Tavistock Royals
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The Tavistock Royals are a senior hockey
team based out of Tavistock, Ontario
, Canada
. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League
.
in the "AA" quarter-finals.
The Royals would start off quick and win the first two games, however Shelburne came back and won three in a row to put Tavistock on the brink of elimination. The Royals would come back and win the final two games of the series to win it 4-3.
Tavistock would then face the South Division winning Clinton Radars
in the "AA" semi-finals, and would drop the first game 6-4 to go down 1-0 in the series. The Royals would rebound, and win the next two in overtime. Game four would be another close one, as the Royals held off the Radars 3-2 to take a 3-1 series lead. Tavistock would then eliminate Clinton in game five with a 5-4 victory, and advance to the "AA" finals.
The Royals would play the Elora Rocks
in the finals to determine the "AA" championship, and after the first four games, the series was tied two games each as both teams would win their games on the road. The Royals won game five on home ice, with the chance to win the title in Elora in game six. Tavistock would fall short in the sixth game, losing 5-3 in a well played game, setting up the seventh and deciding game in Tavistock. The Royals got off to a fast start, scoring 97 seconds into the game, but the Rocks would prove to be too much to handle, as the Royals lost 7-3, ending their season one victory shy of the championship.
Tavistock's "AA" quarter-final opponent was the Shelburne Muskies
, the same opponent from the "AA" quarter-finals from the previous season, in which the Royals were victorious. The Muskies surprised the heavily favoured Royals in the series opener in Tavistock, defeating the Royals 6-5. Tavistock evened the series up in the second game held in Shelburne with a convincing 6-1 victory. The Royals continued their winning ways in the third game, doubling Shelburne 4-2 to take a 2-1 series lead, then won a wild 4th game 7-6 in OT to lead the series 3-1. The Royals closed out the series in the fifth game, defeating Shelburne 6-4.
Tavistock would then face the Clinton Radars
in the "AA" semi-finals, and would take a 1-0 series lead with a solid 8-5 victory in the series opener. Tavistock would easily win the second game by a 8-1 score, before winning the third game by a close 5-3 score to take a 3-0 lead in the series. The Royals and Radars would play into overtime in the fourth game, with Tavistock scoring in the extra period to win the game, sweep the series, and advance to the "AA" finals.
The Royals would face the Elora Rocks
in a rematch of the 2007 "AA" finals, which saw the Rocks win the championship in seven games. Elora opened the series with a 5-2 victory, however, the Royals rebounded and held on for a 5-4 win in the second game to tie the series up. Tavistock would win by a 5-4 again in the third game to take a 2-1 series lead, then win another one-goal game in the fourth game, defeating Elora 4-3, to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Tavistock would have no problems wrapping the series up in the fifth game, dominating the Rocks, as they easily won the game 6-1, and winning the "AA" championship for the second time in club history.
and Lucan-Ilderton Jets
. The Royals finished the year with a 13-4-3 record, earning 29 points, and third place in the WOAA South Division.
Tavistock opened the post-season against the Exeter Mohawks
, with the winner advancing to the "AA" playoffs. The Royals took the series opener by a 3-1 score, however, Exeter evened the series with a 3-2 overtime win in the second game. Tavistock rebounded in the third game, easily winning by a 5-2 score, before shutting out the Mohawks 7-0 to go up 3-1 in the series. In the fifth game, Exeter and Tavistock fought to a score of 5-5 after three periods, before the Royals scored in the extra period to win the game 6-5, and win the series.
The Royals opponent in the "AA" quarter-finals were the Clinton Radars
. Tavistock won the first game by a score of 5-4 and took the second game with a 6-5 overtime win. Clinton responded with a 6-2 win and a 4-3 overtime win. Tavistock won game five by a score of 5-2. Clinton kept the series alive by winning game six 5-4 in overtime. Game seven was also decided in overtime with a 5-4 win for Tavistock.
In the "AA" semi-finals, Tavistock met the Petrolia Squires
in a high scoring 7 game series. Petrolia opened the series with a 7-5 win. Tavistock evened the series with a 5-2 win at home. Petrolia responded with their own 5-2 win in game three. Game four was won by Tavistock 8-4 tying the series at two games apiece. Petrolia took a series lead by winning game five 5-2. Tavistock forced a seventh game with a 7-3 win in game six. Tavistock went on to take the series with convincing 9-1 game seven win.
Tavistock's opponent for the "AA" finals were the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks
. Saugeen Shores won the first three games with scores of 4-3, 6-2 and 5-4. Down three games to none Tavistock kept the series alive with a game four 6-5 overtime win. The Winterhawks completed the series with a game five 6-4 win.
In the best of five qualifying round, Tavistock faced off against the Monkton Wildcats
. The Wildcats took the series opener by a 6-3 score, and while the second game was close, it was Monkton who prevailed with a 5-4 win to take a 2-0 series lead. In the third game, the Wildcats completed the series sweep, defeating the Royals 3-1 to send Tavistock to the "A" playoffs.
