Uxbridge Bruins
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The Uxbridge Bruins are a Canadian
Junior ice hockey
team based in Uxbridge
, Ontario
, Canada
. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association
.
and Lindsay Muskies
.
The early years were not kind to the Bruins, but the tide began to turn in the 1990s.
The 1990-91 season saw the Bruins finish with a record of twenty-two wins, eleven losses, and three ties. That record clinched them their first regular season crown. The Bruins went on to win their first ever league championship.
In 1995-96, the Bruins once again came to life. With a record of twenty-nine wins, eight losses, three ties, and two overtime losses, Uxbridge found themselves on top of the pile again. The Bruins went on to win their second league championship, but again failed to make a dent in provincials. A season later, the Bruins had an even better record but failed to win their league.
The 2001-02 season proved to be a special one. The Uxbridge Bruins won the regular season crown with thirty-one wins and went on to win the league championship. Their third championship launched them deep into the All-Ontario playoffs for the Clarence Schmalz Cup
. They made it to the provincial finals just to find one team in their path: the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League
's Essex 73's
. The series was long and was fought hard, as well it went the distance. The Bruins, one game away from their first Clarence Schmalz Cup
, just could not do it in Game 7 losing 2-1 and the series 4-games-to-3.
In 2004-05, the Bruins won the regular season crown and their fourth league championship. Upon reaching the provincial championship they met the Empire B Junior C Hockey League's Amherstview Jets
in the All-Ontario quarter-final. The Bruins made quick work of them, sweeping them 4-games-to-none. In the provincial semi-final, the Bruins drew the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League
's Grimsby Peach Kings
. The Peach Kings proved to be a dominant opponent and went on to win the series 4-games-to-1 and then later the Clarence Schmalz Cup
as provincial champions.
The Bruins finished the 2005-06 season in third place. In the league semi-final, the Bruins challenged the second seeded Little Britain Merchants
. The series went the distance, with Uxbridge coming out on top in Game 7 and winning the series 4-games-to-3. In the league finals, the Bruins met the first seeded Port Perry Mojacks
. The Mojacks defeated Uxbridge 4-games-to-2.
The 2006-07 was somewhat dismal for the Uxbridge Bruins. After finishing in fourth place, the Bruins were forced to play a quarter-final series against the last place Georgina Ice
. The Bruins squeaked out of that series with a 3-games-to-2 series win. In the league semi-final, the Bruins then ran into the first seeded Lakefield Chiefs
. The Chiefs made quick work of the Bruins, sweeping them 4-games-to-none.
Clarence Schmalz Cup
Canada
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Junior ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team based in Uxbridge
Uxbridge, Ontario
Uxbridge is a township in south-central Ontario, Canada, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, in the Greater Toronto Area.The main centre in the township is the namesake community of Uxbridge...
, 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...
. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association
Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior level ice hockey teams in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Other Ontario sanctioning bodies along with the...
.
History
The Uxbridge Bruins joined the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League in 1975. The Bruins entered into an era where the league was made very competitive by future Junior "A" teams like the Bowmanville EaglesBowmanville Eagles
The Bowmanville Eagles were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Central Canadian Hockey League. The Eagles left the OHA in 2010 when they merged with the Cobourg Cougars and left Bowmanville.-History:...
and Lindsay Muskies
Lindsay Muskies
The Lindsay Muskies are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey.-History:The Muskies started out in the Central Junior C Hockey League...
.
The early years were not kind to the Bruins, but the tide began to turn in the 1990s.
The 1990-91 season saw the Bruins finish with a record of twenty-two wins, eleven losses, and three ties. That record clinched them their first regular season crown. The Bruins went on to win their first ever league championship.
In 1995-96, the Bruins once again came to life. With a record of twenty-nine wins, eight losses, three ties, and two overtime losses, Uxbridge found themselves on top of the pile again. The Bruins went on to win their second league championship, but again failed to make a dent in provincials. A season later, the Bruins had an even better record but failed to win their league.
The 2001-02 season proved to be a special one. The Uxbridge Bruins won the regular season crown with thirty-one wins and went on to win the league championship. Their third championship launched them deep into the All-Ontario playoffs for 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...
. They made it to the provincial finals just to find one team in their path: 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 Essex 73's
Essex 73's
The Essex 73's are a Junior "C" ice hockey team based in Essex, Ontario, Canada. The 73's are members of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League and the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
. The series was long and was fought hard, as well it went the distance. The Bruins, one game away from their first 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...
, just could not do it in Game 7 losing 2-1 and the series 4-games-to-3.
