Stayner Siskins
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The Stayner Siskins are a Junior "C" ice hockey
team based out of Stayner, Ontario. They play out of the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
.
The Siskins first appearance in the All-Ontario Junior D championship came during the 1973-74 season. This year saw the beginning of a three year rivalry with the Belmont Bombers of the Western Ontario Junior D Hockey League. In the 1974 final, the Siskins, led by veteran captain Kevin McInnis, dropped the Bombers 4-games-to-2 to win their first OHA Cup.
The next year saw the Siskins make their second appearance. Again the Belmont Bombers were in town, but they were ready this time. The Bombers dispatched the Stayner Siskins 4-games-to-1.
In 1975-76, the Stayner Siskins and Belmont Bombers met for the third and final time. The Siskins and Bombers both came out to win, as the series went the distance the Siskins took the decisive game 7 and the series 4-games-to-3. It is doubtful that these two franchises have ever met since outside of tournament or exhibition play.
In 1976, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League became the Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League. The 1976-77 playoffs saw Stayner reach the Ontario Hockey Association Cup final again, but this time against the Western league's Exeter Hawks
. The Hawks proved to much for the Siskins to handle as they swept Stayner 4-games-to-none.
In 1992, the Stayner Siskins won the Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League championship. They entered the All-Ontario playdowns and made it all the way to the Clarence Schmalz Cup
final but lost to the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
's powerhouse Belle River Canadiens
. The Siskins won the last ever Mid-Ontario league championship in 1994, but did not advance to the All-Ontario final.
In 1994, the Mid-Ontario league merged with Georgian Bay Junior C Hockey League to create the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
. It took Stayner until the 2001-02 to win the title of this new league and they won it again in 2003-04. They were not able to reach the Clarence Schmalz Cup
on either campaign.
The 2005-06 season saw the Siskins finish sixth place at the end of the regular season. The Siskins drew the third seeded Alliston Hornets
. The Siskins played spoiler in a huge way. The Hornets were heavily favoured to win the series and had built up a 3-games-to-none lead. Out of nowhere, the Siskins won games 4, 5, 6, and finally game 7 to pull the ultimate upset and advance to the league semi-finals. The Siskins were out of tricks in the Semi-finals though, as the eventual provincial champions, the Penetang Kings
managed to defeat them 4-games-to-1.
The 2006-07 season had the Siskins finish fifth place in the league and draw the forth seeded Erin Shamrocks
in the league quarter-finals. The Siskins upset the Shamrocks and won the series 4-games-to-2. They then ran into the first seeded Fergus Devils
. The Semi-final was short for the Siskins as they fell to the Devils 4-games-to-1.
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team based out of Stayner, Ontario. They play out of the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
The Georgian Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association...
.
History
The Stayner Siskins began their journey in 1972 as a member of the South-Central Junior D Hockey League. The next year, the league was promoted and became the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League. In these early years, the Siskins were not overly successful in their league, but during the playoff were sent out to represent the league in the All-Ontario Junior "D" playdowns for the Ontario Hockey Association Cup.The Siskins first appearance in the All-Ontario Junior D championship came during the 1973-74 season. This year saw the beginning of a three year rivalry with the Belmont Bombers of the Western Ontario Junior D Hockey League. In the 1974 final, the Siskins, led by veteran captain Kevin McInnis, dropped the Bombers 4-games-to-2 to win their first OHA Cup.
The next year saw the Siskins make their second appearance. Again the Belmont Bombers were in town, but they were ready this time. The Bombers dispatched the Stayner Siskins 4-games-to-1.
In 1975-76, the Stayner Siskins and Belmont Bombers met for the third and final time. The Siskins and Bombers both came out to win, as the series went the distance the Siskins took the decisive game 7 and the series 4-games-to-3. It is doubtful that these two franchises have ever met since outside of tournament or exhibition play.
In 1976, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League became the Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League. The 1976-77 playoffs saw Stayner reach the Ontario Hockey Association Cup final again, but this time against the Western league's Exeter Hawks
Exeter Hawks
The Exeter Hawks are a Junior ice hockey team based in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
. The Hawks proved to much for the Siskins to handle as they swept Stayner 4-games-to-none.
In 1992, the Stayner Siskins won the Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League championship. They entered the All-Ontario playdowns and made it all the way to the Clarence Schmalz Cup
Clarence Schmalz Cup
The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships...
final but lost to the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
The Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association. The Champion of the Great Lakes will compete for the All-Ontario Championship and the Clarence Schmalz Cup....
