Owen Sound Attack
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The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey
in the Ontario Hockey League
since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario
, Canada
.
to the city for the 1989–90 OHL season. The team kept the name of Owen Sound Platers
.
The Owen Sound Attack were born in the late summer of the year 2000 as a community-based OHL franchise. When the Holody family decided to sell the Owen Sound Platers buyers were sought from any city.
Several local Owen Sound businesspeople realized that an out-of-town buyer would mean losing the team to relocation. The most mentioned former OHL city was Cornwall, Ontario
. This local business group banded together to purchase the team. After a bidding war and a summer-long legal battle with another suitor, the team remained in Owen Sound.
The ownership group elected for a name change and came up with the more modern sounding "Owen Sound Attack". The 2004–05 season was the best regular season in the OHL history of Owen Sound. General Manager Mike Futa was recognized by the OHL for his work in building the team with the OHL Executive of the Year
award. The club also played host to the OHL All-Star Classic in 2005.
In 2010-11, the Attack wore the jerseys of the 1951 Allan Cup
Champion Owen Sound Mercurys
as a throwback third jersey.
On April 27, 2011, the Owen Sound Attack earned their first OHL Conference Championship and their first berth in the Memorial Cup
tournament since relocating from Guelph with a 10-4 win over the defending champion Windsor Spitfires
and a result of the Memorial Cup host team, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
winning their conference series, 4-1 over the Niagara IceDogs
.
On May 15, 2011, the Attack won their first J. Ross Robertson Cup
as OHL Champions, also since relocating from Guelph with a 3-2 overtime win over the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
in the seventh game of the OHL finals.
won the 1992–93 Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
as the top scorer in the OHL with 62 Goals, 100 Assists and 162 Points. He also tied for the Canadian Hockey League
's scoring lead. Brunette was selected by the Washington Capitals
174th overall in the 7th round of 1993 NHL Entry Draft
.
Jamie Storr
was the 1993–94 OHL Goaltender of the Year
. Storr was the starting goalie for back-to-back World Junior Hockey Championship Gold medals in 1993 and 1994. In the 1994 NHL Entry Draft
he became what was then the highest-drafted goaltender overall in NHL history, by the Los Angeles Kings
, 7th overall.
Dan Snyder
, a former captain of the Owen Sound Platers, had his number 14 retired by the Owen Sound Attack in 2003. He is remembered in Owen Sound for his leadership on and off the ice. Snyder was twice voted his team's Humanitarian of the Year. Snyder died from injuries suffered in a vehicular accident in 2003 after just beginning his NHL career with the Atlanta Thrashers, and the Ontario Hockey League renamed its Humanitarian of the Year
award posthumously in his honour.
Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss
Private boxes and a restaurant were added, as well as upgrading the facility in general. The arena hosted the 2005 OHL All-Star Classic.
The Bayshore Community Centre is also home to the Owen Sound Greys
of the Midwestern Junior B Hockey League
, the Owen Sound Rams
of the OLA Junior B Lacrosse League
, and the Owen Sound Woodsmen
of the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League
.
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
in the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
History
The Owen Sound OHL franchise was born when the Holody family moved the Guelph PlatersGuelph Platers
The Guelph Platers were a junior ice hockey team in theOntario Hockey Association from 1975 to 1982, and the Ontario Hockey League from 1982 to 1989, based in Guelph, Ontario.-History:...
to the city for the 1989–90 OHL season. The team kept the name of Owen Sound Platers
Owen Sound Platers
Owen Sound Platers was a name used for a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1989 to 2000, in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. In 2000, after the team was sold, new ownership renamed the team the Owen Sound Attack.-History:...
.
The Owen Sound Attack were born in the late summer of the year 2000 as a community-based OHL franchise. When the Holody family decided to sell the Owen Sound Platers buyers were sought from any city.
Several local Owen Sound businesspeople realized that an out-of-town buyer would mean losing the team to relocation. The most mentioned former OHL city was Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the St...
. This local business group banded together to purchase the team. After a bidding war and a summer-long legal battle with another suitor, the team remained in Owen Sound.
