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Hamilton Tiger Cubs

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Hamilton Tiger Cubs
CityHamilton, Ontario
LeagueOntario Hockey Association
Operated1953 (1953)–1960
Home arenaHamilton Forum
Franchise history
1946–1953Windsor Spitfires
1953–1960Hamilton Tiger Cubs
1960–1974Hamilton Red Wings
1974–1978Hamilton/St. Catharines Fincups
1978–1984Brantford Alexanders
1984–1988Hamilton Steelhawks
1988–1996Niagara Falls Thunder
1996–presentErie Otters

The Hamilton Tiger Cubs were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) from 1953 to 1960. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario, playing home games at the Hamilton Forum.

History

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In 1953, the Windsor Spitfires were sold and relocated becoming the Hamilton Tiger Cubs.[1] The Tiger Cubs played home games at the Hamilton Forum.[2]

In the 1953–54 OHA season, goaltender Dennis Riggin received the Dave Pinkney Trophy for the lowest team goals against average.[3]

In the 1957–58 OHA season, centre Murray Oliver received the Red Tilson Trophy as the OHA's most valuable player.[4] In the same season, the Tiger Cubs reached the OHA finals for the J. Ross Robertson Cup, and were defeated by the Toronto Marlboros four games to none, with a tied game.[5]

The Tiger Cubs had three last-place finishes in the OHA standings within five seasons as of 1960, and were rumored to become the Red Wings.[6] Renamed the Hamilton Red Wings as of the 1960–61 OHA season, they were affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings.[7]

Notable alumni

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Jerry Sullivan was an All-American centre for the Michigan Tech Huskies in 1962.[8] Defenceman Henry Åkervall played for the Canada men's national team at the 1964 Winter Olympics.[9]

Brian Kilrea later coached junior hockey, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003.[10] Pat Quinn coached several teams in the National Hockey League and the Canada men's national team, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2016.[11]

List of National Hockey League or World Hockey Association alumni:[12]

Season-by-season results

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Regular season and playoffs results:[17]

Legend: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Memorial Cup champions OHA champions OHA finalists
SeasonRegular seasonPlayoffs
GPWLTPtsPctGFGAFinish
1953–545831243650.5602222083rd OHAWon quarterfinal (Guelph Biltmores) 3–0[18]
Lost semifinal (Toronto Marlboros) 3–0–1[19]
1954–554921235470.4801811735th OHALost quarterfinal (Guelph Biltmores) 3–0[20]
1955–564813305310.3231712507th OHADid not qualify
1956–575224262500.4811701915th OHALost quarterfinal (Toronto Marlboros) 3–1[21]
1957–585227187610.5872001762nd OHAWon quarterfinal (Peterborough Petes) 3–1–1[22]
Won semifinal (Toronto St. Michael's Majors) 2–1–2[23]
Lost OHA final (Toronto Marlboros) 4–0–1[24]
1958–595411358300.2781672297th OHADid not qualify
1959–604810344240.2501582517th OHADid not qualify

References

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  1. ↑ "Hamilton Wins Bid For Junior Hockey Franchise". The Sun Times. Owen Sound, Ontario. The Canadian Press. July 17, 1943. p. 12.
  2. ↑ Jordan, Kevin (June 14, 2020). "Hamilton Forum, Hamilton Red Wings". The OHL Arena Guide. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ Campbell, Gordon (March 23, 1954). "Those Cubs Lie In Wait If Dukes Beat 'Shirts: Irish Invade Teeptown". Toronto Star. p. 13.
  4. ↑ "Murray Oliver Of Hamilton Cubs Wins Jr. A Trophy". The Sun Times. Owen Sound, Ontario. The Canadian Press. March 8, 1958. p. 15.
  5. ↑ Annual Report: Constitution, Regulations and Rules of Competition. Cambridge, Ontario: Ontario Hockey Association. 2006. p. W-13.
  6. ↑ Lautens, Gary (June 16, 1960). "The Gab Bag". The Hamilton Spectator. p. 18.
  7. ↑ "New Look For Juniors". The Hamilton Spectator. The Canadian Press. September 3, 1960. p. 17.
  8. ↑ "1961-1962 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  9. ↑ Hank Akervall Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Archived September 24, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ "Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Honoured Members: Brian Kilrea". Legends of Hockey. Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Honoured Members: Pat Quinn". Legends of Hockey. Hockey Hall of Fame. 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger Cubs all-time player list". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Hillary Menard–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  14. ↑ "George Ranieri–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Wayne Rivers–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Len Ronson–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger Cubs Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Hamilton Tips Hatters, 4–3, To Cop Series". Windsor Star. The Canadian Press. March 22, 1954. p. 28.
  19. ↑ "Marlies Qualify". Ottawa Journal. The Canadian Press. April 5, 1954. p. 18.
  20. ↑ "Bilts Oust Cubs, TeePees take 3–0 lead Over Irish". The Expositor. Brantford, Ontario. The Canadian Press. March 2, 1955. p. 8.
  21. ↑ "Wild Brawl Features Final Game of Cubs-Dukes' Series". St. Catharines Standard. The Canadian Press. March 12, 1957. p. 18.
  22. ↑ "Petes KO'D By Ti-Cubs". St. Catharines Standard. The Canadian Press. March 14, 1958. p. 20.
  23. ↑ "Hamilton Holds St. Mikes to Tie". The Sun Times. Owen Sound, Ontario. The Canadian Press. March 25, 1958. p. 10.
  24. ↑ Golla, Jim (April 4, 1958). "Marlboros Win Title, 7–1". The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ontario. p. 26.
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