's powerhouse Belle River Canadiens
Belle River Canadiens
The Belle River Canadiens are a Junior "C" team based out of Belle River, Ontario. They play out of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League.-History:From 1985 until 2001, the Canadiens were one of the most feared teams in all of Ontario Junior "C" hockey...
. The Siskins won the last ever Mid-Ontario league championship in 1994, but did not advance to the All-Ontario final.
In 1994, the Mid-Ontario league merged with Georgian Bay Junior C Hockey League to create the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League
The Georgian Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association...
. It took Stayner until the 2001-02 to win the title of this new league and they won it again in 2003-04. They were not able to reach the Clarence Schmalz Cup
Clarence Schmalz Cup
The Clarence Schmalz Cup is the Ontario Hockey Association's Junior "C" ice hockey championship and championship trophy. The tournament to determine the winner of the Cup is commonly called the All-Ontario Championships...
on either campaign.
The 2005-06 season saw the Siskins finish sixth place at the end of the regular season. The Siskins drew the third seeded Alliston Hornets
Alliston Hornets
The Alliston Hornets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
. The Siskins played spoiler in a huge way. The Hornets were heavily favoured to win the series and had built up a 3-games-to-none lead. Out of nowhere, the Siskins won games 4, 5, 6, and finally game 7 to pull the ultimate upset and advance to the league semi-finals. The Siskins were out of tricks in the Semi-finals though, as the eventual provincial champions, the Penetang Kings
Penetang Kings
The Penetang Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
managed to defeat them 4-games-to-1.
The 2006-07 season had the Siskins finish fifth place in the league and draw the forth seeded Erin Shamrocks
Erin Shamrocks
The Erin Shamrocks are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Erin, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
in the league quarter-finals. The Siskins upset the Shamrocks and won the series 4-games-to-2. They then ran into the first seeded Fergus Devils
Fergus Devils
The Fergus Devils are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:...
. The Semi-final was short for the Siskins as they fell to the Devils 4-games-to-1.
Season-by-Season Standings
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs | |
| 1972-73 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | |||||||
| 130 | 96 | 37 | 3rd SCJDHL | Lost Semi-final | |||||||
| 1973-74 | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | |||||||
| 186 | 123 | 41 | 2nd Central G1 | Jr. D Champions, Won OHA Cup | |||||||
| 1974-75 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 0 | |||||||
| 168 | 92 | 50 | 1st Central G1 | Jr. D Champions | |||||||
| 1975-76 | 32 | 26 | 4 | 2 | - | 176 | 95 | 54 | 1st Central G1 | Jr. D Champions, Won OHA Cup | |
| 1976-00 | Statistics missing | ||||||||||
| 2000-01 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 64 | 62 | 1st GMOHL | ||
| 2001-02 | 36 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 169 | 109 | 49 | 1st GMOHL | Won League | |
| 2002-03* | 21 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 107 | 71 | 28 | 2nd GMOHL | ||
| 2003-04 | 36 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 163 | 105 | 48 | 2nd GMOHL | Won League | |
| 2004-05 | 40 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 116 | 105 | 43 | 6th GMOHL | ||
| 2005-06 | 41 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 156 | 144 | 39 | 6th GMOHL | Lost Semi-final | |
| 2006-07 | 42 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 164 | 170 | 47 | 5th GMOHL | ||
| 2007-08 | 42 | 8 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 114 | 236 | 17 | 6th GMOHL | ||
| 2008-09 | 42 | 15 | 24 | ||||||||
| 3 | 131 | 201 | 33 | 4th GMOHL | |||||||
| 2009-10 | 41 | 26 | 10 | ||||||||
| 5 | 178 | 119 | 57 | 3rd GMOHL | Lost Semi-final | ||||||
| 2010-11 | 40 | 30 | 10 | ||||||||
| 0 | 196 | 108 | 60 | 3rd GMOHL | |||||||
Clarence Schmalz Cup Appearances
- 1992: Belle River CanadiensBelle River CanadiensThe Belle River Canadiens are a Junior "C" team based out of Belle River, Ontario. They play out of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League.-History:From 1985 until 2001, the Canadiens were one of the most feared teams in all of Ontario Junior "C" hockey...
defeated Stayner Siskins 4-games-to-2