The ownership group elected for a name change and came up with the more modern sounding "Owen Sound Attack". The 2004–05 season was the best regular season in the OHL history of Owen Sound. General Manager Mike Futa was recognized by the OHL for his work in building the team with the OHL Executive of the Year
OHL Executive of the Year
The OHL Executive of the Year Award is given annually to the top executive in the Ontario Hockey League.-Winners:*2010–11 Dale DeGray, Owen Sound Attack*2009–10 Rick Gaetz, Guelph Storm*2008–09 Warren Rychel, Windsor Spitfires...
award. The club also played host to the OHL All-Star Classic in 2005.
In 2010-11, the Attack wore the jerseys of the 1951 Allan Cup
1951 Allan Cup
The 1951 Allan Cup was the Canadian national senior ice hockey championship for the 1950-51 Senior "A" season. The event was hosted by the Owen Sound Mercurys and Owen Sound, Ontario...
Champion Owen Sound Mercurys
Owen Sound Mercurys
The Owen Sound Mercurys are a defunct Canadian senior ice hockey team. The team played in the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and participated in the OHA Senior A Hockey League, the highest possible level of Canadian Senior hockey.-History:...
as a throwback third jersey.
On April 27, 2011, the Owen Sound Attack earned their first OHL Conference Championship and their first berth in the Memorial Cup
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
tournament since relocating from Guelph with a 10-4 win over the defending champion Windsor Spitfires
Windsor Spitfires
The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The...
and a result of the Memorial Cup host team, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The team was originally known as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, whose hockey program was founded and operated by St. Michael's College School in 1906...
winning their conference series, 4-1 over the Niagara IceDogs
Niagara IceDogs
The Niagara IceDogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was originally known as the Mississauga IceDogs and founded in 1996. The team was relocated to St. Catharines and played its inaugural season in the Niagara...
.
On May 15, 2011, the Attack won their first J. Ross Robertson Cup
J. Ross Robertson Cup
The J. Ross Robertson Cup is an ice hockey trophy awarded annually to the winner of the Ontario Hockey League playoff championship. It was presented by and named for John Ross Robertson, the president of the Ontario Hockey Association who served from 1899 to 1905.Originally it was awarded to the...
as OHL Champions, also since relocating from Guelph with a 3-2 overtime win over the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
The Mississauga St. Michael's Majors are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The team was originally known as the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, whose hockey program was founded and operated by St. Michael's College School in 1906...
in the seventh game of the OHL finals.
Coaches
List of Owen Sound Attack coaches with multiple seasons in parentheses.
|
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Players
Andrew BrunetteAndrew Brunette
Andrew Brunette is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Brunette grew up in the small community of Valley East, Ontario just outside of Sudbury...
won the 1992–93 Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top scorer in the Ontario Hockey League. The trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of Edward Powers, and was first awarded to Tod Sloan of St...
as the top scorer in the OHL with 62 Goals, 100 Assists and 162 Points. He also tied for the Canadian Hockey League
Canadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
's scoring lead. Brunette was selected by the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
174th overall in the 7th round of 1993 NHL Entry Draft
NHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
.
Jamie Storr
Jamie Storr
Jamie Storr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Storr was the first goalie selected in the 1991 OHL Entry Draft and played major junior with the Owen Sound Platers and the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League . In the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Storr was...
was the 1993–94 OHL Goaltender of the Year
OHL Goaltender of the Year
The OHL Goaltender of the Year Award is given to the best goaltender in the Ontario Hockey League, as voted on by OHL coaches and general managers.-Winners:*2010-11 Mark Visentin, Niagara Ice Dogs*2009-10 Chris Carrozzi, Mississauga St...
. Storr was the starting goalie for back-to-back World Junior Hockey Championship Gold medals in 1993 and 1994. In the 1994 NHL Entry Draft
1994 NHL Entry Draft
The 1994 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Hartford Civic Center on June 28–29, 1994.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
he became what was then the highest-drafted goaltender overall in NHL history, by the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, 7th overall.
Dan Snyder
Dan Snyder
Daniel Snyder was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a centre in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Thrashers...
