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Markham Waxers

January 31, 2023

The Markham Waxers were an Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The Waxers name is still used by the Markham Waxers minor hockey club with the Eastern AAA Hockey League, a sub league of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

Markham Waxers
CityMarkham, Ontario, Canada
LeagueOntario Hockey Association
Metro Junior A Hockey League
Ontario Junior Hockey League
Operated1930s-2012
Home arenaMarkham Fairgrounds 1930s-1960
Crosby Memorial Arena 1960-1963
Markham Village Arena 1963-1970s
Markham Centennial Centre 1970s-2012
ColoursBlue and White
   
Franchise history
1910-1911Markham Midgets
1941-1961Markham Jets (Millionaires 1946)
1963-1972Markham Seal-a-Wax
1972-2012Markham Waxers

History

Originally known as the Markham Jets, the Waxers organization changed names in 1961, named after The International Group, a privately owned wax and oil refinery that originated in Agincourt, ON.[1] The team won the 1941 Ontario Junior "C" Championship and won the Ontario Junior "B" Sutherland Cup Championship in 1969 and 1972. At one point, the Waxers were the farm team of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs and boasts over 100 NHL and World Hockey Association graduates. The Waxers were formerly a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League before joining the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

During the 2002 Season the Waxers celebrated 100 years of association with the OHA. They had special 3rd jerseys made up and all players were numbered from 100–198, by adding a 1 to the front of the player's regular number. One of these jerseys was donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame, as they believe only one other team in history has ever used such numbering for its players. They finished that season by winning the South Division championship the franchise's first Championship in many years.

On August 1, 2012, the Waxers announced they were suspending operations for the 2012–13 season.

On June 15, 2013, the Ontario Junior Hockey League announced that the Markham Waxers had their membership terminated. The Waxers failed to fulfill several obligations required by the league and the governing Ontario Hockey Association. The OJHL mentioned that Markham has a rich tradition in junior hockey and would like to see a team back in Markham for the 2014–15.

On April 29. 2015, the City of Markham held a major Press conference and the Mayor announced, to a large jubilant crowd, that the Hamilton Red Wings Jr A Hockey Club was relocating to Markham. The Hockey Club acquired the rights to the Waxers Junior A, and has opted to play in the OJHL as the Markham Royals. The Royals were the sister club of the Waxers dating back to the 1970s.

The OJHL's Markham Royals will begin league play in the 2015–16 season reviving the rich tradition of Junior hockey in the City of Markham.

Sutherland Cup appearances

1968: Sarnia Legionnaires defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
1969: Markham Waxers defeated Strathroy Rockets 4-games-to-2
1972: Markham Waxers defeated St. Marys Lincolns 4-games-to-1

Notable alumni

Season-by-season results

Season GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs
1963-64 32 15 11 6 - 162 124 36 6th Metro B
1964-65 36 14 19 3 - 167 196 31 8th Metro B
1965-66 35 18 9 8 - 149 128 44 3rd Metro B
1966-67 36 22 11 3 - 217 105 47 2nd Metro B
1967-68 36 17 17 2 - 155 152 36 5th Metro B Won League
1968-69 36 26 6 4 - 167 132 56 1st Metro B Won League, Won SC
1969-70 36 26 6 4 - 209 133 56 2nd Metro B
1970-71 44 24 18 2 - 209 193 50 6th Metro B
1971-72 44 37 4 3 - 308 120 77 1st Metro B Won League, Won SC
1972-73 35 19 13 3 - 174 150 41 3rd Metro B
1973-74 44 13 25 6 - 168 222 32 10th OPJHL
1974-75 44 15 19 10 - 174 192 40 10th OPJHL
1975-76 44 19 20 5 - 178 197 43 6th OPJHL
1976-77 44 23 10 11 - 237 195 57 3rd OPJHL
1977-78 50 17 27 6 - 229 284 40 8th OPJHL
1978-79 50 17 27 6 - 220 242 40 7th OPJHL
1979-80 44 14 23 7 - 233 253 35 10th OPJHL
1980-81 44 18 25 1 - 247 251 37 8th OPJHL
1981-82 50 26 19 5 - 304 265 57 4th OJHL Lost Final
1982-83 48 18 24 6 - 227 249 42 7th OJHL
1983-84 42 18 19 5 - 228 199 41 5th OJHL
1984-85 48 20 25 3 - 229 263 43 5th OJHL
1985-86 50 25 16 9 - 244 263 59 2nd OJHL
1986-87 44 14 22 7 - 210 231 35 4th OJHL
1987-88 44 3 38 3 - 130 333 9 14th CJBHL
1988-89 42 10 29 3 - 158 281 23 14th CJBHL
1989-90 42 12 19 11 - 196 233 35 8th CJBHL
1990-91 42 16 21 5 - 163 193 37 10th CJBHL
1991-92 42 17 20 5 - 213 208 39 10th CJBHL
1992-93 48 33 13 2 - 293 222 69 4th CJBHL
1993-94 40 19 17 4 - 199 191 43 4th OPJHL-E
1994-95 48 15 30 3 - 231 273 36 7th OPJHL-E
1995-96 52 30 17 5 - 241 204 65 5th Metro A Lost Quarter-final
1996-97 50 27 19 4 - 246 221 58 7th Metro A
1997-98 50 24 19 7 - 247 192 55 6th Metro A
1998-99 51 29 16 4 2 249 195 64 5th OPJHL-C
1999-00 48 24 18 3 3 211 193 54 4th OPJHL-S
2000-01 49 28 18 2 1 223 182 59 3rd OPJHL-S
2001-02 49 26 17 4 2 223 213 58 3rd OPJHL-S
2002-03 49 30 12 6 1 239 173 67 2nd OPJHL-S Lost Semi-final
2003-04 49 24 17 3 5 219 207 56 4th OPJHL-S
2004-05 49 30 16 3 0 213 160 63 4th OPJHL-S
2005-06 49 29 14 5 1 193 152 64 2nd OPJHL-S Lost Conf. Final
2006-07 49 31 16 2 0 199 158 64 3rd OPJHL-S Lost Conf. SF
2007-08 49 36 11 - 2 259 168 74 3rd OPJHL-S
2008-09 53 36 15 - 2 239 200 74 2nd OJHL-C
2009-10 50 29 15 0 6 210 175 64 3rd CCHL-E Lost Quarter-final
2010-11 50 34 12 - 4 241 152 72 2nd OJHL-N Lost Round of 16
2011-12 49 30 17 - 2 216 185 62 4th OJHL-N Lost Division SF

