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Barrie Colts
BarrieColts
City: Barrie, Ontario
League: Ontario Hockey League
Conference: Eastern
Division: Central
Founded: 1978 (1978)–79 (Jr. B.)
May 6, 1994 (OHL)
Home Arena: Barrie Molson Centre
Colours: Navy blue, yellow, red and white
                   
Head Coach: Flag of Canada Marty Williamson
General Manager: Flag of Canada Gregg Carrigan
Affiliate(s): Couchiching Terriers
The colts celebrate a goal by Bryan Little during the second period

The Colts celebrate a goal by Bryan Little during the second period, during a September 2005 game at the Brampton Battalion.

The Barrie Colts are a junior ice hockey team in the 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 first Barrie Colts played in the junior division of the OHA from 1907 until 1910, prior to the creation of junior A and B levels. One notable alumni is Gordon Meeking who played for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto 228th Battalion of the National Hockey Association (NHA) and later in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA).

The Barrie Colts were revived in 1921 and played in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1921 to 1944. The club started out as a Junior-B team, then were promoted to Junior-A around the start of[World War II. The Junior B Colts won the Sutherland Cup Championship in 1934–35. One of its original players was Leighton "Hap" Emms. Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Harry Lumley played for this team in 1942–43. Other NHL alumni include Ab DeMarco and Jack Dyte.

Modern Colts

The modern Barrie Colts also started out as a Junior C team in the Georgia Bay league. In 1970 they moved up to Junior B hockey in the Mid-Ontario Jr.B league, then moved to the Central Junior B Hockey League in 1978 when the Mid-Ontario league folded. This version of the Junior B Colts won the Sutherland Cup Championship in 1992–93. For the next two seasons (1993–95), the Colts played at the Junior A Tier II level. The team was granted permission to join the Ontario Hockey League as an expansion franchise on May 6, 1994, starting play during the 1995–96 season.

The Colts have been very successful since their inception. Barrie has never missed the playoffs in team history, and were the first OHL team to make the post-season in their inaugural year. The Colts won the J. Ross Robertson Cup in the 1999–2000 season, playing the seventh game on the road, defeating the Plymouth Whalers. Barrie travelled to Halifax, Nova Scotia to compete in the Memorial Cup that year, losing to the Rimouski Océanic in the championship game.

The 1999–2000 season was successful on the ice but had many off-ice problems. There was internal dissension centering around Mike Jefferson and Sheldon Keefe (both had David Frost as an agent), and Coach Bill Stewart would later be suspended by the OHL when it was found out that he smuggled an imported Russian player across the Canada-United States border in the luggage compartment of the team bus.

After a rebuilding season, the Colts made a second trip to the OHL finals in 2002, losing to the Erie Otters. Three years later, the franchise celebrated its 10th anniversary in the OHL in 2004–05.

On April 7, 2006, the Ontario Hockey League announced the approval of the transfer of 46% interest in the team, with Howie Campbell as the new majority owner of the franchise. Campbell is a partner in Superior Electric Supply (SESCO). James Massie is a minor partner in ownership, and also owns Georgian International.

On May 16, 2006 the Barrie Colts announced the resignation of the team's general manager, Mike McCann. During McCann's 25 year tenure with the team, he has also been director of player personnel, and a head scout. Mike McCann has also been inducted into the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2007–08 season saw a return of Junior B Colts alumnus Drake Berehowsky to the team. He is currently working with them as an assistant coach.

Championships

OHL

Memorial Cup

J. Ross Robertson Cup Ontario Hockey League Championship

Bobby Orr Trophy Eastern Conference Championship

Emms Trophy Central Division title

  • 1998–99—105 Points (First in Eastern Conference)
  • 1999–2000—93 Points (First in Eastern Conference)
  • 2006–07—97 Points (First in Eastern Conference)
  • 2009–10—116 Points (First in OHL)
  • 2012–13—92 Points (Second in Eastern Conference)
  • 2014–15—85 Points (Second in Eastern Conference)

Hamilton Spectator Trophy Best Record in the League

  • 2009–10,—116 Points

(Finishing with a 57–9–0–2 record. #1 in Canada for the final four weeks of the season)


OHA Jr. B

Sutherland Cup Junior 'B' Championship

  • 1934–35 and 1992–93

Division Titles Central Junior 'B'

  • 1984–85, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1992–93

Coaches

The legendary Bert Templeton was the first coach for the OHL Colts. Templeton was awarded the OHL Executive of the Year in 1995–96 for his role as general manager. Templeton built the inaugural team of the Barrie Colts, who became the first OHL expansion franchise to make the playoffs in its first season.