In the "A" quarter-finals, the Royals played against the Milverton Four Wheel Drives
. Tavistock hung on for a 6-5 win the first game, however, Milverton tied the series up in the second game, defeating the Royals 7-2. In the third game, Tavistock once again hung on for a close victory, defeating the Drives 3-2, however, once again, Milverton tied the series up, defeating Tavistock 7-4 in the fourth game. The fifth game was another close victory by the Royals, defeating the Four Wheel Drives 6-5 to take a 3-2 series lead. Milverton fought off elimination with a convincing 5-1 win in the sixth game, setting up a seventh game. In the last game of the series, the Drives were able to hold off the Royals in a wild 8-6 win, eliminating Tavistock from the playoffs.
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Championships
The Tavistock Royals have won two WOAA "AA Championships, as they were champions in 1994-95, and in 2007-08.2006-07 Royals Season
Tavistock had another very strong season, finishing with an 18-6-0 record, which placed them in third place in the South Division, and a playoff matchup with the Shelburne MuskiesShelburne Muskies
The Shelburne Muskies are a men's senior hockey team based out of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the "AA" quarter-finals.
The Royals would start off quick and win the first two games, however Shelburne came back and won three in a row to put Tavistock on the brink of elimination. The Royals would come back and win the final two games of the series to win it 4-3.
Tavistock would then face the South Division winning Clinton Radars
Clinton Radars
The Clinton Radars are a senior hockey team based out of Clinton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the "AA" semi-finals, and would drop the first game 6-4 to go down 1-0 in the series. The Royals would rebound, and win the next two in overtime. Game four would be another close one, as the Royals held off the Radars 3-2 to take a 3-1 series lead. Tavistock would then eliminate Clinton in game five with a 5-4 victory, and advance to the "AA" finals.
The Royals would play the Elora Rocks
Elora Rocks
The Elora Rocks are a senior hockey team based out of Elora, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the finals to determine the "AA" championship, and after the first four games, the series was tied two games each as both teams would win their games on the road. The Royals won game five on home ice, with the chance to win the title in Elora in game six. Tavistock would fall short in the sixth game, losing 5-3 in a well played game, setting up the seventh and deciding game in Tavistock. The Royals got off to a fast start, scoring 97 seconds into the game, but the Rocks would prove to be too much to handle, as the Royals lost 7-3, ending their season one victory shy of the championship.
2007-08 Royals Season
After a successful 2006-07 season, in which the Royals were within one victory of the WOAA "AA" championship, Tavistock would have its best regular season in team history, finishing on top of the South Division with a 23-2-1 record, earning 47 points and a spot in the "AA" playoffs.Tavistock's "AA" quarter-final opponent was the Shelburne Muskies
Shelburne Muskies
The Shelburne Muskies are a men's senior hockey team based out of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
, the same opponent from the "AA" quarter-finals from the previous season, in which the Royals were victorious. The Muskies surprised the heavily favoured Royals in the series opener in Tavistock, defeating the Royals 6-5. Tavistock evened the series up in the second game held in Shelburne with a convincing 6-1 victory. The Royals continued their winning ways in the third game, doubling Shelburne 4-2 to take a 2-1 series lead, then won a wild 4th game 7-6 in OT to lead the series 3-1. The Royals closed out the series in the fifth game, defeating Shelburne 6-4.
Tavistock would then face the Clinton Radars
Clinton Radars
The Clinton Radars are a senior hockey team based out of Clinton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in the "AA" semi-finals, and would take a 1-0 series lead with a solid 8-5 victory in the series opener. Tavistock would easily win the second game by a 8-1 score, before winning the third game by a close 5-3 score to take a 3-0 lead in the series. The Royals and Radars would play into overtime in the fourth game, with Tavistock scoring in the extra period to win the game, sweep the series, and advance to the "AA" finals.
The Royals would face the Elora Rocks
Elora Rocks
The Elora Rocks are a senior hockey team based out of Elora, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
in a rematch of the 2007 "AA" finals, which saw the Rocks win the championship in seven games. Elora opened the series with a 5-2 victory, however, the Royals rebounded and held on for a 5-4 win in the second game to tie the series up. Tavistock would win by a 5-4 again in the third game to take a 2-1 series lead, then win another one-goal game in the fourth game, defeating Elora 4-3, to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Tavistock would have no problems wrapping the series up in the fifth game, dominating the Rocks, as they easily won the game 6-1, and winning the "AA" championship for the second time in club history.
2008-09 Royals Season
It would be another successful regular season for the defending "AA" champions, as Tavistock would battle for first place all season with the Petrolia SquiresPetrolia Squires
The Petrolia Squires are a Canadian Senior ice hockey team based in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League and are two-time Allan Cup National Champions.-History:...
and Lucan-Ilderton Jets
Lucan-Ilderton Jets
The Komoka Classics are a senior ice hockey team based out of Komoka, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-History:...
. The Royals finished the year with a 13-4-3 record, earning 29 points, and third place in the WOAA South Division.
Tavistock opened the post-season against the Exeter Mohawks
Exeter Mohawks
The Exeter Mohawks are a senior hockey team based out of Exeter, Ontario, Canada. The team was previously known as the Hensall Sherwoods, but relocated to Exeter in the summer of 2007...