Playoffs

Original OPJHL Years

  • 1974 DNQ
  • 1975 DNQ
  • 1976 Lost Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Richmond Hill Rams 3-games-to-2 with 2 ties
North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 1977 Lost Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Nationals 4-games-to-none
North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 1978 DNQ
  • 1979 Lost Quarter-final
Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 1980 DNQ
  • 1981 Lost Quarter-final
Belleville Bulls defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 1982 Lost Final
Markham Waxers defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 1983 Lost Quarter-final
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 1984 Lost Quarter-final
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 1985 Lost Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 1986 Lost Final
Markham Waxers defeated Owen Sound Greys 4-games-to-1
Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 1987 Lost Semi-final
Owen Sound Greys defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1

OJHL Years I

  • 1994 Lost Preliminary
Cobourg Cougars defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2
  • 1995 Lost Preliminary
Lindsay Muskies defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none

MetJHL Years

  • 1996 Lost Quarter-final
Thornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 1997 Lost Preliminary
Thornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 1998 Lost Preliminary
Durham Huskies defeated Markham Waxers 3-games-to-1

OJHL Years II

  • 1999 Lost Division Quarter-final
Aurora Tigers defeated Markham Waxers 3-games-to-1
  • 2000 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
Vaughan Vipers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 2001 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-none
Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 2002 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 2003 Lost Conference Final
Markham Waxers defeated Thornhill Rattlers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3
Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 2004 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Couchiching Terriers 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 2005 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-2
Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 2006 Lost Division Final
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Thunderbirds 4-games-to-1
Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-none
  • 2007 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Durham Fury 4-games-to-none
St. Michael's Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 2008 Lost Final
Markham Waxers defeated Toronto Dixie Beehives 3-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated Vaughan Vipers 4-games-to-none
Markham Waxers defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2
Markham Waxers defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-1
Oakville Blades defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-1
  • 2009 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-3
Toronto Jr. Canadiens defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 2010 Lost CCHL Quarter-final
Markham Waxers defeated Lindsay Muskies 4-games-to-2
Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-3
  • 2011 Lost Round of 16
Stouffville Spirit defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2
  • 2012 Lost Division Semi-final
Markham Waxers defeated Huntsville Otters 3-games-to-none
Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Markham Waxers 4-games-to-2

References

  1. ^ http://www.igiwax.com
  2. ^ http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=8583&year0=2006[bare URL]
  3. ^ "NHL draft: Waxers where it all began". The Toronto Star. 20 June 2008.
  4. ^ "Markham Waxers (Tradition: Waxers Year-by-Year - 1971-72)".
  5. ^ http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=8583&year0=2006[bare URL]
  6. ^ "NHL draft: Waxers where it all began". The Toronto Star. 20 June 2008.
  7. ^ "Markham Waxers (Tradition: Waxers Year-by-Year - 1971-72)".