, a former captain of the Owen Sound Platers, had his number 14 retired by the Owen Sound Attack in 2003. He is remembered in Owen Sound for his leadership on and off the ice. Snyder was twice voted his team's Humanitarian of the Year. Snyder died from injuries suffered in a vehicular accident in 2003 after just beginning his NHL career with the Atlanta Thrashers, and the Ontario Hockey League renamed its Humanitarian of the Year
Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy
The Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the player of the Ontario Hockey League that is the most humanitarian. Each year the OHL awards a player that has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a positive role model in the community with the OHL Humanitarian Award.The Ontario Hockey...
award posthumously in his honour.
NHL alumni
- Owen Sound Platers
- Sean AverySean AverySean Christopher Avery is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He formerly played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers. Prior to the NHL, Avery played for the Owen Sound Platers and the...
- Andrew BrunetteAndrew BrunetteAndrew Brunette is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Brunette grew up in the small community of Valley East, Ontario just outside of Sudbury...
- Jeff ChristianJeff ChristianJeff Christian is a retired Canadian ice hockey Left Winger. He played 18 games in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Phoenix Coyotes.-Playing career:...
- Ryan ChristieRyan ChristieRyan Christie is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames. Drafted 112th overall by the Stars in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Christie played seven games in the NHL scoring no points and no penalty minutes...
- Todd HlushkoTodd HlushkoTodd Hlushko is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins. Hlushko was a member of the Canadian 1994 Winter Olympics ice hockey team, winning a silver medal.-External links:...
- Greg Jacina
Greg JacinaGreg Jacina is a Canadian hockey player, played in the National Hockey League season 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 with Florida Panthers, and in the American Hockey League with Rochester Americans. He signed for Lukko Rauma in Finland, season 2007/2008 but due to injury he could not complete on game...- Brent Johnson
Brent JohnsonBrent Johnson is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :...- Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald (ice hockey)Jason MacDonald is a professional ice hockey winger. He played with the New York Rangers in the 2003–04 season going pointless in four games.-External links:...- Adam Mair
Adam MairAdam Mair is a Canadian ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the AHL.-Playing career:...- Kirk Maltby
Kirk MaltbyKirk Maltby is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings.-Playing career:...- Wayne Primeau
Wayne PrimeauWayne Michael Primeau is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. He is the younger brother of Keith Primeau...- Curtis Sanford
Curtis SanfordCurtis Sanford is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...- Dan Snyder
Dan SnyderDaniel Snyder was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a centre in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Thrashers...- Jamie Storr
Jamie StorrJamie Storr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Storr was the first goalie selected in the 1991 OHL Entry Draft and played major junior with the Owen Sound Platers and the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League . In the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Storr was...- Scott Walker
- Kevin Weekes
Kevin WeekesKevin Weekes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League . He is now a color commentator on Hockey Night in Canada, and a studio analyst for NHL on the Fly.- Player :Weekes' career began with the Owen...- Sean Whyte
- Joel Ward
Joel Ward (ice hockey)Joel Ward is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... - Sean Avery
- Owen Sound Attack
- Josh BaileyJosh BaileyJoshua Bailey is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who now plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . Bailey was selected 9th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft....
- Paul BissonnettePaul BissonnettePaul Albert "BizNasty" Bissonnette is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the Phoenix Coyotes organization.-Playing career:...
- Andre DeveauxAndre DeveauxAndre Deveaux is a Bahamaian-born Canadian professional ice hockey player with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League...
- Mark GiordanoMark GiordanoMark Giordano is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, an alternate captain for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was a leading scorer amongst defencemen in two seasons with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League but went unselected in the NHL Entry Draft...
- Greg JacinaGreg JacinaGreg Jacina is a Canadian hockey player, played in the National Hockey League season 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 with Florida Panthers, and in the American Hockey League with Rochester Americans. He signed for Lukko Rauma in Finland, season 2007/2008 but due to injury he could not complete on game...
