 2 in finals. - 2001–02 - Lost to London Knights 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2002–03 - Defeated Owen Sound AttackOwen Sound AttackThe Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
Defeated London Knights 4 games to 3 in conference semi-finals.
Lost to Kitchener RangersKitchener RangersThe Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted...
4 games to 3 in conference finals. - 2003–04 - Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to Guelph Storm 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals. - 2004–05 - Lost to Owen Sound Attack 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2005–06 - Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 3 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to Guelph Storm 4 games to 2 in conference semi-finals - 2006–07 - Defeated Guelph Storm 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in conference semi-finals.
Defeated London Knights 4 games to 1 in conference finals.
Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 2 in finals. OHL CHAMPIONS
Finished tied for third place in Memorial Cup round-robin.
Defeated Lewiston MaineiacsLewiston MAINEiacsThe Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season...
in tiebreaker round.
Lost to Vancouver GiantsVancouver GiantsThe Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history...
in semi-finals. - 2007–08 - Lost to Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2008–09 - Defeated Sarnia Sting 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 2 in conference semi-finals. - 2009-10 - Defeated Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals. - 2010-11 - Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 3 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to Owen Sound Attack 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals.
Uniforms and logos
In 2009 all Canadian Hockey LeagueCanadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
teams came out with new Reebok EDGE Jerseys
The Plymouth Whaler logo features an angry hockey stick-wielding whale, blowing a puck and spout of water out its blow hole. The name Whalers is superimposed on the image surround by a circle of green and blue with waves in the background.
The Whalers white Jersey has the whaler logo in the center with 3 even stripes on the sleeves and bottom of the jersey. The stripes are evenly spaced with two navy outer lines and one green inner line.
The Whalers blue Jersey has the whaler logo in the center with a white space and green space going down the sleeves
Anthony Harrison was the original creator for the Plymouth Whalers logo. A three-dimensional model of the logo was displayed in the Harford Whalers Team Store in 1996, this after the model was used in a presentation to the NHL in a third jersey effort. When the pitch failed, the logo was passed to the Plymouth Whalers.
Mascot
The Plymouth Whalers have a mascotMascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
named Shooter. His first game appearance was on December 11, 2003 against the Peterborough Petes
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...
.
His Bio states that he can be found throughout the community as well as at all home games spreading Whalers pride or trying to put a hex on the opponent's goaltender.
Shooter loves meeting new fans, signing autographs, and getting photos. His favorite meals are wolves from Sudbury, greyhounds from Sault Ste. Marie, and ice dogs from Niagara.
Arena
Plymouth Township, Michigan
The Charter Township of Plymouth is a charter township of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 27,524 at the 2010 census...
as soon as the 1995–96 season ended. The Compuware Arena was constructed in 6 months time, ready for the 1996–97 season. The arena is located at 14900 Beck Rd. in Plymouth with a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...
of 3,807.
In addition to the NHL-sized rink, there is an Olympic sized rink also in the building. Compuware Arena is home to not only the Whalers, but also the Compuware Ambassadors, a series of major midget teams and lower, according to age.
- Compuware Arena Official web site
- Compuware Ambassadors Official web site
- Compuware Arena The OHL Arena & Travel Guide
External links
- Plymouth Whalers Official web site
- Plymouth Whalers Booster Club Official web site
- Ontario Hockey League Official web site
- Canadian Hockey League Official web site