List of coaches with multiple seasons in parentheses.

Players

Award winners

NHL alumni

There are 26 Barrie Colts alumni who have played in the National Hockey League: 15 from the OHL Colts, and 11 from the Junior B Colts.

Junior B Colts
OHL Colts

Team records

The longest playoff game in Barrie Colts history lasted 103 minutes, and 3 seconds, on April 20, 2006 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The Peterborough Petes defeated the Barrie Colts 4 to 3 in the third overtime of game one of the eastern conference finals.

Team records for a single season
Statistic Total Season
Most points 104 1998–99
Most wins 49 1998–99
Most goals for 343 1998–99
Least goals for 196 2003–04
Least goals against 171 2003–04
Most goals against 266 1995–96
Individual player records for a single season
Statistic Player Total Season
Most goals Sheldon Keefe 48 1998–99
Most assists Sheldon Keefe 73 1998–99
Most points Sheldon Keefe 121 1998–99
Most points, rookie Denis Shvidki 94 1998–99
Most points, defenseman Luch Nasato 69 1997–98
Best GAA (goalie) Paulo Colaiacovo 2.34 2003–04
Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played


Yearly results

Regular season

  • 196x–78 Mid-Ontario Junior B League
  • 1978–93 Central Junior B League
  • 1993–95 OPJHL Junior A
  • 1995–Present OHL

Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss

Season Games Won Lost Tied OTL SL Points Pct % Goals
For		 Goals
Against		 Standing
1970–71 33 14 15 4 - - 32 0.485 168 179 6th MOJBHL
1971–72 40 19 17 4 - - 42 0.525 -- -- 4th MOJBHL
1972–73 40 19 16 5 - - 43 0.538 205 194 3rd MOJBHL
1973–74 40 24 13 3 - - 51 0.638 249 177 3rd MOJBHL
1974–75 40 11 25 4 - - 26 0.325 179 235 5th MOJBHL
1975–76 36 17 13 6 - - 40 0.556 142 138 2nd MOJBHL
1976–77 40 16 19 5 - - 37 0.463 172 176 4th MOJBHL
1977–78 32 17 10 5 - - 39 0.609 176 145 2nd MOJBHL
1978–79 44 15 27 2 - - 32 0.364 -- -- 10th CJBHL
1979–80 44 14 21 9 - - 37 0.420 219 261 8th CJBHL
1980–81 44 10 29 5 - - 25 0.284 215 296 11th CJBHL
1981–82 40 19 20 1 - - 39 0.488 239 233 6th CJBHL
1982–83 42 22 14 6 - - 50 0.595 222 177 4th CJBHL
1983–84 40 22 12 6 - - 50 0.625 183 160 3rd CJBHL
1984–85 40 23 10 7 - - 53 0.663 231 165 1st CJBHL
1985–86 48 28 15 5 - - 61 0.635 273 197 1st CJBHL
1986–87 42 33 6 3 - - 69 0.821 282 120 1st CJBHL
1987–88 44 38 1 5 - - 81 0.920 325 127 1st CJBHL
1988–89 42 27 12 3 - - 57 0.679 269 175 4th CJBHL
1989–90 42 32 4 6 - - 70 0.833 241 125 1st CJBHL
1990–91 42 21 17 4 - - 46 0.548 178 148 7th CJBHL
1991–92 42 37 1 4 - - 78 0.929 319 129 1st CJBHL
1992–93 48 47 0 1 - - 95 0.990 436 145 1st CJBHL
1993-94 40 22 16 2 - - 47 0.588 175 145 8th OPJHL
1994–95 48 34 8 6 - - 74 0.771 285 155 2nd OPJHL
1995–96 66 28 31 7 - - 63 0.477 258 266 5th Central
1996–97 66 33 23 10 - - 76 0.576 272 236 3rd Central
1997–98 66 38 23 5 - - 81 0.614 236 215 2nd Central
1998–99 68 49 13 6 - - 104 0.765 343 192 1st Central
1999–00 68 43 18 6 1 - 93 0.676 306 212 1st Central
2000–01 68 29 28 7 4 - 69 0.478 214 230 4th Central
2001–02 68 38 19 9 2 - 87 0.625 226 192 2nd Central
2002–03 68 29 26 4 9 - 71 0.456 228 223 3rd Central
2003–04 68 31 21 12 4 - 78 0.544 196 171 3rd Central
2004–05 68 33 23 9 3 - 78 0.551 232 210 2nd Central
2005–06 68 43 21 - 1 3 90 0.662 258 194 2nd Central
2006–07 68 48 19 - 0 1 97 0.713 273 193 1st Central
2007–08 68 28 34 - 3 3 62 0.456 185 223 4th Central
2008–09 68 30 33 - 3 2 65 0.478 214 207 3rd Central