- Dan LaCosta
Dan LaCostaDan LaCosta is a Canadian college ice hockey goaltender currently with the UNB Varsity Reds of the Atlantic University Sport Conference. He was drafted in the third round, 94th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...- Trevor Lewis
Trevor LewisTrevor Lewis is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...- Brian McGrattan
Brian McGrattanBrian McGrattan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing with the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...- Phil Oreskovic
Phil OreskovicPhil Oreskovic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:...- Theo Peckham
Theo PeckhamTheo "Teddy" Peckham is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Professional:Peckham was drafted 75th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers....- Brad Richardson
Brad RichardsonBrad Richardson is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays centre for the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings.-Playing career:...- Stefan Ruzicka
Štefan RužickaŠtefan Ružička is a Slovak professional ice hockey player. He plays right wing for the HC Spartak Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:...- Bobby Ryan
Bobby RyanBobby Ryan is a winger currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey.-Playing career:...- Bob Sanguinetti
- Andrej Sekera
Andrej SekeraAndrej Sekera is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:...- Wayne Simmonds
Wayne SimmondsWayne Simmonds is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League... - Josh Bailey
Current roster
(as of November 6, 2010)| Goaltenders | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | |Player | Catches | Acquired | Hometown | |
| 31 |  Canada |
Jordan Binnington | R | 2009 | Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Hill is a town located in Southern Ontario, Canada in the central portion of York Region, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe... |
| 40 | Canada |
Scott Stajcer | L | 2007 | Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge, Ontario Cambridge is a city located in Southern Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an amalgamation of the City of Galt, the towns of Preston and Hespeler, and the hamlet of Blair.Galt covers the largest portion of... |
| Defencemen | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | |Player | Shoots | Acquired | Hometown | |
| 2 | Canada |
Keevan Cutting | L | 2008 | Bracebridge, Ontario Bracebridge, Ontario Bracebridge is a town and the seat of the Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada.The town was built around a waterfall on the Muskoka River in the centre of town, and is known for its other nearby waterfalls . It was first incorporated in 1875... |
| 3 | Canada |
Greg Staeger | R | 2009 | London, Ontario London, Ontario London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city... |
| 5 | Canada |
Curtis Crombeen | L | 2009 | Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Sarnia is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada . It is the largest city on Lake Huron and is located where the upper Great Lakes empty into the St. Clair River.... |
| 6 | Canada |
Brayden Rose | R | 2010 | Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Hill is a town located in Southern Ontario, Canada in the central portion of York Region, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe... |
| 10 | Canada |
Jesse Blacker | R | 2010 | Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... |
| 16 | Canada |
Jack Kuzmyk | R | 2009 | Bradford, Ontario Bradford, Ontario Bradford is the primary country urban area of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, in Canada. It overlooks a beautiful and prosperous farming community, known as The Holland Marsh, located on the Holland River that flows into Lake Simcoe... |
| 22 | Canada |
Matt Petgrave | L | 2009 | Brampton, Ontario Brampton, Ontario Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average... |
| 24 | Canada |
Matt Stanisz | L | 2010 | Burlington, Ontario Burlington, Ontario Burlington , is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment... |
| 26 | Canada |
Geoffrey Schemitsch | R | 2008 | Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... |
| Forwards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | |Player | Shoots | Acquired | Hometown | |
| 7 | Canada |
Jarod Maidens | R | 2010 | Grimsby, Ontario Grimsby, Ontario Grimsby is a town on Lake Ontario in the Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada. Grimsby is a part of the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. The majority of residents reside in the area bounded by Lake Ontario and the Niagara escarpment... |
| 8 |  Russia |
Roman Berdnikov | R | 2009 | Omsk, Russia |
| 9 | Canada |
Gemel Smith | R | 2007 | Toronto, Ontario |
| 10 | Canada |
Robby Mignardi | R | 2009 | Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Hill is a town located in Southern Ontario, Canada in the central portion of York Region, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe... |
| 11 | Canada |