, with the winner advancing to the "AA" playoffs. The Royals took the series opener by a 3-1 score, however, Exeter evened the series with a 3-2 overtime win in the second game. Tavistock rebounded in the third game, easily winning by a 5-2 score, before shutting out the Mohawks 7-0 to go up 3-1 in the series. In the fifth game, Exeter and Tavistock fought to a score of 5-5 after three periods, before the Royals scored in the extra period to win the game 6-5, and win the series.
The Royals opponent in the "AA" quarter-finals were the Clinton Radars
Clinton Radars
The Clinton Radars are a senior hockey team based out of Clinton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
. Tavistock won the first game by a score of 5-4 and took the second game with a 6-5 overtime win. Clinton responded with a 6-2 win and a 4-3 overtime win. Tavistock won game five by a score of 5-2. Clinton kept the series alive by winning game six 5-4 in overtime. Game seven was also decided in overtime with a 5-4 win for Tavistock.
In the "AA" semi-finals, Tavistock met the Petrolia Squires
Petrolia Squires
The Petrolia Squires are a Canadian Senior ice hockey team based in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League and are two-time Allan Cup National Champions.-History:...
in a high scoring 7 game series. Petrolia opened the series with a 7-5 win. Tavistock evened the series with a 5-2 win at home. Petrolia responded with their own 5-2 win in game three. Game four was won by Tavistock 8-4 tying the series at two games apiece. Petrolia took a series lead by winning game five 5-2. Tavistock forced a seventh game with a 7-3 win in game six. Tavistock went on to take the series with convincing 9-1 game seven win.
Tavistock's opponent for the "AA" finals were the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks
Saugeen Shores Winterhawks
The Saugeen Shores Winterhawks are a senior hockey team based out of Saugeen Shores, Ontario, Canada. They began playing in the 2007-08 season in the WOAA Senior Hockey League.-2007-08 Winterhawks Season:...
. Saugeen Shores won the first three games with scores of 4-3, 6-2 and 5-4. Down three games to none Tavistock kept the series alive with a game four 6-5 overtime win. The Winterhawks completed the series with a game five 6-4 win.
2009-10 Royals Season
Tavistock struggled throughout the regular season, finishing the year in sixth place in the South Division with a record of 8-11-1, earning 17 points. It was the first time since 2003-04 that the Royals had a losing record.In the best of five qualifying round, Tavistock faced off against the Monkton Wildcats
Monkton Wildcats
The Monkton Wildcats are a senior hockey team based out of Monkton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
. The Wildcats took the series opener by a 6-3 score, and while the second game was close, it was Monkton who prevailed with a 5-4 win to take a 2-0 series lead. In the third game, the Wildcats completed the series sweep, defeating the Royals 3-1 to send Tavistock to the "A" playoffs.
In the "A" quarter-finals, the Royals played against the Milverton Four Wheel Drives
Milverton Four Wheel Drives
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are a senior hockey team based out of Milverton, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-History:...
. Tavistock hung on for a 6-5 win the first game, however, Milverton tied the series up in the second game, defeating the Royals 7-2. In the third game, Tavistock once again hung on for a close victory, defeating the Drives 3-2, however, once again, Milverton tied the series up, defeating Tavistock 7-4 in the fourth game. The fifth game was another close victory by the Royals, defeating the Four Wheel Drives 6-5 to take a 3-2 series lead. Milverton fought off elimination with a convincing 5-1 win in the sixth game, setting up a seventh game. In the last game of the series, the Drives were able to hold off the Royals in a wild 8-6 win, eliminating Tavistock from the playoffs.
2010-11 Royals Season
After a tough season in 2009-10, the Royals rebounded, finishing with a 20-3-3 record, earning 43 points, finishing in first place in the WOAA South Division for the first time since 2007-08.Season-by-Season record
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T= Tie, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2000-01 | 24 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | -- | -- | 14 | 6th WOAA South | |
| 2001-02 | 24 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 144 | 15 | 6th WOAA South | |
| 2002-03 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 151 | 100 | 32 | 6th WOAA Sr | |
| 2003-04 | 24 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 135 | 144 | 17 | 13th WOAA Sr | |
| 2004-05 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 164 | 87 | 37 | 2nd WOAA Sr | Lost "AA" SF |
| 2005-06 | 25 | 18 | 6 | - | 1 | 150 | 84 | 37 | 5th WOAA Sr | Lost "AA" QF |
| 2006-07 | 24 | 18 | 6 | - | 0 | 168 | 84 | 36 | 3rd WOAA South | Lost "AA" Final |
| 2007-08 | 26 | 23 | 2 | - | 1 | 160 | 72 | 47 | 1st WOAA South | "AA" Champs |
| 2008-09 | 20 | 13 | 4 | - | 3 | 127 | 76 | 29 | 3rd WOAA South | Lost "AA" Final |
| 2009-10 | 20 | 8 | 11 | - | 1 | 108 | 98 | 17 | 6th WOAA South | Lost "A" QF |
| 2010-11 | 26 | 20 | 3 | - | 3 | 161 | 85 | 43 | 1st WOAA South | TBD |
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