Ripley Wolves
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The Ripley Wolves are a senior hockey
team based out of Ripley, Ontario
, Canada
. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
.
in the Sr. "A" quarter-finals to advance to the Sr. "A" semi-finals.
Ripley's opponent would be the Milverton Four Wheel Drives
, and after winning the first game of the series in overtime, the Wolves would drop the next three games to find themselves one loss away from being eliminated. Ripley rebounded though, winning the series in seven games and would move on to the "A" finals.
Ripley then played the Durham Thundercats
for the "A" Final, dropped the first game in overtime before rebounding with two wins in a row to take the series lead. Durham would then win two in a row to put Ripley on the brink of elimination, however in game six at Ripley, the Wolves earned a hard fought 7-4 win to send the series to a seventh game in Durham. The Thundercats proved too much to handle, skating their way to a 5-1 victory, and ending the Wolves season one win short of the "A" Championship.
Ripley would face the Clinton Radars
in the "AA" quarter-finals, and after losing the opening game on the road in Clinton, the Wolves returned home for the second game, and earned their first ever "AA" playoff victory, defeating the Radars 5-2 to even up the series. Clinton proved to be too much for Ripley to handle, as the Radars would take control of the series with wins in games three and four to put the Wolves on the brink of elimination. Clinton then would easily win the fifth game of the series by a 7-3 score, eliminating the Wolves from the playoffs.
Ripley opened the post-season in a best of seven series against the Shelburne Muskies
, with the winner advancing to the "AA" quarter-finals. In the series opener, the Wolves were not able to keep up with Shelburne, as they lost the game 5-3. In the second game, the Muskies blew out Ripley by a 7-1 score to put the Wolves quickly down by two games. Shelburne continued their winning ways in the third game, defeating Ripley 5-3. The fourth game was the closest one of the series, however, the Muskies were able to complete the sweep, defeating Ripley 5-4, and sending the Wolves to the "A" playoffs.
The Wolves faced the Lucknow Lancers
in the "A" quarter-finals, and Ripley opened the series with a solid 3-2 victory. Lucknow fought back in the second game, defeating the Wolves 5-4 to even the series up. The third game was another close one, as the Lancers were able to hold off Ripley for a 6-5 win, followed by a 4-2 Lucknow win in the fourth game, as they took a 3-1 series lead. The fifth game would once again be a very close game, as Lucknow squeaked out a 3-2 win, winning the series and eliminating the Wolves from the post-season.
Ripley opened the playoffs against the Durham Thundercats
in a best of five qualifying series. The Wolves opened the series with a 7-3 victory on home ice, however, they dropped the second game in Durham by a score of 8-4. Back on home ice in the third game, the Wolves held off the Thundercats, winning 7-5, to take a 2-1 series lead. In the fourth game back in Durham, the Thundercats staved off elimination, as they defeated the Wolves 2-1 in overtime to even the series up, and have a fifth and deciding game. Ripley would hold off the Thundercats in a wild game, winning 7-5, and advance to the "AA" playoffs.
The Wolves opponent in the "AA" quarter-finals would be the Elora Rocks
, who finished the season with an unbeaten 20-0-0 record, followed by a three game sweep against the Shallow Lake Crushers
in their qualifying series. The Wolves kept the series opener close, as Elora hung on for a 4-3 victory to take an early series lead. In the second game, the Wolves and Rocks would be tied at six after regulation play, sending the game into overtime. In the extra period, Ripley would stun the Rocks, as they won the game 7-6, to even the series up. In the third game, the Wolves kept their momentum going, as they cruised to a 6-3 win, taking a 2-1 series lead over the heavily favoured Rocks. Elora responded in the fourth game, dominating Ripley in an 11-0 victory. In the fifth game, Elora regained the series lead, defeating Ripley 7-5 to take a 3-2 series lead. Ripley couldn't get anything going in the sixth game, as the Rocks once again were very dominant in a 6-0 victory to eliminate Ripley from the playoffs.
