Hamilton Tiger Cubs
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| Hamilton Tiger Cubs | ||
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| City: | Hamilton, Ontario | |
| League | Ontario Hockey Association | |
| Existence: | 1953 - 1960 | |
Franchise Identities:
- Hamilton Tiger Cubs 1953 to 1960
- Hamilton Red Wings 1960 to 1974
- Hamilton Fincups 1974 to 1976
- St. Catharines Fincups 1976 to 1977
- Hamilton Fincups 1977 to 1978
- Brantford Alexanders 1978 to 1984
- Hamilton Steelhawks 1984 to 1988
- Niagara Falls Thunder 1988 to 1996
- Erie Otters 1996 to present
History
The Hamilton Tiger Cubs were named after the Hamilton Tigers NHL team that played in the 1920's. The Tiger Cubs played from 1953 to 1960, after which the team was renamed the Red Wings when affiliated with the NHL Detroit Red Wings.The best season for the Tiger Cubs was 1958. The team reached the OHA finals for the J. Ross Robertson Cup. They were defeated by the Toronto Marlboros 4 wins to 1, with 1 tie game.
There were also previous OHA Jr. teams in Hamilton. The Hamilton Szabos played from the early 1940's to 1947. In the 1930's Hamilton had an OHA Jr. team known as the Bengal Cubs. In the 1920's there was a Junior Tigers team at the same time as the NHL Tigers team. Even earlier than that an OHA Sr team named the Tigers played in the 1910's.
The Tiger Cubs played home games at the Barton Street Arena, also known as the Hamilton Forum .
- [Hamilton Forum] - The OHL Arena & Travel Guide
Players
Award Winners- 1957-1958 - Murray Oliver, Red Tilson Trophy, Most valuable player
- 1953-1954 - Dennis Riggin, Dave Pinkney Trophy, Lowest team goals against average.
Alumnus Brian Kilrea would become one of the most notable names ever in Canadian junior hockey, being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a coach. Fellow alumnus Pat Quinn coached in the NHL, most recently with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Canadian national men's hockey team.
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Yearly Results
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Pct % | Goals For | Goals Against | Standing |
| 1953-54 | 58 | 31 | 24 | 3 | 65 | 0.560 | 222 | 208 | 3rd OHA |
| 1954-55 | 49 | 21 | 23 | 5 | 47 | 0.480 | 181 | 173 | 5th OHA |
| 1955-56 | 48 | 13 | 30 | 5 | 31 | 0.323 | 171 | 250 | 7th OHA |
| 1956-57 | 52 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 50 | 0.481 | 170 | 191 | 5th OHA |
| 1957-58 | 52 | 27 | 18 | 7 | 61 | 0.587 | 200 | 176 | 2nd OHA |
| 1958-59 | 54 | 11 | 35 | 8 | 30 | 0.278 | 167 | 229 | 7th OHA |
| 1959-60 | 48 | 10 | 34 | 4 | 24 | 0.250 | 158 | 251 | 7th OHA |
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