Mississauga Chargers
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The Mississauga Chargers are a Junior "A" ice hockey
team from Mississauga
, Ontario
, Canada
. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League. They are the product of a 1990 merger of two former Metro Junior B franchises, the Thornhill Thunderbirds and the Markham Connection. After the 1990 merger the team spent one year in Markham known as the Markham Thunderbirds, and in 1991 they returned to their Thornhill Thunderbirds
name for one season. In 1992, the team moved to Mississauga. As a member of the Metro Junior A Hockey League
they participated for 3 seasons. They left for the OPJHL in 1995. They have had a glim past few years, but in the 2007-08 season they saw a rare light when team captain Bruce Crawford lead the entire OPJHL in scoring (41-57-98)
Playoffs
Markham Travelways/Connections Franchise
Playoffs
Notable alumni
Other Mississauga Teams
External links
Ice hockey
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team from Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga is a city in Southern Ontario located in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and in the western part of the Greater Toronto Area. With an estimated population of 734,000, it is Canada's sixth-most populous municipality, and has almost doubled in population in each of the last two decades...
, Ontario
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. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League. They are the product of a 1990 merger of two former Metro Junior B franchises, the Thornhill Thunderbirds and the Markham Connection. After the 1990 merger the team spent one year in Markham known as the Markham Thunderbirds, and in 1991 they returned to their Thornhill Thunderbirds
Thornhill Thunderbirds
The Thornhill Thunderbirds were a Canadian Junior "B" ice hockey team from Thornhill, Ontario. They played in the Central Junior B Hockey League.-History:...
name for one season. In 1992, the team moved to Mississauga. As a member of the Metro Junior A Hockey League
Metro Junior A Hockey League
----The Metro Junior "A" Hockey League was a junior level ice hockey league based out of Southern Ontario. The league originated in 1956 as the Metro Junior "B" Hockey League, which lasted until 1991, when it changed its designation from Junior B to Junior A. It remained a Jr...
they participated for 3 seasons. They left for the OPJHL in 1995. They have had a glim past few years, but in the 2007-08 season they saw a rare light when team captain Bruce Crawford lead the entire OPJHL in scoring (41-57-98)
Richmond Hill/Thornhill Franchise
This franchise had begun in 1981 as the Weston Dukes, becoming the King City Dukes in 1984, and becoming the Richmond Hill Dukes in 1987 for one season. The team moved to Thornill in 1988, and was named the Thunderbirds for two seasons before the merger.Markham Travelways/Connection Franchise
In 1983 the North York Flames moved to Markham, and were named as the Travelways. In 1989 they were renamed the Markham Connection after the Travelways bus sponsor was sold.The Thornhill Franchise
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
Weston Dukes | ||||||||||
1980-81 | 42 | 14 | 22 | 6 | ||||||
183 | 201 | 34 | 10th Metro B | DNQ | ||||||
1981-82 | 34 | 11 | 19 | 4 | ||||||
148 | 202 | 26 | 10th Metro B | |||||||
1982-83 | 35 | 3 | 25 | 7 | ||||||
149 | 255 | 13 | 12th Metro B | |||||||
1983-84 | 42 | 16 | 19 | 7 | ||||||
198 | 216 | 39 | 7th Metro B | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
King City Dukes | ||||||||||
1984-85 | 36 | 15 | 21 | 0 | ||||||
192 | 195 | 30 | 8th Metro B | |||||||
1985-86 | 37 | 12 | 22 | 3 | ||||||
205 | 243 | 27 | 9th Metro B | DNQ | ||||||
1986-87 | 37 | 17 | 17 | 3 | ||||||
202 | 223 | 37 | 8th Metro B | Lost Quarter-final | ||||||
Richmond Hill Dukes | ||||||||||
1987-88 | 37 | 9 | 24 | 4 | ||||||
178 | 244 | 22 | 11th Metro B | DNQ | ||||||
Thornhill Thunderbirds | ||||||||||
1988-89 | 38 | 19 | 13 | 6 | ||||||
190 | 172 | 44 | 3rd Metro B | |||||||
1989-90 | 44 | 27 | 9 | 8 | ||||||
246 | 147 | 62 | 3rd Metro B | Won League | ||||||
Markham Thunderbirds | ||||||||||
1990-91 | 44 | 18 | 20 | 6 | ||||||
176 | 171 | 42 | 8th Metro B | |||||||
Thornhill Thunderbirds | ||||||||||
1991-92 | 44 | 36 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
245 | 113 | 74 | 1st Metro A | |||||||
Mississauga Senators | ||||||||||
1992-93 | 48 | 25 | 18 | 5 | ||||||
212 | 177 | 55 | 5th Metro A | |||||||
1993-94 | 50 | 17 | 31 | 2 | ||||||