Cameron Brace | R | 2010 | Markham, Ontario Markham, Ontario Markham is a town in the Regional Municipality of York, located within the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario, Canada. The population was 261,573 at the 2006 Canadian census... |
| 15 | Canada |
Andrew Shaw | R | 2010 | Belleville, Ontario Belleville, Ontario Belleville is a city located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in Southern Ontario, Canada, in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. It is the seat of Hastings County, but is politically independent of it. and the centre of the Bay of Quinte Region... |
| 17 | Canada |
Garrett Wilson | L | 2008 | Elmvale, Ontario |
| 18 | Canada |
Joey Hishon Joey Hishon Joey Hishon is a Canadian major junior ice hockey centre who now plays for the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League... |
L | 2007 | Stratford, Ontario Stratford, Ontario Stratford is a city on the Avon River in Perth County in southwestern Ontario, Canada with a population of 32,000.When the area was first settled by Europeans in 1832, the townsite and the river were named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is the seat of Perth County. Stratford was... |
| 19 | Canada |
Andrew Fritsch | R | 2010 | Brantford, Ontario Brantford, Ontario Brantford is a city located on the Grand River in Southern Ontario, Canada. While geographically surrounded by the County of Brant, the city is politically independent... |
| 20 | Canada |
Brendan Childerley | R | 2009 | Stratford, Ontario Stratford, Ontario Stratford is a city on the Avon River in Perth County in southwestern Ontario, Canada with a population of 32,000.When the area was first settled by Europeans in 1832, the townsite and the river were named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is the seat of Perth County. Stratford was... |
| 23 | Canada |
Ben Dubois | L | 2009 | Belle River, Ontario |
| 25 | Canada |
Daniel Zweep | L | 2008 | Bradford, Ontario Bradford, Ontario Bradford is the primary country urban area of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, in Canada. It overlooks a beautiful and prosperous farming community, known as The Holland Marsh, located on the Holland River that flows into Lake Simcoe... |
| 28 | Canada |
Mike Halmo | L | 2007 | Waterloo, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario Waterloo is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It is the smallest of the three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is adjacent to the city of Kitchener.... |
| 29 | Canada |
Curtis Gabriel | R | 2010 | Newmarket, Ontario Newmarket, Ontario Newmarket is a town in Southern Ontario located approximately 50 km north of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area and is connected to Toronto by freeway, and is served by three interchanges along Highway 404. It is also connected to Highway 400 via Highway 9... |
| 37 | Canada |
Liam Heelis | R | 2010 | Georgetown, Ontario Georgetown, Ontario Georgetown is a community in the town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada and is part of the Regional Municipality of Halton. It is situated on the Credit River, located approximately 60 km west of Toronto making it part of the Greater Toronto Area... |
Team records
Records listed include those achieved during the years of the Owen Sound Platers, 1989-2000| Team records for a single season | ||
| Statistic | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most points | 97 | 2010–11 2010–11 OHL season The 2010–11 OHL season is the 31st season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 23, 2010 and ended on March 20, 2011.... |
| Most wins | 46 | 2010–11 |
| Most goals for | 330 | 1992–93 |
| Least goals for | 200 | 2001–02 |
| Least goals against | 187 | 2004–05 |
| Most goals against | 373 | 1990–91 |
| Individual player records for a single season | |||
| Statistic | Player | Total | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most goals | Andrew Brunette Andrew Brunette Andrew Brunette is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Brunette grew up in the small community of Valley East, Ontario just outside of Sudbury... |
62 | 1992–93 |
| Most assists | Andrew Brunette | 100 | 1992–93 |
| Most points | Andrew Brunette | 162 | 1992–93 |
| Most points, rookie | Marian Kacir | 56 | 1992–93 |
| Most points, defenseman | Scott Walker | 91 | 1992–93 |
| Best + / - | Robby Mignardi | 2010–11 | |
| Most penalty minutes | Theo Peckham Theo Peckham Theo "Teddy" Peckham is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Professional:Peckham was drafted 75th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.... |
236 | 2005–06 |
| Best GAA (goalie) | Mike Brown | 2.49 | 2004–05 |
| Most wins (goalie) | Curtis Sanford Curtis Sanford Curtis Sanford is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
30 | 1993–94 1993–94 OHL season The 1993–94 OHL season was the 14th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Sixteen teams each played 66 games. The North Bay Centennials won the J... |
| Goalies = minimum 1500 minutes played | |||
Regular season
- 1989–2000 as Owen Sound Platers
