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The Collingwood Blues are a junior ice hockey team based in Collingwood, Ontario. They play in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). The team plays its home games at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena in Collingwood.[1]
| Collingwood Blues | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Collingwood, Ontario |
| League | Ontario Junior Hockey League |
| Division | North |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Home arena | Eddie Bush Memorial Arena |
| Colours | Navy blue, royal blue, orange, and white |
| General manager | Mike Tarantino |
| Head coach | Andrew Campoli |
| Website | cwoodblues |
| Franchise history | |
| 1974-2019 | Kingston Voyageurs |
| 2019–2020 | Collingwood Colts |
| 2020-present | Collingwood Blues |
History
editAt the end of the 2018–19 season the Kingston Voyageurs was sold to Dave Steele, manager of the Stayner Siskins.[2] The team was eventually moved to Collingwood and named the Collingwood Colts, ending 43 years of Vees hockey.[3] At the conclusion of the 2019–20 OJHL season, the team was rebranded the Collingwood Blues.
The team won the 2024 Centennial Cup national championship tournament in 2024.[4]
Staff
edit- Owner – Dave Steele[2]
- General Manager – Michael Tarantino
- Head Coach – Andrew Campoli
Season-by-season results
edit| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 54 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 164 | 155 | 64 | 2nd of 5 North Div 5th of 11 NW Conf 10th of 22 OJHL |
Lost Conf. Quarters 3-4 (Spirit) |
| 2020–21 | Season cancelled | |||||||||
| 2021–22 | 54 | 28 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 170 | 140 | 61 | 2nd of 5 North Div 4th of 10 NW Conf 11th of 21 OJHL |
Lost Conf. Quarters 2-0 (Tigers) Lost Conf Semifinals 0-2 (Panthers) |
| 2022–23 | 54 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 226 | 113 | 89 | 1st of 10 NW Conf 2nd of 21 OJHL |
Won Conf. Quarters 4-0 (Spirit) Won Conf Semifinals 4-0 (Menace) Won Conf Finals 4-1 (Cougars) Won League Finals 4-1 (Golden Hawks) advance to Centennial Cup |
| 2023–24 | 56 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 284 | 88 | 99 | 1st of 12 NW Conf 1st of 24 OJHL |
Won Conf. Quarters 4-0 (99ers) Won Conf Semifinals 4-1 (Blades) Won Conf Finals 4-0 (Flyers) Won League Finals 2-4 (Golden Hawks) Won national championship 1-0 (Melfort Mustangs) |
Centennial Cup
editCanadian Jr. A National Championships
Maritime Junior Hockey League, Quebec Junior Hockey League, Central Canada Hockey League, Ontario Junior Hockey League, Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, Superior International Junior Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League, and Host. The BCHL declared itself an independent league and there is no BC representative.
Round-robin play in two 5-team pools with top three in pool advancing to determine a Champion.
| Year | Round-robin | Record | Standing | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | OTW, Steinbach Pistons (ManJHL), 2-1 W, Battlefords North Stars (SJHL), 3-1 W, Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL), 4-1 L, Portage Terriers (Host), 3-4 |
2-1-1-0 | 3rd of 5 Pool B |
Lost - 2-4 Ottawa Jr. Senators (CCHL) |
Did not Qualify | Did not Qualify |
| 2024 | W, Calgary Canucks (AJHL), 5-4 W, Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL), 10-2 W, Longueuil Collège Français (QJHL), 8-0 W, Navan Grads (CCHL), 3-2 |
4-0-0-0 | 1st of 5 Group A |
Earned bye | Won 5-2 Miramichi Timberwolves |
Won 1-0 Melfort Mustangs Centennial Cup National Junior A Champions |
Notable alumni
edit- Scott Arniel – (Buffalo Sabres)
- Daniel Cleary[5] – (Detroit Red Wings) – (Stanley Cup Champion 2008)
- Brandon Convery[6] – (Toronto Maple Leafs)
- Doug Gilmour[7] – (Calgary Flames) – (Stanley Cup Champion 1989)
- Ryan Hamilton[8] - (Edmonton Oilers)
- Todd MacDonald – (Florida Panthers)
- Alyn McCauley[9] – (Los Angeles Kings)
- Jay McClement[10] – (St. Louis Blues)
- Jay McKee[11] - (Buffalo Sabres)
- Marc Moro[12] – (Toronto Maple Leafs)
- Kirk Muller[13] – (Montreal Canadiens) – (Stanley Cup Champion 1993)
- Mike Murphy[14] - (Carolina Hurricanes)
- Steve Seguin[15] - (Los Angeles Kings)
- Mike Smith[16] – (Phoenix Coyotes)
- Nate Robinson – (Boston Bruins)
- Rik Wilson – (St. Louis Blues)
- Bob Wren[17] – (Toronto Maple Leafs)
- Patrick Ashton – (EV Landsberg)
- Jeff Foster – (Milwaukee Admirals)
- Brett Gibson – (Pensacola Ice Pilots)
- Tim Keyes – (Syracuse Crunch)
- Adam McAllister – (Tulsa Oilers)
- Christoffer Kjærgaard – Danish national team
- Scott Harrington[18] – (Toronto Marlies)
- Francesco Vilardi – (Flint Firebirds)
References
edit- ^ "Breaking: Collingwood Colts awarded tenancy of Eddie Bush Arena". CollingwoodToday.ca. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ a b Ian MacAlpine (March 6, 2019). "Kingston Voyageurs may move to Collingwood". Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ "Kingston Voyageurs are no more". Kingstonist - Kingston News. March 21, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ "Collingwood Blues edge Melfort Mustangs to win Centennial Cup". TSN. Bell Media. Canadian Press. May 20, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Dan Cleary". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Brandon Convery". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Gilmour, Doug -- Honoured Player -- Legends of Hockey". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Ryan Hamilton". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Alyn McCauley". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Jay McClement". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Jay McKee". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Marc Moro". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Kirk Muller". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Mike Murphy". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Steve Seguin". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Mike Smith". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Bob Wren". www.hhof.com.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Scott Harrington". www.hhof.com.
Further reading
edit- Owen, Jessica (September 24, 2024). "Town and Collingwood Blues net new contract". CollingwoodToday.ca. Village Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Engel, Erika (July 5, 2024). "Collingwood Blues given rare Legion Friendship award from Portage La Prarie". CollingwoodToday.ca. Village Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Owen, Jessica (July 30, 2024). "'It's like a phone book': Blues contract negotiations continue". CollingwoodToday.ca. Village Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Robinson, Peter (May 20, 2024). "'Amazing feeling': Collingwood Blues score first Centennial Cup". OrilliaMatters.com. Village Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Wallace, Fred (August 6, 2024). "2024-25 Collingwood Blues OJHL Schedule". Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- "Collingwood Blues shut-out Quebec team for third Centennial Cup win". CollingwoodToday.ca. Village Media. May 13, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Owen, Jessica (January 11, 2024). "Arena deal between Collingwood Blues, town on ice — for now". OrilliaMatters.com. Village Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Edwards, John (February 24, 2024). "'We have come to love the community': Collingwood Blues score new rental agreement with town". Simcoe.com. Metroland Media Group. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Owen, Jessica (February 15, 2024). "Emergency council meeting nets new Blues contract". CollingwoodToday.ca. Village Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- Carneiro, Alessandra (May 19, 2024). "Collingwood Blues crowned Centennial Cup champions". CTV News Barrie. Bell Media. Retrieved September 30, 2024.