North Bay Centennials
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The North Bay Centennials were a junior
ice hockey
team in the Ontario Hockey League
, who played from 1982–2002. The team was based in North Bay, Ontario
.
The team can trace its roots back to St. Catharines, Ontario
, where it played from 1943–1976, as the Falcons, Teepees and Black Hawks, winning the Memorial Cup
in 1954 and 1960.
The Centennials won back-to-back Emms division titles in 1986 and 1987. In 1987 the OHL organized a Super Series for the right to host the Memorial Cup
tournament between the Leyden Division champions Oshawa Generals
, and the Emms Division champions North Bay Centennials. The super series was played while the first round of the playoffs was taking place (at the time, regular season division champions would receive a bye and advance to the second round of the postseason). North Bay came within one game of hosting the national junior championship, losing game seven to the Oshawa Generals. In the OHL championship series that year the Centennials and Generals faced off again with the same result, Oshawa defeating North Bay 4 games to 3. Since the Oshawa Generals were both host and champion, a revision to the Memorial Cup format was made where it was reduced to a three team tournament and the North Bay Centennials eliminated. It was the first three team tournament since 1982 and to this day it is the last 3-team tournament.
Determined to return to the Memorial Cup, coach and general manager Bert Templeton began building his team for another championship run. In 1991–92 North Bay would return to the OHL finals, losing to their northern counterparts, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
in seven games. Templeton was awarded the OHL Executive of the Year
for the 1991–92 season.
Two years later in 1994, North Bay was on top of the league winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy
. They entered the playoffs as the #1 ranked junior team in Canada. This time the Centennials would prevail in the finals by defeating the Detroit Junior Red Wings in seven games. Injuries began to take their toll on the team as they headed to the 1994 Memorial Cup
, played in Laval, Quebec
. North Bay dropped all three games on the round-robin; losing 5-4 to the Laval Titan
, 3-1 to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens
, and 5-1 to the Kamloops Blazers
.
Templeton was awarded the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League Coach of the Year in 1994. He asked for a raise in renegotiating his contract. When the raise was not given, Templeton and the Centennials parted ways.
After Bert Templeton was let go, the Centennials fell on hard times with many losing seasons. The Cents never regained their previous form and attendance dropped off yearly.
For the 1999–2000 season, the Centennials released new uniforms with an updated logo to boost retail sales. However, profits were still declining. Combined with an aging facility, the team became unprofitable and was ultimately sold to a group of American investors in 2002, and moved to Saginaw, Michigan
to become the Saginaw Spirit
.
for the 1991–92 season.
When the Centennials won the championship in 1994, Templeton was awarded the Matt Leyden Trophy
as OHL Coach of the Year, and the CHL Coach of the Year Award. He asked for a raise in renegotiating his contract. Failing which, Templeton and the Centennials parted ways.
Shane Parker took over for two and a half seasons, replaced by Greg Bignell for a year and a half. Mike Kelly coched the last four years. He resigned when the team departed North Bay.
The North Bay Centennials logo from 1982 to 1999 used the Centennials name and four wheels to form the shape of a locomotive engine. Home jerseys were white with black and gold trim. Away jerseys were black with white and gold trim. North Bay later wore a third jersey with a gold background with black and white trim. Shoulder patches featured a front view of a locomotive on tracks.
The Centennials new logo from 1999 to 2002 was an angry hockey stick wielding railroad engineer above the name of the team. Home jerseys were white with black and gold trim. Away jerseys were black with white and gold trim. The new jerseys had the previous main logo as shoulder patches. Merchandise done by Carte Blanche Promotional Products.
. The Gardens was built in 1955 and currently is home to the North Bay Skyhawks
, and also hosted the 1998 OHL All-Star game.
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...
ice hockey
Ice hockey
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team 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....
, who played from 1982–2002. The team was based in North Bay, Ontario
North Bay, Ontario
North Bay is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Nipissing District, and takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing.-History:...
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History
The North Bay Centennials or "Cents" as they were popularly known, were named after the 100th anniversary of the railroad in North Bay. The team came to the city in 1982 after the new owners of the Niagara Falls Flyers failed to get a deal for a new arena, and chose to relocate to North Bay which already had an adequate facility in operation.The team can trace its roots back to St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines is the largest city in Canada's Niagara Region and the sixth largest urban area in Ontario, Canada, with 97.11 square kilometres of land...
, where it played from 1943–1976, as the Falcons, Teepees and Black Hawks, winning 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...
in 1954 and 1960.
The Centennials won back-to-back Emms division titles in 1986 and 1987. In 1987 the OHL organized a Super Series for the right to host 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 between the Leyden Division champions Oshawa Generals
Oshawa Generals
The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League...
