The team is in the middle of being relocated to Brantford for the 2018-19 season and the fate of the team they are taking the identity of Brantford 99ers.
| Milton Icehawks | |
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| City: | Milton, Ontario, Canada |
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| League: | Ontario Junior Hockey League |
| Founded: | 1966 |
| Home Arena: | Milton Memorial Arena |
| Colors: | Red, Black, and White
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| General Manager: | Dennis Maxwell (2015-16) |
| Head Coach: | Dan Currie |
| Franchise history | |
| 1966-1971: | Milton Merchants |
| 1971-1983: | Milton Flyers |
| 1983-1986: | Milton Steamers |
| 1986-2003: | Milton Merchants |
| 2003-2018: | Milton Icehawks |
| 2018-Present: | Brantford 99ers |
The Milton Icehawks are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Milton, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.
Old Merchants Logo
The Icehawks have previously been known as the Milton Merchants, Milton Flyers, and Milton Steamers.
History
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In 1992, the Milton Merchants were Central Junior B Hockey League champions. They made the Ontario Hockey Association Sutherland Cup Junior B championship but lost in five games to the Mid-Western Junior B Hockey League's Kitchener Dutchmen.
In 2005, the Ontario Hockey Association fined the Icehawks $12,000 and suspended then-General Manager George Dupont for signing two players outside of OHA guidelines.[1]
Many notable players have suited up for Milton over the years including NHL stars John Tavares, Daniel Carcillo, Sam Gagner, Rich Peverley and Matt Read. Some Famous Miltonians have also played including; AHL star Darren Haydar, the 2 time NCAA Frozen Four Champion Boston College Captain Matt Price, and his brother Jeremy Price (Vancouver Canucks draft pick)
Move to BrantfordEdit
The team was sold prior to the 2017-18 season to the same owners as the Jr. B level Brantford 99ers. The team would play 2017-18 in Milton but it was announce on June 18, 2018 that the team would be relocated to Brantford for the 2018-19 season and assume the 99ers name. The Junior B team is tentatively planning on staying in Brantford for now and will know more after a meeting with the Ontario Hockey Federation.
Season-by-season resultsEdit
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs | |
| 1970-71 | 33 | 12 | 17 | 4 | - | 147 | 166 | 28 | 7th MOJBHL | ||
| 1971-72 | 42 | 13 | 20 | 9 | - | 171 | 231 | 35 | 5th CJBHL | ||
| 1972-73 | 42 | 9 | 30 | 3 | - | 171 | 278 | 21 | 7th CJBHL | ||
| 1973-74 | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | - | 246 | 174 | 57 | 2nd CJBHL | ||
| 1974-75 | Statistics Not Available | ||||||||||
| 1975-76 | 36 | 12 | 21 | 3 | - | 167 | 237 | 27 | 7th CJBHL | ||
| 1976-77 | 42 | 17 | 22 | 3 | - | 206 | 237 | 37 | 6th CJBHL | ||
| 1977-78 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 6 | - | -- | -- | 46 | 4th CJBHL | ||
| 1978-79 | 44 | 16 | 23 | 5 | - | 205 | 277 | 37 | 7th CJBHL | ||
| 1979-80 | 44 | 10 | 28 | 5 | - | 192 | 298 | 25 | 11th CJBHL | ||
| 1980-81 | 44 | 4 | 37 | 3 | - | 184 | 337 | 11 | 12th CJBHL | ||
| 1981-82 | 40 | 6 | 30 | 4 | - | 156 | 303 | 16 | 11th CJBHL | ||
| 1982-83 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 6 | - | 200 | 233 | 42 | 5th CJBHL | ||
| 1983-84 | 40 | 12 | 23 | 5 | - | 182 | 200 | 29 | 7th CJBHL | ||
| 1984-85 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 4 | - | 193 | 166 | 44 | 5th CJBHL | ||
| 1985-86 | 48 | 5 | 37 | 6 | - | 173 | 354 | 16 | 9th CJBHL | ||
| 1986-87 | 42 | 9 | 29 | 4 | - | 158 | 278 | 22 | 7th CJBHL | ||
| 1987-88 | 44 | 18 | 22 | 4 | - | 232 | 250 | 40 | 9th CJBHL | ||
| 1988-89 | 42 | 12 | 26 | 4 | - | 164 | 250 | 28 | 12th CJBHL | ||
| 1989-90 | 42 | 18 | 17 | 7 | - | 189 | 181 | 43 | 6th CJBHL | ||
| 1990-91 | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | - | 265 | 184 | 57 | 3rd CJBHL | ||
| 1991-92 | 42 | 29 | 8 | 5 | - | 207 | 138 | 63 | 2nd CJBHL | Won League | |
| 1992-93 | 49 | 32 | 15 | 2 | - | 269 | 190 | 68 | 5th CJBHL | ||
| 1993-94 | 42 | 24 | 16 | 2 | - | 228 | 183 | 52 | 5th OPJHL-W | ||
| 1994-95 | 49 | 33 | 14 | 2 | - | 287 | 226 | 69 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
| 1995-96 | 50 | 27 | 16 | 7 | - | 243 | 172 | 64 | 1st OPJHL-Mi | ||