213 | 260 | 36 | 12th Metro A | DNQ | ||||||
Mississauga Chargers | ||||||||||
1994-95 | 50 | 23 | 24 | 3 | ||||||
249 | 271 | 49 | 7th Metro A | |||||||
1995-96 1995–96 OPJHL season The 1995–96 OPJHL season is the 3rd season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The twenty-two teams of the MacKenzie, MacKinnon, Phillips, and Ruddock Divisions competed in a 50-game schedule... |
50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | ||||||
258 | 203 | 65 | 3rd OPJHL-Me | |||||||
1996-97 1996–97 OPJHL season The 1996–97 OPJHL season is the 4th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The twenty-two teams of the MacKenzie, MacKinnon, Phillips, and Ruddock Divisions competed in a 51-game schedule... |
51 | 29 | 19 | 3 | ||||||
234 | 220 | 62 | 3rd OPJHL-Me | |||||||
1997-98 1997–98 OPJHL season The 1997–98 OPJHL season is the 5th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The twenty-two teams of the MacKenzie, MacKinnon, Phillips, and Ruddock Divisions competed in a 51-game schedule... |
51 | 15 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 178 | 265 | 37 | 4th OPJHL-Me | |
1998-99 1998–99 OPJHL season The 1998–99 OPJHL season is the 6th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-seven teams of the Central, East, and West divisions competed in a 51-game schedule... |
51 | 6 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 161 | 321 | 16 | 12th OPJHL-W | |
1999-00 1999–2000 OPJHL season The 1999–2000 OPJHL season is the 7th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-five teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
49 | 19 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 190 | 220 | 44 | 7th OPJHL-W | |
2000-01 2000–01 OPJHL season The 2000–01 OPJHL season is the 8th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-seven teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
49 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 216 | 194 | 58 | 4th OPJHL-W | |
2001-02 2001–02 OPJHL season The 2001–02 OPJHL season is the 9th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-six teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
49 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 174 | 164 | 44 | 7th OPJHL-W | |
2002-03 2002–03 OPJHL season The 2002–03 OPJHL season is the 10th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-five teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
49 | 24 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 189 | 203 | 54 | 6th OPJHL-W | |
2003-04 2003–04 OPJHL season The 2003–04 OPJHL season is the 11th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-five teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
49 | 25 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 214 | 225 | 53 | 5th OPJHL-W | |
2004-05 2004–05 OPJHL season The 2004–05 OPJHL season is the 12th season of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League . The thirty-five teams of the North, South, East, and West divisions competed in a 49-game schedule.... |
49 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 197 | 260 | 31 | 8th OPJHL-W | |
2005-06 2005–06 OPJHL season -East/South:-West/North:Note: E is East, S is South, W is West, N is North, WC is Wild Card.Playoff results are listed by Pointstreak on the official league website .-Dudley Hewitt Cup Championship:... |
49 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 173 | 221 | 36 | 8th OPJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF |
2006-07 2006–07 OPJHL season -East/South:-West/North:Note: E is East, S is South, W is West, N is North, WC is Wild Card.Playoff results are listed by Pointstreak on the official league website .-Dudley Hewitt Cup Championship:... |
49 | 15 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 179 | 272 | 31 | 7th OPJHL-W | Lost Conf. QF |
2007-08 | 49 | 22 | 23 | |||||||
4 | 213 | 245 | 48 | 7th OPJHL-W | ||||||
2008-09 | 49 | 11 | 33 | |||||||
5 | 186 | 300 | 27 | 9th OJHL-M | ||||||
2009-10 | 56 | 18 | 34 | |||||||
4 | 207 | 273 | 40 | 12th OJAHL | DNQ | |||||
2010-11 | 50 | 12 | 34 | |||||||
4 | 184 | 299 | 28 | 7th OJHL-W | DNQ |
Playoffs
- 1990 Won League
- Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Bramalea BluesBramalea BluesThe Bramalea Blues were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bramalea, Ontario, Canada. Their final two seasons were played in Brampton, Ontario at the Powerade Centre. They were a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League but also used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League. They joined...