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2012ColoursBlue and White Franchise history1910 1911Markham Midgets1941 1961Markham Jets Millionaires 1946 1963 1972Markham Seal a Wax1972 2012Markham Waxers Contents 1 History 2 Sutherland Cup appearances 3 Notable alumni 4 Season by season results 4 1 Playoffs 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditOriginally known as the Markham Jets the Waxers organization changed names in 1961 named after The International Group a privately owned wax and oil refinery that originated in Agincourt ON 1 The team won the 1941 Ontario Junior C Championship and won the Ontario Junior B Sutherland Cup Championship in 1969 and 1972 At one point the Waxers were the farm team of the National Hockey League s Toronto Maple Leafs and boasts over 100 NHL and World Hockey Association graduates The Waxers were formerly a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League before joining the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League During the 2002 Season the Waxers celebrated 100 years of association with the OHA They had special 3rd jerseys made up and all players were numbered from 100 198 by adding a 1 to the front of the player s regular number One of these jerseys was donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame as they believe only one other team in history has ever used such numbering for its players They finished that season by winning the South Division championship the franchise s first Championship in many years On August 1 2012 the Waxers announced they were suspending operations for the 2012 13 season On June 15 2013 the Ontario Junior Hockey League announced that the Markham Waxers had their membership terminated The Waxers failed to fulfill several obligations required by the league and the governing Ontario Hockey Association The OJHL mentioned that Markham has a rich tradition in junior hockey and would like to see a team back in Markham for the 2014 15 On April 29 2015 the City of Markham held a major Press conference and the Mayor announced to a large jubilant crowd that the Hamilton Red Wings Jr A Hockey Club was relocating to Markham The Hockey Club acquired the rights to the Waxers Junior A and has opted to play in the OJHL as the Markham Royals The Royals were the sister club of the Waxers dating back to the 1970s The OJHL s Markham Royals will begin league play in the 2015 16 season reviving the rich tradition of Junior hockey in the City of Markham Sutherland Cup appearances Edit1968 Sarnia Legionnaires defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none 1969 Markham Waxers defeated Strathroy Rockets 4 games to 2 1972 Markham Waxers defeated St Marys Lincolns 4 games to 1Notable alumni EditCody Hodgson 2 3 Jerry Dupont Bob Essensa Brian Hayward Charlie Huddy Peter Ing Mike Liut Steve Ludzik Dan Maloney Greg Millen Adam Oates Mike Palmateer Bruce Boudreau 4 Steve Vickers Rick Tabaracci Chris Tanev Cameron Gaunce 5 6 Steve Thomas Ron Wilson Dennis Maruk 7 Season by season results EditSeason GP W L T OTL GF GA P Results Playoffs1963 64 32 15 11 6 162 124 36 6th Metro B1964 65 36 14 19 3 167 196 31 8th Metro B1965 66 35 18 9 8 149 128 44 3rd Metro B1966 67 36 22 11 3 217 105 47 2nd Metro B1967 68 36 17 17 2 155 152 36 5th Metro B Won League1968 69 36 26 6 4 167 132 56 1st Metro B Won League Won SC1969 70 36 26 6 4 209 133 56 2nd Metro B1970 71 44 24 18 2 209 193 50 6th Metro B1971 72 44 37 4 3 308 120 77 1st Metro B Won League Won SC1972 73 35 19 13 3 174 150 41 3rd Metro B1973 74 44 13 25 6 168 222 32 10th OPJHL1974 75 44 15 19 10 174 192 40 10th OPJHL1975 76 44 19 20 5 178 197 43 6th OPJHL1976 77 44 23 10 11 237 195 57 3rd OPJHL1977 78 50 17 27 6 229 284 40 8th OPJHL1978 79 50 17 27 6 220 242 40 7th OPJHL1979 80 44 14 23 7 233 253 35 10th OPJHL1980 81 44 18 25 1 247 251 37 8th OPJHL1981 82 50 26 19 5 304 265 57 4th OJHL Lost Final1982 83 48 18 24 6 227 249 42 7th OJHL1983 84 42 18 19 5 228 199 41 5th OJHL1984 85 48 20 25 3 229 263 43 5th OJHL1985 86 50 25 16 9 244 263 59 2nd OJHL1986 87 44 14 22 7 210 231 35 4th OJHL1987 88 44 3 38 3 130 333 9 14th CJBHL1988 89 42 10 29 3 158 281 23 14th CJBHL1989 90 42 12 19 11 196 233 35 8th CJBHL1990 91 42 16 21 5 163 193 37 10th CJBHL1991 92 42 17 20 5 213 208 39 10th CJBHL1992 93 48 33 13 2 293 222 69 4th CJBHL1993 94 40 19 17 4 199 191 43 4th OPJHL E1994 95 48 15 30 3 231 273 36 7th OPJHL E1995 96 52 30 17 5 241 204 65 5th Metro A Lost Quarter final1996 97 50 27 19 4 246 221 58 7th Metro A1997 98 50 24 19 7 247 192 55 6th Metro A1998 99 51 29 16 4 2 249 195 64 5th OPJHL C1999 00 48 24 18 3 3 211 193 54 4th OPJHL S2000 01 49 28 18 2 1 223 182 59 3rd OPJHL S2001 02 49 26 17 4 2 223 213 58 3rd OPJHL S2002 03 49 30 12 6 1 239 173 67 2nd OPJHL S Lost Semi final2003 04 49 24 17 3 5 219 207 56 4th OPJHL S2004 05 49 30 16 3 0 213 160 63 4th OPJHL S2005 06 49 29 14 5 1 193 152 64 2nd OPJHL S Lost Conf Final2006 07 49 31 16 2 0 199 158 64 3rd OPJHL S Lost Conf SF2007 08 49 36 11 2 259 168 74 3rd OPJHL