, and the Emms Division champions North Bay Centennials. The super series was played while the first round of the playoffs was taking place (at the time, regular season division champions would receive a bye and advance to the second round of the postseason). North Bay came within one game of hosting the national junior championship, losing game seven to the Oshawa Generals. In the OHL championship series that year the Centennials and Generals faced off again with the same result, Oshawa defeating North Bay 4 games to 3. Since the Oshawa Generals were both host and champion, a revision to the Memorial Cup format was made where it was reduced to a three team tournament and the North Bay Centennials eliminated. It was the first three team tournament since 1982 and to this day it is the last 3-team tournament.
Determined to return to the Memorial Cup, coach and general manager Bert Templeton began building his team for another championship run. In 1991–92 North Bay would return to the OHL finals, losing to their northern counterparts, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey...
in seven games. Templeton was awarded 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...
for the 1991–92 season.
Two years later in 1994, North Bay was on top of the league winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy
Hamilton Spectator Trophy
The Hamilton Spectator Trophy is an award given to the Ontario Hockey League team who finishes the season with the best record. It was first presented to the Ontario Hockey Association by The Hamilton Spectator. The trophy was first presented in 1957–58....
. They entered the playoffs as the #1 ranked junior team in Canada. This time the Centennials would prevail in the finals by defeating the Detroit Junior Red Wings in seven games. Injuries began to take their toll on the team as they headed to the 1994 Memorial Cup
1994 Memorial Cup
The 1994 Memorial Cup was held May 14-22 at the Colisée de Laval in Laval, Quebec. Participating teams were the host Laval Titan from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, as well as the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League, which were...
, played in Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
. North Bay dropped all three games on the round-robin; losing 5-4 to the Laval Titan
Laval Titan
The Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:...
, 3-1 to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens
Chicoutimi Saguenéens
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:...
, and 5-1 to the Kamloops Blazers
Kamloops Blazers
The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:...
.
Templeton was awarded the Ontario Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League Coach of the Year in 1994. He asked for a raise in renegotiating his contract. When the raise was not given, Templeton and the Centennials parted ways.
For the 1999–2000 season, the Centennials released new uniforms with an updated logo to boost retail sales. However, profits were still declining. Combined with an aging facility, the team became unprofitable and was ultimately sold to a group of American investors in 2002, and moved to Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
to become the Saginaw Spirit
Saginaw Spirit
The Saginaw Spirit is a major junior ice hockey team based in Saginaw, Michigan. They are members of the West Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League , one of the Major Junior leagues of the Canadian Hockey League ....
.
Championships
The Centennials best year was 1994, when the team was first overall in the regular season, won the league championship and made the trip to the national championship. North Bay also won three division titles, and made three trips to the OHL championship series.
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Coaches
In twenty years of operation, the North Bay Centennials had four coaches. The legendary Bert Templeton carried over from Niagara Falls and guided the team for its first twelve years in North Bay. He later became the team's general manager in addition to coaching. He was awarded the OHL Executive of the YearOHL 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...
for the 1991–92 season.
When the Centennials won the championship in 1994, Templeton was awarded the Matt Leyden Trophy
Matt Leyden Trophy
The Matt Leyden Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year as selected by OHL coaches and general managers. Teams were not permitted to vote for a coach from their own hockey club...
as OHL Coach of the Year, and the CHL Coach of the Year Award. He asked for a raise in renegotiating his contract. Failing which, Templeton and the Centennials parted ways.
Shane Parker took over for two and a half seasons, replaced by Greg Bignell for a year and a half. Mike Kelly coched the last four years. He resigned when the team departed North Bay.
- 1982–1994 - Bert TempletonBert TempletonBert Templeton was a junior ice hockey coach. He worked primarily in the Ontario Hockey League from 1974 to 2003....
(12 years) - 1994–1996 - Shane Parker (2.5 years)
- 1997–1998 - Greg Bignell (1.5 years)
- 1998–2002 - Mike Kelly (4 years)
Award winners
- 1987-88 - Len Soccio, Leo Lalonde Memorial TrophyLeo Lalonde Memorial TrophyThe Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the best overage player in the Ontario Hockey League. The Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy was donated by the trainers of the Ontario Hockey League in memory of the late Leo Lalonde, former chief scout of OHL Central Scouting.-Winners:*2010-11...
(Overage Player of the Year) - 1991–92 - Drake Berehowsky, CHL Defenceman of the YearCHL Defenceman of the YearThe CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League.-Winners:*2010-11 Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires*2009–10 David Savard, Moncton Wildcats*2008–09 Jonathon Blum, Vancouver Giants...
& Max Kaminsky TrophyMax Kaminsky TrophyThe Max Kaminsky Trophy is awarded each year to the most outstanding defenceman in the Ontario Hockey League. Prior to 1969, the same trophy was awarded to the most sportsmanlike player in the league; since then, that player has been awarded the William Hanley Trophy.The award is named in honour of...