In 2004-05, the Bruins won the regular season crown and their fourth league championship. Upon reaching the provincial championship they met the Empire B Junior C Hockey League's Amherstview Jets
Amherstview Jets
The Amherstview Jets are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Amherstview, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
in the All-Ontario quarter-final. The Bruins made quick work of them, sweeping them 4-games-to-none. In the provincial semi-final, the Bruins drew the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League
Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League
The Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League is a Junior "C" ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association. The Champion of the Niagara will compete for the All-Ontario Championship and the Clarence Schmalz Cup.-History:...
's Grimsby Peach Kings
Grimsby Peach Kings
The Grimsby Peach Kings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Grimsby, Ontario. They play out of the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League...
. The Peach Kings proved to be a dominant opponent and went on to win the series 4-games-to-1 and then later 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...
as provincial champions.
The Bruins finished the 2005-06 season in third place. In the league semi-final, the Bruins challenged the second seeded Little Britain Merchants
Little Britain Merchants
The Little Britain Merchants are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Little Britain, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
. The series went the distance, with Uxbridge coming out on top in Game 7 and winning the series 4-games-to-3. In the league finals, the Bruins met the first seeded Port Perry Mojacks
Port Perry Mojacks
The Port Perry Mojacks are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
. The Mojacks defeated Uxbridge 4-games-to-2.
The 2006-07 was somewhat dismal for the Uxbridge Bruins. After finishing in fourth place, the Bruins were forced to play a quarter-final series against the last place Georgina Ice
Georgina Ice
The Georgina Ice are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Georgina, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association since 1994.-History:...
. The Bruins squeaked out of that series with a 3-games-to-2 series win. In the league semi-final, the Bruins then ran into the first seeded Lakefield Chiefs
Lakefield Chiefs
The Lakefield Chiefs are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League of the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
. The Chiefs made quick work of the Bruins, sweeping them 4-games-to-none.
Season-by-season results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 1987-88 | 32 | 10 | 21 | 1 | ||||||
| 162 | 188 | 21 | 9th COJCHL | |||||||
| 1988-89 | 40 | 16 | 20 | 4 | ||||||
| 223 | 191 | 36 | 8th COJCHL | |||||||
| 1989-90 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 4 | ||||||
| 184 | 162 | 38 | 3rd COJCHL | |||||||
| 1990-91 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | ||||||
| 188 | 142 | 47 | 1st COJCHL | Won League | ||||||
| 1991-92 | 34 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 137 | 218 | 18 | 5th COJCHL | |
| 1992-93 | 40 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 238 | 203 | 41 | 5th COJCHL | |
| 1993-94 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 137 | 119 | 37 | 3rd COJCHL | |
| 1994-95 | 36 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 181 | 161 | 40 | 4th COJCHL | |
| 1995-96 | 42 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 241 | 156 | 63 | 1st COJCHL | Won League |
| 1996-97 | 40 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 254 | 134 | 65 | 1st COJCHL | |
| 1997-98 | 40 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 187 | 196 | 37 | 3rd COJCHL | |
| 1998-99 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 117 | 56 | 2nd COJCHL | |
| 1999-00 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 186 | 147 | 42 | 4th COJCHL | |
| 2000-01 | 40 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 211 | 134 | 53 | 3rd COJCHL | Won League |
| 2001-02 | 42 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 240 | 115 | 68 | 1st COJCHL | Won League |
| 2002-03 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 159 | 134 | 47 | 2nd COJCHL | |
| 2003-04 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 168 | 130 | 50 | 3rd COJCHL | |
| 2004-05 | 40 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 150 | 86 | 60 | 1st COJCHL | Won League |
| 2005-06 | 42 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 169 | 121 | 49 | 3rd COJCHL | Lost Final |
| 2006-07 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 180 | 179 | 42 | 4th COJCHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2007-08 | 40 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 109 | 125 | 39 | 4th COJCHL | |
| 2008-09 | 40 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 193 | 137 | 55 | 1st COJCHL | |
| 2009-10 | 40 | 31 | 7 | |||||||
| 2 | 165 | 118 | 64 | 1st COJCHL | Lost Final | |||||
| 2010-11 | 40 | 28 | 11 | |||||||
| 1 | 198 | 145 | 57 | 1st COJCHL | Lost Final |
Clarence Schmalz CupClarence Schmalz CupThe 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...
appearances
- 2002: Essex 73'sEssex 73'sThe Essex 73's are a Junior "C" ice hockey team based in Essex, Ontario, Canada. The 73's are members of the Great Lakes Junior C Hockey League and the Ontario Hockey Association.-History:...
defeated Uxbridge Bruins 4-games-to-3