Pickering Panthers | |
City: | Pickering, Ontario, Canada |
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League: | Ontario Junior Hockey League |
Division: | North |
Founded: | 1972 (in Metro Junior B League) |
Home Arena: | Pickering Recreation Complex |
Colors: | Black, Red, and White |
Owner(s): | Steven Tuchner, and Paul Coffey |
General Manager: | Andrew Moore |
Head Coach: | Matt Carroll |
Affiliates: | Ajax-Pickering Raiders MHA |
Franchise history | |
2010: | merged w/ Ajax Attack |
The Pickering Panthers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Pickering, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of North Division of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.
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History[edit | edit source]
In the Summer of 2010, the Panthers accepted a merger with the Ajax Attack. The team is now co-owned by Hockey Hall of Fame member Paul Coffey. Coffey is in charge of hockey operations, while partner Steve Tuchner will focus on running the business.
2007 Marathon Game[edit | edit source]
On February 11, 2007 after 154 minutes and 32 seconds of play, the Toronto Jr. Canadiens defeated the Pickering Panthers in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. The game-winning goal was credited to Kyle Wetering at the 4:32 mark of the 6th overtime, and Toronto outshot Pickering 88-86. On February 12, 2007, TSN show That's Hockey showed highlights of the game and announced that it may be honoured in the Hockey Hall of Fame as the longest junior hockey game in history, far surpassing the last recorded record, a feature column also appeared in the Toronto Sun about the historical game. The game has been officially named the longest game in Ontario Hockey Association history.
Season-by-Season results[edit | edit source]
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
1972-73 | 35 | 13 | 19 | 3 | - | 114 | 158 | 29 | 7th Metro B | |
1973-74 | 44 | 34 | 6 | 4 | - | 272 | 135 | 72 | 1st Metro B | |
1974-75 | 38 | 25 | 6 | 7 | - | 259 | 133 | 57 | 2nd Metro B | |
1975-76 | 34 | 18 | 12 | 4 | - | 163 | 134 | 40 | 4th Metro B | |
1976-77 | 34 | 17 | 13 | 4 | - | 166 | 164 | 38 | 4th Metro B | |
1977-78 | 36 | 19 | 14 | 3 | - | 217 | 179 | 41 | 3rd Metro B | |
1978-79 | 44 | 19 | 19 | 6 | - | 214 | 210 | 44 | 8th Metro B | |
1979-80 | 42 | 22 | 16 | 4 | - | 248 | 185 | 48 | 6th Metro B | |
1980-81 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 2 | - | 210 | 154 | 54 | 3rd Metro B | |
1981-82 | 36 | 15 | 17 | 4 | - | 188 | 174 | 34 | 6th Metro B | |
1982-83 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | - | 141 | 149 | 35 | 6th Metro B | |
1983-84 | 42 | 23 | 13 | 6 | - | 197 | 174 | 52 | 4th Metro B | |
1984-85 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 4 | - | 183 | 163 | 38 | 6th Metro B | |
1985-86 | 36 | 29 | 5 | 2 | - | 287 | 128 | 60 | 1st Metro B | Won League |
1986-87 | 37 | 28 | 7 | 2 | - | 213 | 115 | 58 | 2nd Metro B | Lost Final |
1987-88 | 37 | 19 | 12 | 6 | - | 191 | 130 | 44 | 4th Metro B | Lost Quarter-final |
1988-89 | 39 | 15 | 16 | 8 | - | 182 | 181 | 38 | 6th Metro B | |
1989-90 | 44 | 7 | 32 | 5 | - | 155 | 300 | 19 | 11th Metro B | |
1990-91 | 44 | 7 | 32 | 5 | - | 150 | 269 | 19 | 11th Metro B | |
1991-92 | 44 | 13 | 28 | 3 | - | 190 | 235 | 29 | 10th Metro A | |
1992-93 | 48 | 13 | 30 | 5 | - | 198 | 292 | 31 | 13th Metro A | |
1993-94 | 50 | 4 | 43 | 3 | - | 171 | 345 | 11 | 14th Metro A | DNQ |
1994-95 | 49 | 10 | 37 | 2 | - | 161 | 331 | 22 | 14th Metro A | |
1995-96 | 52 | 14 | 32 | 6 | - | 197 | 259 | 34 | 9th Metro A | DNQ |
1996-97 | 50 | 34 | 12 | 4 | - | 232 | 163 | 72 | 4th Metro A | Lost Semi-final |