Playoffs


  • 1995–96 Lost to Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 3 in division quarter-finals.
  • 1996–97 Defeated Owen Sound Platers 4 games to 0 in division quarter-finals.
    Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 1 in quarter-finals..
  • 1997–98 Lost to Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
  • 1998–99 Defeated Kingston Frontenacs 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
    Lost to Oshawa Generals 4 games to 3 in conference semi-finals.
  • 1999–00 Defeated North Bay Centennials 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
    Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 3 in conference semi-finals.
    Defeated Belleville Bulls 4 games to 1 in conference finals.
    Defeated Plymouth Whalers 4 games to 3 in finals. OHL CHAMPIONS
    Finished Memorial Cup round-robin in third place (1 win, 2 losses).
    Defeated Halifax Mooseheads 6-3 in semi-final game.
    Lost to Rimouski Oceanic 6-2 in championship game.
  • 2000–01 Lost to Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
  • 2001–02 Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
    Defeated Belleville Bulls 4 games to 2 in conference semi-finals.
    Defeated St. Michael's Majors 4 games to 0 in conference finals.
    Lost to Erie Otters 4 games to 1 in finals.
  • 2002–03 Lost to Brampton Battalion 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
  • 2003–04 Defeated Kingston Frontenacs 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
    Lost to Mississauga IceDogs 4 games to 3 in conference semi-finals.
  • 2004–05 Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
  • 2005–06 Defeated St. Michael's Majors 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
    Defeated Brampton Battalion 4 games to 1 in conference semi-finals.
    Lost to Peterborough Petes 4 games to 1 in conference finals.
  • 2006–07 Defeated Brampton Battalion 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
    Lost to Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals.
  • 2007–08 Defeated Brampton Battalion 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
    Lost to Belleville Bulls 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals.
  • 2008–09 Lost to Mississauga Majors 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.

Uniforms and logos

The Barrie Colts logo displays an angry horse holding a hockeystick, surrounded by a horseshoe. The Colts colours are red, white, navy blue & gold. The home uniforms are a white background, with red, navy blue and gold trim. The away uniforms are a navy blue background, with red, white & gold trim. Barrie also briefly used a third jersey which was a red background, with white, navy blue & gold trim.

For the 2007–08 season, the Colts have worn a new third jersey. It have a navy blue blackground with white, red and gold trim along the bottom, with the word "Colts" diagonally across the front. For the 2009-10 season the colts will be wearing the Rbk Edge uniforms with a new template.

Arenas

The Barrie Colts played at the Barrie Arena during their tenure in the Junior B days and Junior A Tier II days, and also for a portion of their inaugural OHL season until their new arena was completed. The Barrie Arena was located in downtown Barrie and was formerly home to the Barrie Flyers OHA team from 1945–1960 and other senior hockey teams. The Arena was torn down in 2008.

Barrie Molson Centre was completed during the early portion of the 1995–96 season. The layout of the arena served as a blueprint for many new OHL arenas built shortly thereafter. There is a Horsepower restaurant located at the west end of the arena. The Barrie Molson Centre is located near the southern entrance of Park Place, close to Highway 400.

Capacity = 4,195
Ice Size = 200' x 85'

Arena profiles from "The OHL Arena & Travel Guide"


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