(Most Outstanding Defenceman, OHL) - 1991–92 - John Spoltore, Leo Lalonde Memorial TrophyLeo Lalonde Memorial TrophyThe Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the best overage player in the Ontario Hockey League. The Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy was donated by the trainers of the Ontario Hockey League in memory of the late Leo Lalonde, former chief scout of OHL Central Scouting.-Winners:*2010-11...
(Overage Player of the Year) & William Hanley TrophyWilliam Hanley TrophyThe William Hanley Trophy is awarded to the Ontario Hockey League's Most Sportsmanlike Player. It is named for William Hanley, a former secretary-manager of the Ontario Hockey Association who served in that capacity for twenty-five years...
(Most Sportsmanlike Player) - 1991–92 - Sandy Allan, F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy (Best Rookie GAA)
- 1993–94 - Vitali Yachmenev, CHL Rookie of the YearCHL Rookie of the YearThe CHL Rookie of the Year Award is given out annually to the top rookie in the Canadian Hockey League.-Winners:*2010–11 Nail Yakupov, Sarnia Sting*2009–10 Matt Puempel, Peterborough Petes*2008–09 Brett Connolly, Prince George Cougars...
& Emms Family AwardEmms Family AwardThe Emms Family Award is presented annually to the top first year player in the Ontario Hockey League.The award was donated to the OHL by Leighton "Hap" Emms, former owner of franchises in Barrie, Niagara Falls and St...
(Rookie of the Year, OHL) - 1993–94 - B. J. MacPherson, Leo Lalonde Memorial TrophyLeo Lalonde Memorial TrophyThe Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the best overage player in the Ontario Hockey League. The Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy was donated by the trainers of the Ontario Hockey League in memory of the late Leo Lalonde, former chief scout of OHL Central Scouting.-Winners:*2010-11...
(Overage Player of the Year) - 1993–94 - Sandy Allan & Scott Roche, Dave Pinkney TrophyDave Pinkney TrophyThe Dave Pinkney Trophy is awarded to the goaltenders of the team that has the best team goals-against-average in the Ontario Hockey League.-Winners:*2009–10 J.P. Anderson & Mickael Audette, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors...
(Lowest Team GAA) - 1993–94 - Scott Roche, F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy (Best Rookie GAA)
- 1994–95 - Brad Brown, Dan Snyder Memorial TrophyDan Snyder Memorial TrophyThe 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...
(Humanitarian of the Year) - 1994–95 - Vitali Yachmenev, William Hanley TrophyWilliam Hanley TrophyThe William Hanley Trophy is awarded to the Ontario Hockey League's Most Sportsmanlike Player. It is named for William Hanley, a former secretary-manager of the Ontario Hockey Association who served in that capacity for twenty-five years...
(Most Sportsmanlike Player)
NHL alumni
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Regular season
| 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 | Points | Pct % | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
| 1982–83 | 70 | 44 | 23 | 3 | ||||||
| 91 | 0.650 | 352 | 285 | 3rd Emms | ||||||
| 1983–84 | 70 | 22 | 43 | 5 | ||||||
| 49 | 0.350 | 236 | 327 | 5th Emms | ||||||
| 1984–85 1984–85 OHL season The 1984–85 OHL season was the 5th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Peterborough Petes. The Greyhounds also set an OHL record that still stands, going 33–0 at home in the regular... |
66 | 34 | 28 | 4 | ||||||
| 72 | 0.545 | 289 | 254 | 3rd Emms | ||||||
| 1985–86 1985–86 OHL season The 1985–86 OHL season was the 6th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Guelph Platers won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Belleville Bulls.-Final standings:-Scoring leaders:-Division Quarterfinals:... |
66 | 41 | 21 | 4 | ||||||
| 86 | 0.652 | 330 | 240 | 1st Emms | ||||||
| 1986–87 1986–87 OHL season The 1986–87 OHL season was the 7th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Oshawa Generals won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the North Bay Centennials.-Final standings:-Scoring leaders:... |
66 | 46 | 18 | 2 | ||||||
| 94 | 0.712 | 357 | 216 | 1st Emms | ||||||
| 1987–88 | 66 | 31 | 30 | 5 | ||||||
| 67 | 0.508 | 284 | 257 | 4th Emms | ||||||
| 1988–89 | 66 | 24 | 36 | 6 | ||||||
| 54 | 0.409 | 282 | 334 | 6th Emms | ||||||
| 1989–90 | 66 | 23 | 35 | 8 | ||||||
| 54 | 0.409 | 292 | 314 | 5th Emms | ||||||
| 1990–91 | 66 | 40 | 23 | 3 | ||||||
| 83 | 0.629 | 322 | 247 | 2nd Leyden | ||||||
| 1991–92 | 66 | 40 | 21 | 5 | ||||||
| 85 | 0.644 | 323 | 259 | 2nd Leyden | ||||||
| 1992–93 | 66 | 22 | 38 | 6 | ||||||