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team based out of Ripley, Ontario
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. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
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Championships
The Ripley Wolves have won the WOAA Sr. "B" Championship twice in their history, during the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons. A former team, the Ripley Roosters, were the WOAA Intermediate "D" champions nine times (1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988) and were the WOAA Grand Champions twice in 1982 and 1984.2006-07 Wolves Season
The Wolves improved greatly from their 2005-06 season, when they finished with a 7-18-0 record, rebounding to a 12-9-3 record, good for sixth place in the WOAA North Division. They continued their success by sweeping the Goderich PiratesGoderich Pirates
The Goderich Pirates are a senior hockey team based out of Goderich, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the Sr. "A" quarter-finals to advance to the Sr. "A" semi-finals.
Ripley's opponent would be the Milverton Four Wheel Drives
Milverton Four Wheel Drives
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are a senior hockey team based out of Milverton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-History:...
, and after winning the first game of the series in overtime, the Wolves would drop the next three games to find themselves one loss away from being eliminated. Ripley rebounded though, winning the series in seven games and would move on to the "A" finals.
Ripley then played the Durham Thundercats
Durham Thundercats
The Durham Thundercats, originally the Durham 72's, are a senior hockey team based out of Durham, Ontario, Canada. The Thundercats date back to the towns Centennial, 1972, and have been an extremely successful team in all loops of the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior "AA" Hockey...
for the "A" Final, dropped the first game in overtime before rebounding with two wins in a row to take the series lead. Durham would then win two in a row to put Ripley on the brink of elimination, however in game six at Ripley, the Wolves earned a hard fought 7-4 win to send the series to a seventh game in Durham. The Thundercats proved too much to handle, skating their way to a 5-1 victory, and ending the Wolves season one win short of the "A" Championship.
2007-08 Wolves Season
After a highly successful 2006-07, the Wolves would improve once again, setting team records in wins (20) and points (41), while finishing in third place in the WOAA North Division, and earning a spot in the "AA" playoffs for the first time in team history.Ripley would face the Clinton Radars
Clinton Radars
The Clinton Radars are a senior hockey team based out of Clinton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the "AA" quarter-finals, and after losing the opening game on the road in Clinton, the Wolves returned home for the second game, and earned their first ever "AA" playoff victory, defeating the Radars 5-2 to even up the series. Clinton proved to be too much for Ripley to handle, as the Radars would take control of the series with wins in games three and four to put the Wolves on the brink of elimination. Clinton then would easily win the fifth game of the series by a 7-3 score, eliminating the Wolves from the playoffs.
2008-09 Wolves Season
After a record breaking regular season in 2007-08, the Wolves slipped back in 2008-09, as they posted a record of 11-7-2, earning 24 points, and a sixth place finish in the WOAA North Division.Ripley opened the post-season in a best of seven series against the Shelburne Muskies
Shelburne Muskies
The Shelburne Muskies are a men's senior hockey team based out of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
, with the winner advancing to the "AA" quarter-finals. In the series opener, the Wolves were not able to keep up with Shelburne, as they lost the game 5-3. In the second game, the Muskies blew out Ripley by a 7-1 score to put the Wolves quickly down by two games. Shelburne continued their winning ways in the third game, defeating Ripley 5-3. The fourth game was the closest one of the series, however, the Muskies were able to complete the sweep, defeating Ripley 5-4, and sending the Wolves to the "A" playoffs.
The Wolves faced the Lucknow Lancers
Lucknow Lancers
The Lucknow Lancers are a senior hockey team based out of Lucknow, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the "A" quarter-finals, and Ripley opened the series with a solid 3-2 victory. Lucknow fought back in the second game, defeating the Wolves 5-4 to even the series up. The third game was another close one, as the Lancers were able to hold off Ripley for a 6-5 win, followed by a 4-2 Lucknow win in the fourth game, as they took a 3-1 series lead. The fifth game would once again be a very close game, as Lucknow squeaked out a 3-2 win, winning the series and eliminating the Wolves from the post-season.