| 1996-97 | 51 | 37 | 9 | 5 | - | 319 | 169 | 81 | 1st OPJHL-Mi | Won League | |
| 1997-98 | 51 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 357 | 127 | 85 | 1st OPJHL-Mi | Won League, Won DHC | |
| 1998-99 | 51 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 308 | 138 | 90 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
| 1999-00 | 49 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 231 | 158 | 66 | 3rd OPJHL-W | ||
| 2000-01 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 210 | 168 | 64 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
| 2001-02 | 49 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 198 | 208 | 54 | 5th OPJHL-W | ||
| 2002-03 | 49 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 279 | 139 | 84 | 1st OPJHL-W | ||
| 2003-04 | 49 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 228 | 161 | 66 | 4th OPJHL-W | ||
| 2004-05 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 241 | 131 | 62 | 4th OPJHL-W | ||
| 2005-06 | 49 | 41 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 254 | 97 | 87 | 1st OPJHL-W | Lost Conf. SF | |
| 2006-07 | 49 | 12 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 142 | 235 | 30 | 8th OPJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF | |
| 2007-08 | 49 | 22 | 20 | - | 7 | 185 | 194 | 51 | 6th OPJHL-W | ||
| 2008-09 | 49 | 21 | 24 | - | 4 | 208 | 229 | 46 | 6th OJHL-M | ||
| 2009-10 | 56 | 3 | 51 | - | 2 | 145 | 387 | 8 | 15th OJAHL | DNQ | |
| 2010-11 | 50 | 5 | 41 | - | 4 | 147 | 374 | 14 | 8th OJHL-W | DNQ | |
| 2011-12 | 49 | 18 | 28 | - | 3 | 195 | 264 | 39 | 5th OJHL-W | Lost Division QF | |
| 2012-13 | 55 | 19 | 27 | - | 9 | 209 | 255 | 47 | 4th OJHL-W | DNQ | |
| 2013-14 | 53 | 29 | 20 | - | 3 | 186 | 193 | 61 | 3rd OJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF | |
| 2014-15 | 54 | 12 | 37 | - | 5 | 132 | 259 | 29 | 5th OJHL-W | DNQ | |
| 2015-16 | 54 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 110 | 362 | 11 | 5th of 5 West Div 11th of 11 SW Conf 22nd of 22 OJHL | DNQ | |
| 2016-17 | 54 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 385 | 10 | 5th of 5 West Div 11th of 11 SW Conf 22nd of 22 OJHL | DNQ | |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 3 | 85 | 276 | 11 | 5th of 5 West Div 11th of 11 SW Conf 22nd of 22 OJHL | DNQ | |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 19 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 154 | 220 | 43 | 5th of 5 West Div 10th of 11 NW Conf 19th of 22 OJHL | DNQ | |
Sutherland Cup AppearancesEdit
- 1992: Kitchener Dutchmen defeated Milton Merchants 4-games-to-1
Notable alumniEdit
- Akim Aliu
- John Tonelli
- Daniel Carcillo
- Jay Caufield
- Jeff Daw
- Sam Gagner
- Darren Haydar
- John Tavares
- Matt Read
- Rich Peverley
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
Ontario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Brampton Capitals · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Collingwood Blackhawks · Dixie Beehives · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Huntsville Otters · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Markham Waxers · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Peterborough Stars · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Streetsville Derbys · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Trenton Golden Hawks · Upper Canada Patriots · Vaughan Vipers · Villanova Knights · Wellington Dukes · Whitby Fury
Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters • Brantford Majors • Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas • Chatham Maroons • Detroit Jr. Red Wings • Guelph CMC's • Guelph Imperials • Michigan Americans • Niagara Falls Flyers • St. Thomas Elgins • Sarnia Bees • Sarnia Legionnaires • Welland Sabres • Windsor Spitfires
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants • Belleville Bulls • Brampton Warriors • Cambridge Winterhawks • Dixie Beehives • Guelph Platers • Hamilton Mountain A's • Kingston Frontenacs • North Bay Trappers • Owen Sound Greys • Royal York Royals • Toronto Nationals • Weston Dodgers • Whitby Lawmen
Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs • Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins
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Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98
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