Stratford Cullitons
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| Stratford Cullitons | |
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| Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League | |
| City | Stratford, Ontario |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Division | Mid-Western |
| Franchise history | 1962-1967: Stratford Braves 1967-1968: Stratford Burtols 1968-1975: Stratford Warriors 1975-Pres: Stratford Cullitons |
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| Head Coach | Phil Westman |
| General Manager | Phil Westman |
| Arena | William Allman Memorial Arena |
| Team Colors | Red, Blue, and White |
| Affiliate Team(s) | Goderich Sailors |
| Sutherland Cups | 1977, 1978, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2003, and 2004 |
The Stratford Cullitons are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Mid-Western division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.
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[edit] History
Between the years of 1951 and 1962, not much is known about junior hockey in the town of Stratford. Prior to 1952, the Stratford Midgets, who became the Kroehlers and Kist Canadians won a Sutherland Cup in the 1940s[1] and competed as Junior A team for the J. Ross Robertson Cup. Stratford played in the Central "B" from 1962 until 1969. When they joined the reformed Western "B" in 1969, they became the Warriors and stayed on board until 1975. In 1975, the team jumped to the precursor to the Mid-Western "B", the "Waterloo-Wellington Junior "B" Hockey League" and changed their name to the Culltions, finishing first both seasons. They continued their dominance when the league was renamed the Mid-Western, winning eight of the first 13 championships they competed for. They have since won five more league championships. If the Stratford Canadians era is included, the Stratford Junior "B" club has captured eight Sutherland Cup titles, leading the Mid-Western "B" with six since its founding in 1977.[2] The Cullitons have never failed to make the playoffs since joining the Mid-Western "B", a feat matched only by the Waterloo Siskins.[3] Between 1975-76 and 2004-05, the Cullitons never placed lower than third in the league standings.
One thing that sets the Cullitons apart from any other teams in the league, including the Siskins, is that until 2006 the Cullitons have only suffered one losing season.[4] In fact, in their 32-year history the Cullitons have lost more than 10 games only eight times. On three occasions they registered more ties than losses. They have scored more than 300 goals in a season 11 times, and have only allowed more than 200 goals once.[5] The Cullitons have also been regular-season champions 19 times.[6]
[edit] Season-by-Season Record
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 1962-63 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 1 | - | 168 | 177 | 37 | 3rd CJBHL | |
| 1963-64 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 0 | - | 241 | 178 | 50 | 1st CJBHL | |
| 1964-65 | 42 | 18 | 20 | 4 | - | 184 | 147 | 40 | 4th CJBHL | |
| 1965-66 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 0 | - | 210 | 184 | 44 | 3rd CJBHL | |
| 1966-67 | 32 | 11 | 18 | 3 | - | 130 | 140 | 25 | 4th CJBHL | |
| 1967-68 | 40 | 17 | 21 | 2 | - | 163 | 194 | 36 | 5th CJBHL | |
| 1968-69 | 36 | 17 | 13 | 6 | - | 188 | 184 | 40 | 3rd CJBHL | |
| 1969-70 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | - | 227 | 162 | 53 | 1st WOJHL | Won League |
| 1970-71 | 42 | 30 | 8 | 4 | - | 302 | 174 | 64 | 2nd WOJHL | Won League |
| 1974-75 | 40 | 11 | 24 | 5 | - | 181 | 226 | 27 | 6th WOJHL | |
| 1975-76 | 42 | 37 | 5 | 0 | - | 349 | 176 | 74 | 1st WWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1976-77 | 40 | 34 | 3 | 3 | - | 278 | 162 | 71 | 1st WWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 1977-78 | 40 | 34 | 2 | 4 | - | 277 | 127 | 72 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 1978-79 | 42 | 33 | 4 | 5 | - | 321 | 141 | 71 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1979-80 | 42 | 31 | 6 | 5 | - | 251 | 149 | 67 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1980-81 | 42 | 31 | 10 | 1 | - | 240 | 118 | 63 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1981-82 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 0 | - | 272 | 140 | 70 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1982-83 | 42 | 27 | 13 | 2 | - | 293 | 179 | 56 | 2nd MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1983-84 | 42 | 35 | 6 | 1 | - | 284 | 126 | 71 | 2nd MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1984-85 | 42 | 25 | 15 | 2 | - | 280 | 185 | 52 | 2nd MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1985-86 | 40 | 36 | 3 | 1 | - | 333 | 134 | 73 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 1986-87 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 