- 2000–present as Owen Sound Attack
Legend: OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | SL | Points | Pct % | Goals For |
Goals Against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–90 | 66 | 28 | 31 | 7 | - | ||||||
| 63 | 0.477 | 265 | 305 | 4th Emms | |||||||
| 1990–91 | 66 | 13 | 48 | 5 | - | ||||||
| 31 | 0.235 | 269 | 373 | 7th Emms | |||||||
| 1991–92 | 66 | 23 | 41 | 2 | - | ||||||
| 48 | 0.364 | 260 | 315 | 6th Emms | |||||||
| 1992–93 | 66 | 29 | 29 | 8 | - | ||||||
| 66 | 0.500 | 330 | 324 | 4th Emms | |||||||
| 1993–94 1993–94 OHL season The 1993–94 OHL season was the 14th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Sixteen teams each played 66 games. The North Bay Centennials won the J... |
66 | 34 | 30 | 2 | - | ||||||
| 70 | 0.530 | 303 | 284 | 4th Emms | |||||||
| 1994–95 1994–95 OHL season The 1994–95 OHL season was the 15th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Sixteen teams each played 66 games. The Detroit Junior Red Wings won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Guelph Storm... |
66 | 22 | 38 | 6 | - | ||||||
| 50 | 0.379 | 239 | 299 | 3rd Central | |||||||
| 1995–96 1995–96 OHL season The 1995–96 OHL season was the 16th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Seventeen teams each played 66 games. The Peterborough Petes won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Guelph Storm. The Detroit Junior Red Wings become the Detroit Whalers.-Notes:... |
66 | 29 | 32 | 5 | - | ||||||
| 63 | 0.477 | 274 | 313 | 4th Central | |||||||
| 1996–97 1996–97 OHL season The 1996–97 OHL season was the 17th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Seventeen teams each played 66 games. The Oshawa Generals won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Ottawa 67's... |
66 | 27 | 37 | 2 | - | ||||||
| 56 | 0.424 | 258 | 318 | 4th Central | |||||||
| 1997–98 1997–98 OHL season The 1997–98 OHL season was the 18th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Eighteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Storm won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Ottawa 67's. The Toronto St. Michael's Majors name is re-activated when they are awarded a franchise, they would play in the... |
66 | 27 | 34 | 5 | - | ||||||
| 59 | 0.447 | 270 | 312 | 4th Central | |||||||
| 1998–99 1998–99 OHL season The 1998–99 OHL season was the 19th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Belleville Bulls won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the London Knights.... |
68 | 39 | 24 | 5 | - | ||||||
| 83 | 0.610 | 312 | 293 | 2nd Midwest | |||||||
| 1999–2000 1999–2000 OHL season The 1999–2000 OHL season was the 20th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Barrie Colts won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Plymouth Whalers.-Eastern Conference:-Western Conference:-Scoring leaders:... |
68 | 21 | 41 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| 54 | 0.353 | 237 | 292 | 5th Midwest | |||||||
| 2000–01 | 68 | 31 | 27 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 72 | 0.507 | 256 | 236 | 4th Midwest | |||||||
| 2001–02 | 68 | 24 | 31 | 10 | 3 | ||||||
| 61 | 0.426 | 200 | 240 | 4th Midwest | |||||||
| 2002–03 | 68 | 27 | 30 | 7 | 4 | ||||||
| 65 | 0.449 | 206 | 243 | 4th Midwest | |||||||
| 2003–04 | 68 | 30 | 27 | 7 | 4 | ||||||
| 71 | 0.493 | 202 | 210 | 4th Midwest | |||||||
| 2004–05 | 68 | 40 | 18 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 90 | 0.640 | 245 | 187 | 2nd Midwest | |||||||
| 2005–06 | 68 | 32 | 29 | ||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 71 | 0.522 | 239 | 239 | 4th Midwest | |||||
| 2006–07 | 68 | 31 | 30 | ||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 69 | 0.507 | 256 | 261 | 4th Midwest | |||||
| 2007–08 2007–08 OHL season The 2007–08 OHL season was the 28th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams played 68 games each during the schedule, that started on September 19, 2007, and concluded on March 16, 2008.... |
68 | 20 | 41 | ||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 47 | 0.346 | 200 | 290 | 4th Midwest | |||||
| 2008–09 2008–09 OHL season The 2008–09 OHL season was the 29th season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 17, 2008 and concluded on March 15, 2009.... |
68 | 26 | 27 | ||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 67 | 0.493 | 226 | 258 | 4th Midwest | |||||
| 2009–10 2009–10 OHL season The 2009–10 OHL season was the 30th season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 17, 2009 and ended on March 14, 2010.... |
68 | 27 | 33 | ||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 62 | 0.456 | 221 | 276 | 5th Midwest | |||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 OHL season The 2010–11 OHL season is the 31st season of the Ontario Hockey League . Twenty teams played 68 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on September 23, 2010 and ended on March 20, 2011.... |
68 | 46 | 17 | ||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 97 | 0.713 | 283 | 215 | 1st Midwest |
Playoffs
- 1989–90 Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 3 in first round.