| 50 | 0.379 | 251 | 299 | 7th Leyden | ||||||
| 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 | 46 | 15 | 5 | ||||||
| 97 | 0.735 | 351 | 226 | 1st Leyden | ||||||
| 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 | 35 | 27 | 4 | ||||||
| 74 | 0.561 | 272 | 247 | 3rd Eastern | ||||||
| 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 | 14 | 45 | 7 | ||||||
| 35 | 0.265 | 242 | 360 | 6th Eastern | ||||||
| 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 | 14 | 44 | 8 | ||||||
| 36 | 0.273 | 214 | 337 | 6th Eastern | ||||||
| 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 | 15 | 45 | 6 | ||||||
| 36 | 0.273 | 213 | 291 | 6th 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 | 22 | 40 | 6 | ||||||
| 50 | 0.368 | 215 | 248 | 3rd Central | ||||||
| 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 | 24 | 35 | 6 | 3 | 57 | 0.397 | 214 | 253 | 3rd Central |
| 2000–01 | 68 | 32 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 72 | 0.515 | 232 | 220 | 3rd Central |
| 2001–02 | 68 | 18 | 37 | 8 | 5 | 60 | 0.324 | 185 | 247 | 4th Central |
| Total | 1336 | 587 | 632 | 107 | 10 | |||||
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Playoffs
- 1982–83 Defeated Windsor Spitfires 6 points to 0 in first round.
Lost to Kitchener Rangers 8 points to 2 in quarter-finals. - 1983–83 Lost to London Knights 6 points to 2 in first round.
- 1984–85 Lost to Hamilton Steelhawks 9 points to 7 in first round.
- 1985–86 Defeated London Knights 9 points to 1 in first round.
Eliminated in round robin vs. Guelph Platers and Windsor Spitfires. (1 win in 4 games) - 1986–87 Lost to Oshawa Generals 4 games to 3 in Super Series. Earned first round bye.
Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 0 in quarter-finals.
Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4 games to 2 in semi-finals.
Lost to Oshawa Generals 4 games to 3 in finals. - 1987–88 Lost to Hamilton Steelhawks 4 games to 0 in first round.
- 1988–89 Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in first round.
Lost to London Knights 4 games to 3 in quarter-finals. - 1989–90 Lost to Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in first round.
- 1990–91 Defeated Peterborough Petes 4 games to 0 in first round.
Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 2 in quarter-finals. - 1991–92 Defeated Belleville Bulls 4 games to 1 in first round.
Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 0 in quarter-finals.
Defeated Peterborough Petes 4 games to 1 in semi-finals.
Lost to S.S.Marie Greyhounds 4 games to 3 in finals. - 1992–93 Lost to Kingston Frontenacs 4 games to 1 in first round.
- 1993–94 Earned bye through division quarter-finals.
Defeated Belleville Bulls 4 games to 2 in division semi-finals.
Defeated Ottawa 67's 4 games to 1 in division finals.
Defeated Detroit Jr. Red Wings 4 games to 3 in finals. OHL CHAMPIONS
Eliminated in the Memorial Cup round-robin finishing winless. - 1994–95 Lost to Belleville Bulls 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
- 1995–96 Out of playoffs.
- 1996–97 Out of playoffs.
- 1997–98 Out of playoffs.
- 1998–99 Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 1999–2000 Lost to Barrie Colts 4 games to 2 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2000–01 Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
- 2001–02 Defeated Kingston Frontenacs 6-2 in tie-breaker game for 8th place.
Lost to St. Michael's Majors 4 games to 0 in conference quarter-finals.
Uniforms and logos
The Centennials new logo from 1999 to 2002 was an angry hockey stick wielding railroad engineer above the name of the team. Home jerseys were white with black and gold trim. Away jerseys were black with white and gold trim. The new jerseys had the previous main logo as shoulder patches. Merchandise done by Carte Blanche Promotional Products.
Arena
The Centennials played their home games at the North Bay Memorial GardensNorth Bay Memorial Gardens
The North Bay Memorial Gardens is an arena located in North Bay, Ontario. It was built in 1955 and has a capacity of 4,025. The Gardens hosted the North Bay Centennials ice hockey team from 1982 until 2002, when they moved to Saginaw, Michigan...
. The Gardens was built in 1955 and currently is home to the North Bay Skyhawks
North Bay Skyhawks
The North Bay Trappers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from North Bay, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. As the Powassan Hawks, this team won two Dudley Hewitt Cups .-History:...
, and also hosted the 1998 OHL All-Star game.
External links
- North Bay Memorial Gardens The OHL Arena & Travel Guide