Lambton Shores Predators | |
City: | Forest, Ontario, Canada |
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League: | Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League |
Division: | Western |
Founded: | c. 1960 |
Home Arena: | Forest Community Centre |
Colors: | Black, Red, and White |
Owner(s): | Roop Chanderdat |
General Manager: | Roop Chanderdat |
Head Coach: | Brian Dobbin (2016-17) |
Affiliates: | London Knights (OHL) |
Franchise history | |
1960-2008: | Petrolia Jets |
2008-2017: | Lambton Shores Predators |
2017-Present: | Komoka Kings |
The Lambton Shores Predators are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Forest, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.
History
In 1968, the Jets joined the Border Cities Junior "B" league. Although not much is known about the league prior to '68, it is thought that the team originated in the "Bluewater Junior "C" Hockey League" by OHA historians. When the BCJCHL became the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League in 1970, the Jets stayed on board. In 1972, the Jets moved up to Western Junior "B", but were sent back to Junior "C" in 1984. In 1989, the Jets came back to the Western "B".
The Petrolia Jets have petitioned the OHA for a permanent move to Forest, Ontario. [1] In late April, the governing body of the Western Ontario Conference of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League approved the move of the Petrolia Jets.[2] Their name was changed to the Lambton Shores Predators, to match the name of the local minor hockey system.[3]
On September 11, 2008, the Predators played their first game. The game was in Sarnia against the Sarnia Legionnaires. Sarnia won 8-5.
Departure from Forest
In May 2017 it was announced that the Lambton Shores Predators were planning on moving out of Forest to move to Komoka, Ontario for the 2017-18 season The move had already been approved by the league and the OHA. The move received the approval of the Middlesex Centre Wellness and Recreation Complex which was the final hurdle in the moved. Two junior C level teams (Mount Brydges Bulldogs and Lambeth Lancers) were also reportedly interested in moving to Komoka. The team cited an issue with being able to sign their own players and having to rely on receiving players from the London Nationals and many of those players choosing other towns over Forest. The team also citing losing many of those players back to London when they developed. The team announced they would be rebranded as the Komoka Kings for the 2017-18 season. The Strathroy Rockets and London Nationals opposed the relocation due to territorial issues as Komoka is about 15 minutes from Strathroy.
Season-by-Season Results
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
1967-68 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | - | 124 | 111 | 27 | 3rd BWJHL | Lost Jr. C Final |
1968-69 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 4 | - | 150 | 101 | 40 | 4th BCJHL | Lost Junior C Final |
1969-70 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 0 | - | 180 | 89 | 52 | 1st BCJHL | "B" Champions |
1970-71 | 40 | 31 | 8 | 1 | - | 384 | 167 | 63 | 1st GLJHL | "B" Champions |
1971-72 | 36 | 32 | 3 | 1 | - | 288 | 121 | 65 | 1st GLJHL | "B" Champions |
1972-73 | 42 | 18 | 16 | 8 | - | 217 | 203 | 44 | 3rd WOJHL | |
1973-74 | 40 | 11 | 25 | 4 | - | 156 | 232 | 26 | 4th WOJHL | |
1974-75 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 4 | - | 196 | 187 | 42 | 3rd WOJHL | |
1975-76 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 8 | - | 220 | 172 | 50 | 3rd WOJHL | |
1976-77 | 40 | 16 | 16 | 8 | - | 183 | 191 | 40 | 4th WOJHL | |
1977-78 | 40 | 22 | 12 | 6 | - | 216 | 161 | 50 | 2nd WOJHL | |
1978-79 | 42 | 27 | 11 | 4 | - | 295 | 199 | 58 | 3rd WOJHL | |
1979-80 | 41 | 11 | 28 | 2 | - | 182 | 259 | 24 | 6th WOJHL | |
1980-81 | 42 | 17 | 19 | 6 | - | 214 | 210 | 40 | 6th WOJHL | |
1981-82 | 42 | 15 | 25 | 2 | - | 150 | 210 | 32 | 5th WOJHL | |
1982-83 | 42 | 13 | 25 | 4 | - | 192 | 231 | 30 | 7th WOJHL | |