S2008 09 53 36 15 2 239 200 74 2nd OJHL C2009 10 50 29 15 0 6 210 175 64 3rd CCHL E Lost Quarter final2010 11 50 34 12 4 241 152 72 2nd OJHL N Lost Round of 162011 12 49 30 17 2 216 185 62 4th OJHL N Lost Division SFPlayoffs Edit Original OPJHL Years 1974 DNQ 1975 DNQ 1976 Lost Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Richmond Hill Rams 3 games to 2 with 2 ties North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 31977 Lost Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Toronto Nationals 4 games to none North Bay Trappers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 31978 DNQ 1979 Lost Quarter finalGuelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none1980 DNQ 1981 Lost Quarter finalBelleville Bulls defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 11982 Lost FinalMarkham Waxers defeated Aurora Tigers 4 games to 1 Markham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4 games to 2 Guelph Platers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 11983 Lost Quarter finalOrillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 31984 Lost Quarter finalOrillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none1985 Lost Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Dixie Beehives 4 games to 1 Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none1986 Lost FinalMarkham Waxers defeated Owen Sound Greys 4 games to 1 Orillia Travelways defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 11987 Lost Semi finalOwen Sound Greys defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 1OJHL Years I 1994 Lost PreliminaryCobourg Cougars defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 21995 Lost PreliminaryLindsay Muskies defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to noneMetJHL Years 1996 Lost Quarter finalThornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 11997 Lost PreliminaryThornhill Islanders defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 31998 Lost PreliminaryDurham Huskies defeated Markham Waxers 3 games to 1OJHL Years II 1999 Lost Division Quarter finalAurora Tigers defeated Markham Waxers 3 games to 12000 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4 games to 3 Vaughan Vipers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 12001 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4 games to none Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 32002 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated North York Rangers 4 games to 3 St Michael s Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none2003 Lost Conference FinalMarkham Waxers defeated Thornhill Rattlers 4 games to none Markham Waxers defeated St Michael s Buzzers 4 games to 2 Markham Waxers defeated Wexford Raiders 4 games to 3 Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none2004 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Couchiching Terriers 4 games to none St Michael s Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none2005 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4 games to 2 Wexford Raiders defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 12006 Lost Division FinalMarkham Waxers defeated Toronto Thunderbirds 4 games to 1 Markham Waxers defeated Pickering Panthers 4 games to none St Michael s Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to none2007 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Durham Fury 4 games to none St Michael s Buzzers defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 32008 Lost FinalMarkham Waxers defeated Toronto Dixie Beehives 3 games to none Markham Waxers defeated Vaughan Vipers 4 games to none Markham Waxers defeated St Michael s Buzzers 4 games to 2 Markham Waxers defeated Wellington Dukes 4 games to 1 Oakville Blades defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 12009 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Cobourg Cougars 4 games to 3 Toronto Jr Canadiens defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 32010 Lost CCHL Quarter finalMarkham Waxers defeated Lindsay Muskies 4 games to 2 Wellington Dukes defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 32011 Lost Round of 16Stouffville Spirit defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 22012 Lost Division Semi finalMarkham Waxers defeated Huntsville Otters 3 games to none Newmarket Hurricanes defeated Markham Waxers 4 games to 2References Edit http www igiwax com http www eliteprospects com team php team 8583 amp year0 2006 bare URL NHL draft Waxers where it all began The Toronto Star 20 June 2008 Markham Waxers Tradition Waxers Year by Year 1971 72 http www eliteprospects com team php team 8583 amp year0 2006 bare URL NHL draft Waxers where it all began The Toronto Star 20 June 2008 Markham Waxers Tradition Waxers Year by Year 1971 72 External links EditMarkham Waxers Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Markham Waxers amp oldid 1112455102, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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