4-games-to-2 - Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Henry Carr Crusaders 4-games-to-2
- Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3 METJHL CHAMPIONS
- 1991 Lost Preliminary
- Kingston VoyageursKingston VoyageursThe Kingston Voyageurs are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Kingston, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.-History:The Voyageurs entered the Metro Junior B Hockey League in 1974...
defeated Markham Thunderbirds 2-games-to-1- 1992 Lost Semi-final
- Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Pickering PanthersPickering PanthersThe Pickering Panthers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Pickering, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey but also used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League.-History:...
4-games-to-none - Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Thunderbirds 4-games-to-2
- 1993 Lost Quarter-final
- St. Michael's BuzzersSt. Michael's BuzzersThe St. Michael's Buzzers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Canadian Hockey League.-History:...
defeated Mississauga Senators 4-games-to-2- 1994 DNQ
- 1995 Lost Quarter-final
- Caledon CanadiansCaledon CanadiansThe Caledon Canadians are a defunct Junior "A" ice hockey team from Caledon, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League and were the only team in the "Metro" to win an Ontario Hockey Association Junior "A" Championship.-History:...
defeated Mississauga Chargers 4-games-to-none
Markham Travelways/Connections Franchise
Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
North York Rangers | ||||||||||
1974-75 | 38 | 12 | 21 | 5 | ||||||
170 | 201 | 29 | 10th Metro B | |||||||
1975-76 | 36 | 7 | 23 | 6 | ||||||
153 | 208 | 20 | 12th Metro B | |||||||
1976-77 | 36 | 15 | 17 | 4 | ||||||
192 | 172 | 34 | 10th Metro B | |||||||
North York Flames | ||||||||||
1977-78 | 35 | 8 | 19 | 8 | ||||||
167 | 177 | 24 | 12th Metro B | |||||||
1978-79 | 44 | 22 | 18 | 4 | ||||||
265 | 235 | 48 | 7th Metro B | |||||||
1979-80 | 42 | 24 | 11 | 7 | ||||||
290 | 201 | 55 | 3rd Metro B | |||||||
1980-81 | 42 | 24 | 14 | 4 | ||||||
223 | 178 | 52 | 4th Metro B | |||||||
1981-82 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | ||||||
177 | 191 | 33 | 7th Metro B | |||||||
1982-83 | 36 | 6 | 26 | 4 | ||||||
153 | 251 | 16 | 11th Metro B | |||||||
Markham Travelways | ||||||||||
1983-84 | 42 | 14 | 24 | 4 | ||||||
186 | 225 | 34 | 10th Metro B | DNQ | ||||||
1984-85 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 2 | ||||||
218 | 185 | 48 | 4th Metro B | |||||||
1985-86 | 37 | 23 | 6 | 8 | ||||||
245 | 172 | 54 | 3rd Metro B | Lost Semi-final | ||||||
1986-87 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | ||||||
171 | 146 | 45 | 4th Metro B | Lost Semi-final | ||||||
1987-88 | 37 | 19 | 12 | 6 | ||||||
196 | 154 | 44 | 5th Metro B | Lost Final | ||||||
1988-89 | 40 | 12 | 25 | 3 | ||||||
150 | 229 | 27 | 9th Metro B | |||||||
Markham Connection | ||||||||||
1989-90 | 44 | 12 | 27 | 5 | ||||||
192 | 291 | 29 | 9th Metro B |
Playoffs
- 1990 Lost Preliminary
- Oshawa Legionaires defeated Markham Connections 3-games-to-none
Notable alumni
- Adam GravesAdam GravesAdam Graves is a former professional hockey player. He is best-known for his ten-year tenure with the New York Rangers. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, and San Jose Sharks...
- Curtis JosephCurtis JosephCurtis Shayne Joseph is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He last played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League....
- Manny LegaceManny LegacéEmmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los...
- Mark PopovicMark PopovicMark Popovic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the SCL Tigersin the Swiss National League A.-Professional career:...
- Kyle QuinceyKyle QuinceyKyle Quincey is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
Other Mississauga TeamsAdam Graves
Adam Graves is a former professional hockey player. He is best-known for his ten-year tenure with the New York Rangers. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, and San Jose Sharks...
Curtis Joseph
Curtis Shayne Joseph is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He last played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League....
Manny Legacé
Emmanuel Legace, is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League. He most recently played in the National Hockey League for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also played in the National Hockey League for the Los...
Mark Popovic
Mark Popovic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the SCL Tigersin the Swiss National League A.-Professional career:...
Kyle Quincey
Kyle Quincey is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...