1997-98 | 50 | 16 | 27 | 7 | - | 173 | 213 | 39 | 13th Metro A | |
1998-99 | 51 | 37 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 249 | 162 | 74 | 1st OPJHL-E | Lost Semi-final |
1999-00 | 49 | 11 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 154 | 218 | 28 | 9th OPJHL-S | |
2000-01 | 49 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 198 | 194 | 51 | 4th OPJHL-S | |
2001-02 | 49 | 20 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 188 | 193 | 47 | 5th OPJHL-S | |
2002-03 | 49 | 13 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 154 | 218 | 31 | 7th OPJHL-S | |
2003-04 | 49 | 12 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 168 | 221 | 31 | 8th OPJHL-S | |
2004-05 | 49 | 29 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 218 | 171 | 63 | 5th OPJHL-S | |
2005-06 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 228 | 173 | 62 | 3rd OPJHL-S | Lost Conf. SF |
2006-07 | 49 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 222 | 189 | 54 | 5th OPJHL-S | Lost Conf. Finals |
2007-08 | 49 | 10 | 38 | - | 1 | 135 | 260 | 21 | 9th OPJHL-S | |
2008-09 | 49 | 16 | 30 | - | 3 | 148 | 249 | 35 | 8th OJHL-R | |
2009-10 | 50 | 15 | 31 | - | 4 | 178 | 252 | 34 | 10th CCHL-E | DNQ |
2010-11 | 50 | 14 | 33 | - | 3 | 142 | 205 | 31 | 8th OJHL-E | DNQ |
2011-12 | 49 | 11 | 37 | - | 1 | 141 | 280 | 23 | 6th OJHL-S | Lost Division QF |
2012-13 | 55 | 13 | 37 | - | 5 | 145 | 274 | 31 | 5th OJHL-N | DNQ |
2013-14 | 53 | 22 | 25 | - | 6 | 168 | 202 | 50 | 3rd OJHL-N | Lost Conf. QF |
2014-15 | 54 | 20 | 26 | 1 | 7 | 193 | 242 | 48 | 4th OJHL-N | DNQ |
2015-16 | 54 | 15 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 154 | 223 | 37 | 5th of 6 Nor Div | DNQ |
2016-17 | 54 | 9 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 120 | 253 | 21 | 6th of 6 North Div., | Did not qualify |
2017-18 | 54 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 180 | 165 | 56 | 4th of 6 North Div. | Lost Conf. QF |
2018-19 | 54 | 23 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 141 | 183 | 49 | 4th of 5 North Div. | Did not qualify |
2019-20 | 54 | 32 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 193 | 147 | 68 | 1st of 5 North Div. | Won Conf QF 4-0 then playoffs cancelled |
Playoffs[edit | edit source]
MetJHL Years
- 1990 DNQ
- 1991 DNQ
- 1992 Lost Quarter-final
- Pickering Panthers defeated Wellington Dukes 3-games-to-none
- Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-none
- 1993 DNQ
- 1994 DNQ
- 1995 DNQ
- 1996 DNQ
- 1997 Lost in Round Robin Quarter-final
- Pickering Panthers defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-2
- Sixth in round robin quarter-final (0-5-1)
- 1998 Lost Preliminary
- Syracuse Jr. Crunch defeated Pickering Panthers 3-games-to-2
OJHL Years
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Glenn Healy
- Sean McMorrow
- Joe Nieuwendyk
- Steve Richmond
External links[edit | edit source]
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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
Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack • Barrie Colts • Bowmanville Eagles • Bramalea Blues • Caledon Canadians • Couchiching Terriers • Durham Huskies • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton Sting
Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: 1972–73 • 1973–74 • 1974–75 • 1975–76 • 1976–77 •
1977–78 • 1978–79 • 1979–80 • 1980–81 • 1981–82 • 1982–83 • 1983–84 • 1984–85 • 1985–86 • 1986–87
Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98
Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98 • 1998–99 • 1999–00 • 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009-10 CC/OJ • 2010–11
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