Hamilton Steelhawks
Hamilton Steelhawks | |
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founding | 1984 |
resolution | 1988 |
history |
Hamilton Fincups 1974–1976 St. Catharines Fincups 1976–1977 Hamilton Fincups 1977–1978 Brantford Alexanders 1978–1984 Hamilton Steelhawks 1984–1988 Niagara Falls Thunder 1988–1996 Erie Otters since 1996 |
Stadion | Copps Coliseum |
Location | Hamilton , Ontario |
Team colors | red, white, black |
league | Ontario Hockey League |
Memorial Cups | no |
J. Ross Robertson Cups | no |
The Hamilton Steelhawks were a Canadian ice hockey team from Hamilton , Ontario . The team played from 1984 to 1988 in one of the top three Canadian junior ice hockey leagues, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
history
The Brantford Alexanders were relocated to Hamilton , Ontario in 1984 and renamed the Hamilton Steelhawks. The name was chosen because of the steel industry in the region.
In their four seasons in the OHL, the Steelhawks missed the playoffs only in the 1985/86 season as the last of their division. Her greatest achievement was reaching the Conference semifinals in 1985 and 1988.
After only four years, the franchise was relocated to Niagara Falls , Ontario , in 1988 , where it was subsequently active in the OHL under the name Niagara Falls Thunder .
Former players
The following players who were active for the Hamilton Steelhawks played in the National Hockey League during their career :
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Team records
Career records
- Games: 255 Guy Girouard
- Goals: 115 Ron Bernacci
- Assists: 145 Ron Bernacci
- Points: 260 Ron Bernacci
- Penalty minutes: 489 Dennis Vial