1983-84 | 48 | 11 | 36 | 1 | - | 200 | 360 | 23 | 8th WOJHL | |
1984-85 | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | - | 207 | 135 | 49 | 4th GLJHL | |
1985-86 | 40 | 19 | 15 | 6 | - | 211 | 181 | 44 | 4th GLJHL | |
1986-87 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 242 | 137 | 63 | 1st GLJHL | |
1987-88 | 39 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 216 | 149 | 54 | 2nd GLJHL | |
1988-89 | 40 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 244 | 141 | 61 | 2nd GLJHL | |
1989-90 | 40 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 173 | 188 | 35 | 7th WOJHL | |
1990-91 | 48 | 28 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 231 | 179 | 58 | 5th WOJHL | |
1991-92 | 50 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 196 | 237 | 43 | 4th WOJHL West | |
1992-93 | 52 | 21 | 24 | 3 | 4 | - | - | 49 | 4th WOJHL West | |
1993-94 | 50 | 24 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 253 | 245 | 52 | 4th WOJHL West | Lost Final |
1994-95 | 52 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 324 | 196 | 80 | 1st WOJHL West | |
1995-96 | 52 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 225 | 221 | 58 | 3rd WOJHL West | |
1996-97 | 52 | 32 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 245 | 188 | 66 | 3rd WOJHL West | |
1997-98 | 52 | 23 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 205 | 193 | 55 | 3rd WOJHL West | |
1998-99 | 51 | 23 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 221 | 245 | 48 | 4th WOJHL West | |
1999-00 | 54 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 191 | 219 | 52 | 7th GOHL | |
2000-01 | 54 | 35 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 194 | 132 | 76 | 3rd GOHL | |
2001-02 | 54 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 228 | 169 | 72 | 4th WOJHL | |
2002-03 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 200 | 156 | 57 | 4th WOJHL | Won League |
2003-04 | 48 | 30 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 180 | 148 | 64 | 3rd WOJHL | |
2004-05 | 48 | 12 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 122 | 210 | 29 | 9th WOJHL | |
2005-06 | 48 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 149 | 149 | 59 | 4th WOJHL | |
2006-07 | 48 | 7 | 37 | - | 4 | 139 | 302 | 18 | 9th WOJHL | DNQ |
2007-08 | 48 | 7 | 37 | - | 4 | 138 | 303 | 18 | 9th GOJHL-W | DNQ |
2008-09 | 52 | 10 | 35 | - | 7 | 140 | 268 | 27 | 9th GOJHL-W | DNQ |
2009-10 | 50 | 6 | 44 | - | 0 | 134 | 338 | 12 | 9th GOJHL-W | DNQ |
2010-11 | 51 | 4 | 46 | - | 1 | 147 | 415 | 9 | 9th GOJHL-W | DNQ |
2011-12 | 51 | 22 | 28 | - | 1 | 180 | 212 | 45 | 8th GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF |
2012-13 | 51 | 21 | 24 | - | 6 | 172 | 184 | 48 | 8th GOJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF |
2013-14 | 49 | 6 | 38 | - | 5 | 128 | 272 | 17 | 9th GOJHL-W | DNQ |
2014-15 | 49 | 14 | 31 | - | 4 | 159 | 250 | 32 | 8th GOJHL-W | Lost Conf Quarter, 0-4 (Flyers) |
2015-16 | 50 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 151 | 272 | 20 | 9th of 9-W 25th of 26-GOJHL |
DNQ |
2016-17 | 50 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 150 | 290 | 21 | 9th of 9-W 26th of 27-GOJHL |
DNQ |
Notable alumni
- Todd Bidner
- Bobby Gould
- Tim Hrynewich
- Dale Hunter
- Mark Hunter
- Michael Leighton
- John Van Boxmeer
- Pat Verbeek
- Paul Ysebaert
- Steve Mason
- Brian Campbell
External links
Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League | |
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Midwestern | Brampton Bombers · Brantford 99ers · Cambridge Redhawks · Elmira Sugar Kings · Kitchener Dutchmen · Listowel Cyclones · Stratford Warriors · Waterloo Siskins |
Western | Chatham Maroons · Komoka Kings · LaSalle Vipers · Leamington Flyers · London Nationals · Sarnia Legionnaires · St. Marys Lincolns · St. Thomas Stars · Strathroy Rockets |
History | CJBHL · MetJHL · WJBHL · GHL · MWJHL · WOHL · MOJBHL · EJBHL · NDJBHL Ontario Junior B Seasons |
Sutherland Cup · Ontario Hockey Association · Hockey Canada |
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