Brantford Eagles

The Brantford Eagles were a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. They played in the Mid-Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Brantford Eagles
CityBrantford, Ontario, Canada
LeagueGreater Ontario Junior Hockey League
DivisionMid-Western
Operated1970–2012
Home arenaWayne Gretzky Arena
ColoursBlack, yellow, and white
     
General managerMike Bullard
Head coachMike Bullard
AffiliatesCaledonia Corvairs (NDJCHL)
Franchise history
1970–1971Brantford Jets
1971–1974Brantford Gunners
1974–1982Brantford Penguins
1982–1986Brantford Alexander B's
1987–1992Brantford Classics
1992–1998Ohsweken Golden Eagles
1998–2002Brant County Golden Eagles
2002–2008Brantford Golden Eagles
2008–2012Brantford Eagles
2012–presentCaledonia Corvairs

On May 23, 2012, the Eagles were transplanted to Caledonia, Ontario, and renamed the Caledonia Corvairs, the name of the long-running Junior C team in the town.

History

In 1967, the Brantford Majors were a member of the Niagara Junior "B" League. In 1968, a second Brantford team, by the name of the Foresters, joined the renegade Western Junior "B" League. The Foresters absorbed by the Majors in 1970 when the Majors joined the Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League. The Majors folded in 1972.

In 1973, the Diamond Kings entered the Southwestern Junior "B" League. In 1974, an additional junior team was created in Brantford at the "C" level. When the Kings folded, the Penguins jumped up to Junior "B" to take their place. The Brantford Junior "B" franchise spent most of their early days in the Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League. The Penguins originated in the Central Junior C Hockey League before jumping to the Southwestern Ontario Junior "B" before taking their place, as well, in the GHJHL.

In 1986, the Ontario Hockey Association, concerned with elevating violence in the game, banned the Brantford Classics and the Streetsville Derbys and both teams' management for at least one season.[1][2]

Since 1987 the Brantford Eagles in one way or another have stayed the course with the Midwestern "B". Despite various name changes and a couple minor moves, the Eagles have been a charter member of the league for almost 20 years.

Season-by-season results
SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1970-71Niagara Jr. B standings not available
1971-74Central Jr. C standings not available
1974–753610233–160269235th CJCHL Gr 3
1975–76311894–193157403rd CJCHL Gr 3
1976–77393072-308156621st SWJBHLWon League
1977–784028102-277176582nd SWJBHLWon League
1978-794227123-254254572nd GHJHLLost Final
1979-804318196-279300425th GHJHL
1980-814120201-249245415th GHJHL
1981-82368253---197th GHJHL
1982-834221138-223201503rd GHJHL
1983-844223136-241210524th GHJHLWon League
1984-854219167-281211454th GHJHL
1985-864024133-288212513rd GHJHLLost Final
1986–87Disciplinary suspension
1987-884822251-210235456th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
1988-894820253-229307435th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
1989-904825230-281245505th MWJBHLLost Semi-final
1990-914830171-287208614th MWJBHLLost Semi-final
1991-924815312-161257327th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
1992-93488400-162291168th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
1993-94483450-12845569th MWJBHLDNQ
1994-95488364-168336209th MWJBHLDNQ
1995-96485430-130351109th MWJBHLDNQ
1996-97487392-161385169th MWJBHLDNQ
1997-98480471-78494110th MWJBHLDNQ
1998-99483441-108366710th MWJBHLDNQ
1999-004811352-146282248th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
2000-014820280-186143407th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
2001-02484422-1383231010th MWJBHLDNQ
2002-0348212522207229466th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
2003-0447182801139182378th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
2004-0548192720160194408th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
2005-064834113-207123712nd MWJBHLLost Final
2006-0748202242154169466th MWJBHLLost Quarter-final
2007-0848222231189188485th GOJHL-MWLost Conf. QF
2008-0952417-4281160861st GOJHL-MWWon League
2009-1051425-4284141881st GOJHL-MWLost Final
2010-11513314-4228178703rd GOJHL-MWLost Conf. SF
2011-1251417-3239139851st GOJHL-MWLost Final

Majors, Selects, Kings
Brantford Majors
CityBrantford, Ontario, Canada
LeagueSouthern Ontario Junior A Hockey League
Southwestern Junior B Hockey League
Golden Horseshoe Junior B Hockey League
Operated1967–1976
Franchise history
1967-1972Brantford Majors
1972-1973Brantford Selects
1973-1976Brantford Diamond Kings
1976Merged w/ Brantford Penguins
SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1967-70Niagara Jr. B standings not available
1970-714410313-204288236th SOJAHL
1971-725618326-193220427th SOJAHL
1972-73Niagara Jr. B standings not available
1973-74401354-13533666th SWJBHL
1974-75403316-154297126th GHJHL
1975-764014242-195244305th GHJHL

Playoffs
  • 1971 DNQ
  • 1972 DNQ

Foresters
Brantford Foresters
CityBrantford, Ontario, Canada
LeagueWestern Ontario Junior A Hockey League
Operated1968–1970
Franchise history
1970Merged with Brantford Majors
SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1968-695632231-257204652nd WOJAHLLost Final
1969–706135215-268214752nd WOJAHL

Playoffs
  • 1969 Lost Final
Brantford Foresters defeated Guelph Imperials 4-games-to-1
St. Thomas Barons defeated Brantford Foresters 4-games-to-none
  • 1970 Lost Final
Brantford Foresters defeated Guelph Beef Kings 4-games-to-none
Chatham Maroons defeated Brantford Foresters 5-games-to-2

Sutherland Cup appearances
2009: Brantford Eagles defeated Stoney Creek Warriors 4-games-to-1
2010: LaSalle Vipers defeated Brantford Eagles 4-games-to-1
2012: St. Catharines Falcons defeated Brantford Eagles 4-games-to-2

George S. Dudley Trophy Super "C" appearances
1976: Woodstock Navy-Vets defeated Brantford Penguins 4-games-to-none

Notable alumni

This list includes only National Hockey League alumni.

References
  1. Toronto Star. May 16, 1986. Page D14.
  2. Toronto Star. July 8, 1986. Page F08.
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