2009-10 Wolves Season
The Wolves would post another winning season in 2009-10, as Ripley had a record of 11-8-1, earning 23 points. Despite finishing with one fewer point than in 2008-09, Ripley improved in the standings, going from sixth place to fourth.Ripley opened the playoffs against the Durham Thundercats
Durham Thundercats
The Durham Thundercats, originally the Durham 72's, are a senior hockey team based out of Durham, Ontario, Canada. The Thundercats date back to the towns Centennial, 1972, and have been an extremely successful team in all loops of the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior "AA" Hockey...
in a best of five qualifying series. The Wolves opened the series with a 7-3 victory on home ice, however, they dropped the second game in Durham by a score of 8-4. Back on home ice in the third game, the Wolves held off the Thundercats, winning 7-5, to take a 2-1 series lead. In the fourth game back in Durham, the Thundercats staved off elimination, as they defeated the Wolves 2-1 in overtime to even the series up, and have a fifth and deciding game. Ripley would hold off the Thundercats in a wild game, winning 7-5, and advance to the "AA" playoffs.
The Wolves opponent in the "AA" quarter-finals would be the Elora Rocks
Elora Rocks
The Elora Rocks are a senior hockey team based out of Elora, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
, who finished the season with an unbeaten 20-0-0 record, followed by a three game sweep against the Shallow Lake Crushers
Shallow Lake Crushers
The Shallow Lake Crushers are a senior hockey team based out of Shallow Lake, Ontario, Canada. They have played one season in the WOAA Senior Hockey League.-2007-08 Crushers Season:...
in their qualifying series. The Wolves kept the series opener close, as Elora hung on for a 4-3 victory to take an early series lead. In the second game, the Wolves and Rocks would be tied at six after regulation play, sending the game into overtime. In the extra period, Ripley would stun the Rocks, as they won the game 7-6, to even the series up. In the third game, the Wolves kept their momentum going, as they cruised to a 6-3 win, taking a 2-1 series lead over the heavily favoured Rocks. Elora responded in the fourth game, dominating Ripley in an 11-0 victory. In the fifth game, Elora regained the series lead, defeating Ripley 7-5 to take a 3-2 series lead. Ripley couldn't get anything going in the sixth game, as the Rocks once again were very dominant in a 6-0 victory to eliminate Ripley from the playoffs.
2010-11 Wolves Season
Ripley would struggle in the 2010-11 season, as the team finished with a 10-10-6 record, earning 26 points and a sixth place finish in the North Division. The ten wins and .500 record was the Wolves worst season since 2005-06, when the team posted a 7-18-0 record.Season-by-season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T= Tie, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2003-04 | 23 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 124 | 9 | 16th WOAA Sr | |
| 2004-05 | 25 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 171 | 13 | 16th WOAA Sr | |
| 2005-06 | 25 | 7 | 18 | - | 0 | 116 | 160 | 14 | 14th WOAA Sr | Lost "A" QF |
| 2006-07 | 24 | 12 | 9 | - | 3 | 128 | 122 | 27 | 6th WOAA North | Lost "A" Final |
| 2007-08 | 26 | 20 | 5 | - | 1 | 149 | 81 | 41 | 3rd WOAA North | Lost "AA" QF |
| 2008-09 | 20 | 11 | 7 | - | 2 | 115 | 87 | 24 | 5th WOAA North | Lost "A" QF |
| 2009-10 | 20 | 11 | 8 | - | 1 | 89 | 87 | 23 | 4th WOAA North | Lost "AA" QF |
| 2010-11 | 26 | 10 | 10 | - | 6 | 111 | 125 | 26 | 6th WOAA North | TBD |
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Related links
- Ripley, Ontario
- Western Ontario Athletic AssociationWestern Ontario Athletic AssociationThe Western Ontario Athletic Association, abbreviated as WOAA, is the governing body of minor and senior sports in a region encompassing Grey County, Bruce County, Perth County, Huron County, northern Middlesex County, and northern Wellington County...
- WOAA Senior Hockey League