Lost to Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 1 in quarter-finals. - 1990–91 Out of playoffs.
- 1991–92 Lost to London Knights 4 games to 1 in first round.
- 1992–93 Defeated Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 0 in first round.
Lost to S.S. Marie Greyhounds 4 games to 0 in quarter-finals. - 1993–94 Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in division quarter-finals.
Lost to Detroit Jr. Red Wings 4 games to 0 in division semi-finals. - 1994–95 Defeated Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
Lost to Guelph Storm 4 games to 0 in quarter-finals. - 1995–96 Lost to Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
- 1996–97 Lost to Barrie Colts 4 games to 0 in division quarter-finals.
- 1997–98 Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 1 in quarter-finals. - 1998–99 Defeated S.S.Marie Greyhounds 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
Defeated Guelph Storm 4 games to 2 in conference semi-finals.
Lost to London Knights 4 games to 1 in conference finals. - 1999–2000 Out of playoffs.
- 2000–01 Lost to Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2001–02 Out of playoffs.
- 2002–03 Lost to Plymouth Whalers 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2003–04 Lost to Guelph Storm 4 games to 3 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2004–05 Defeated Plymouth Whalers 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals. - 2005–06 Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
Lost to London Knights 4 games to 2 in conference semi-finals. - 2006–07 Lost to London Knights 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2007–08 Out of playoffs.
- 2008–09 Lost to Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2009-10 Out of playoffs.
- 2010–11 Defeated London Knights 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
Defeated Plymouth Whalers 4 games to 0 in conference semi-finals.
Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 1 in conference finals.
Defeated Mississauga Majors 4 games to 3 in finals. OHL CHAMPIONS
Uniforms and logos
- Uniform colours: Black, white, gold, and red
- Logo design: An angry bear with broken hockey stick
- Mascot: Cubby
- 2010-11 Third Jersey: Blue, red, and white with Owen Sound MercurysOwen Sound MercurysThe Owen Sound Mercurys are a defunct Canadian senior ice hockey team. The team played in the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and participated in the OHA Senior A Hockey League, the highest possible level of Canadian Senior hockey.-History:...
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Arena
The Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre received extensive renovations beginning in 2001.Private boxes and a restaurant were added, as well as upgrading the facility in general. The arena hosted the 2005 OHL All-Star Classic.
- Capacity = 4,300 (incl. standing)
- Ice Size = 200' x 85'
The Bayshore Community Centre is also home to the Owen Sound Greys
Owen Sound Greys
The Owen Sound Greys are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Mid-Western division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League...
of the Midwestern Junior B Hockey League
Midwestern Junior B Hockey League
The Mid-Western Junior Hockey League was a junior ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association from 1973 until 2007. As of 2007, the league has become a division of the newly formed Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League...
, the Owen Sound Rams
Owen Sound Rams
The Owen Sound North Stars are Junior "B" box lacrosse team from Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. The North Stars play in the OLA Junior B Lacrosse League....
of the OLA Junior B Lacrosse League
OLA Junior B Lacrosse League
The Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association in Ontario, Canada.-History:The Junior "B" level of the Ontario Lacrosse Association has been around since at least 1964...
, and the Owen Sound Woodsmen
Owen Sound Woodsmen
The Owen Sound NorthStars are a Canadian Senior box lacrosse team. The team played in the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and participate in the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League...
of the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League
OLA Senior B Lacrosse League
The OLA Senior B Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league based out of Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. Many of the players in the league play or have played in the National Lacrosse League...
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- Bayshore Community Centre The OHL Arena & Travel Guide
External links
- www.attackhockey.com Official web site
- Ontario Hockey League Official web site
- Canadian Hockey League Official web site