0 | - | 345 | 131 | 70 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1987-88 | 48 | 35 | 11 | 2 | - | 332 | 172 | 72 | 3rd MWJBHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 1988-89 | 48 | 43 | 4 | 1 | - | 398 | 161 | 87 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1989-90 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 0 | - | 396 | 197 | 82 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 1990-91 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 0 | - | 367 | 148 | 82 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1991-92 | 48 | 32 | 10 | 6 | - | 299 | 171 | 70 | 3rd MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1992-93 | 48 | 32 | 15 | 1 | - | 279 | 206 | 65 | 3rd MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1993-94 | 48 | 39 | 8 | 1 | - | 278 | 127 | 79 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 1994-95 | 48 | 41 | 6 | 1 | - | 338 | 125 | 83 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 1995-96 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 0 | - | 294 | 140 | 76 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1996-97 | 48 | 34 | 8 | 6 | - | 348 | 183 | 74 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1997-98 | 48 | 38 | 9 | 1 | - | 315 | 147 | 77 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 1998-99 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0 | - | 347 | 123 | 86 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League |
| 1999-00 | 48 | 33 | 10 | 5 | - | 231 | 139 | 71 | 1st MWJBHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2000-01 | 48 | 31 | 14 | 3 | - | 263 | 167 | 65 | 2nd MWJBHL | Lost Semi-final |
| 2001-02 | 48 | 33 | 7 | 8 | - | 270 | 124 | 74 | 2nd MWJBHL | Lost Final |
| 2002-03 | 48 | 38 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 262 | 115 | 82 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 2003-04 | 48 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 294 | 133 | 88 | 1st MWJBHL | Won League, Won Sutherland Cup |
| 2004-05 | 48 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 227 | 133 | 66 | 2nd MWJBHL | Lost Quarter-final |
| 2005-06 | 48 | 24 | 22 | 2 | - | 176 | 175 | 50 | 5th MWJBHL | Lost Quarter-final |
| 2006-07 | 48 | 19 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158 | 180 | 43 | 7th MWJBHL | Lost Quarter-final |
| 2007-08 | 48 | 22 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 167 | 158 | 54 | 14th GOJHL | |
[edit] Sutherland Cup Appearances
- 1977: Stratford Cullitons defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-2
- 1978: Stratford Cullitons defeated Streetsville Derbys 9-points-to-5
- 1981: Burlington Cougars defeated Stratford Cullitons 8-points-to-4
- 1983: Henry Carr Crusaders defeated Stratford Cullitons 4-games-to-none
- 1986: Stratford Cullitons defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-none
- 1990: Stratford Cullitons defeated St. Catharines Falcons 4-games-to-none
- 1995: Stratford Cullitons defeated St. Thomas Stars 4-games-to-none
- 1999: Chatham Maroons defeated Startford Cullitons 4-games-to-3
- 2003: Stratford Cullitons defeated Thorold Blackhawks 4-games-to-3
- 2004: Stratford Cullitons defeated Thorold Blackhawks 4-games-to-none [11]
[edit] Notable Alumni
[edit] Captains
Denis Flanagan Jr., Kendrick Nicholson, Travis Hofstetter, Tim Schultz, Ed Olczyk, Erik Anderson, Walt Morris, Tyler Townsend, John Chisolm, Steve Hamulecki, Dave Cousineau, Geoff Fullerton
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Ontario Hockey Association 2006-2007 Constitution, Regulations and Rules of Competition by The Ontario Hockey Association (2006)
- ^ Ontario Hockey Association 2006-2007 Constitution, Regulations and Rules of Competition by The Ontario Hockey Association (2006)
- ^ Mid-Western Ontario OHA Jr. B Hockey League 25th Anniversary Program by J. Clark Hayman (2002)
- ^ Mid-Western Ontario OHA Jr. B Hockey League 25th Anniversary Program by J. Clark Hayman (2002)
- ^ Mid-Western Ontario OHA Jr. B Hockey League 25th Anniversary Program by J. Clark Hayman (2002)
- ^ Mid-Western Ontario OHA Jr. B Hockey League 25th Anniversary Program by J. Clark Hayman (2002)
- ^ The Windsor Star, February 1975
- ^ Welcome to The Stratford Cullitons
- ^ Mid-Western Ontario OHA Jr. B Hockey League 25th Anniversary Program by J. Clark Hayman (2002)
- ^ Midwestern Junior Hockey League
- ^ Ontario Hockey Association 2006-2007 Constitution, Regulations and Rules of Competition by The Ontario Hockey Association (2006)
- ^ http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayersByTeam.jsp?team=Stratford+Cullitons Legends of Hockey -- Cullitons Pro Alumni List provided by NHLPA
[edit] More sources
- OHA Webpage Sutherland Cup History provided by OHA via Official 2006-07 Handbook
- Official Game Puck Basic Team Name History
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