Bowmanville Eagles

Bowmanville Eagles
City	Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
League	Ontario Junior Hockey League Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League
Operated	1968-2010
Home arena	G.B. Rickard Arena Complex
Colors	Orange, Black, and White
General manager	Curtis Hodgins
Head coach	Curtis Hodgins
Affiliates	Port Perry Mojacks (COJCHL) Clarington Toros (OMHA)
Franchise history
2010	Merged w/ Cobourg Cougars

The Bowmanville Eagles were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Central Canadian Hockey League. The Eagles left the OHA in 2010 when they merged with the Cobourg Cougars and left Bowmanville.

History

The team has been known as the Bowmanville Eagles since 1978. Prior to this they were known as the Bowmanville Red Eagles. The team was a member of the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League early on. The Eagles won the Clarence Schmalz Cup as Ontario Hockey Association Junior "C" Champions in 1981. Past 1987, the Eagles enjoyed 8 straight winning seasons and 4 league championships. After their 3rd straight league title in 1995, the Eagles under the guidance of Mike Laing, the General Manager and eventual owner during the winning years of the 1990s, made the jump to the OPJHL. The team was sold by Mike Laing mid season in 1998 to new owners from Whitby, Ontario.

From 1995 until 2003, the Eagles achieved moderate results, never pushing much further than a barely winning record. Since 2003, the Eagles have put together 4 straight dominant seasons.

The Eagles were the picture of consistency over the past eight years, posting six 30+ win seasons and winning the CCHL East Division in 2010.

It is being reported that the Eagles will close its doors before the 2010-11 season.

In 2011-12, the Eagles were resurrected as the Clarington Eagles as members of the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey League.

Season-by-season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
1987-88	32	27	4	1	-	242	122	55	2nd COJCHL
1988-89	40	21	12	7	-	206	152	49	3rd COJCHL
1989-90	36	27	7	2	-	241	136	56	1st COJCHL	Won League
1990-91	36	18	14	4	-	168	165	40	3rd COJCHL
1991-92	34	20	11	2	1	184	165	43	3rd COJCHL
1992-93	40	25	13	1	1	242	173	52	2nd COJCHL	Won League
1993-94	30	22	7	1	0	160	103	45	1st COJCHL	Won League
1994-95	36	31	4	0	1	220	116	63	1st COJCHL	Won League
1995-96	50	23	23	4	-	200	212	53	2nd OPJHL-R
1996-97	51	15	31	5	-	215	285	37	4th OPJHL-R
1997-98	51	27	19	5	0	210	178	59	3rd OPJHL-R
1998-99	51	18	23	6	4	188	206	46	9th OPJHL-E
1999-00	49	19	24	6	0	188	208	44	6th OPJHL-E
2000-01	49	19	21	7	2	187	181	47	7th OPJHL-E
2001-02	49	15	23	7	4	159	174	41	7th OPJHL-E
2002-03	49	19	24	5	1	163	178	44	7th OPJHL-E
2003-04	49	31	10	4	4	218	147	70	2nd OPJHL-E
2004-05	49	34	12	3	0	159	97	71	3rd OPJHL-E
2005-06	49	39	5	5	0	255	95	83	1st OPJHL-E	Lost League SF
2006-07	49	39	6	3	1	248	125	82	1st OPJHL-E	Lost Conf. SF
2007-08	49	21	18	-	10	135	145	52	5th OPJHL-E
2008-09	49	24	20	-	5	162	160	53	4th OJHL-R
2009-10	50	32	13	-	5	181	132	69	1st CCHL-E	Lost Final

Clarence Schmalz Cup Appearances

1971: Dresden Jr. Kings defeated Bowmanville Red Eagles 4-games-to-3

1977: Essex 73's defeated Bowmanville Red Eagles 4-games-to-2

1978: Essex 73's defeated Bowmanville Red Eagles 4-games-to-1

1979: Bowmanville Eagles defeated Kincardine Kinucks 4-games-to-none

1981: Bowmanville Eagles defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-2

1982: Flamborough Colts defeated Bowmanville Eagles 7-1 in round robin final

1995: Belle River Canadiens defeated Bowmanville Eagles 4-games-to-none

Notable alumni

• Kevin McClelland
• Adam Munro
• James Neal

External links

• Eagles Website

Ontario Hockey Association Junior A Hockey

Current Leagues & Teams

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Brampton Capitals · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Huntsville Otters · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Markham Waxers · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Peterborough Stars · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Toronto Lakeshore Patriots · Trenton Golden Hawks · Vaughan Vipers · Wellington Dukes · Whitby Fury

Former Leagues & Teams

Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters • Brantford Majors • Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas • Chatham Maroons • Detroit Jr. Red Wings • Guelph CMC's • Guelph Imperials • Michigan Americans • Niagara Falls Flyers • St. Thomas Elgins • Sarnia Bees • Sarnia Legionnaires • Welland Sabres • Windsor Spitfires

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants • Belleville Bulls • Brampton Warriors • Cambridge Winterhawks • Dixie Beehives • Guelph Platers • Hamilton Mountain A's • Kingston Frontenacs • North Bay Trappers • Owen Sound Greys • Royal York Royals • Toronto Nationals • Weston Dodgers • Whitby Lawmen

Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs • Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack • Barrie Colts • Bowmanville Eagles • Bramalea Blues • Caledon Canadians • Collingwood Blues • Couchiching Terriers • Dixie Beehives • Durham Huskies • Orangeville Crushers • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Streetsville Derbys • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton Sting

Seasons

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: 1972–73 • 1973–74 • 1974–75 • 1975–76 • 1976–77 • 1977–78 • 1978–79 • 1979–80 • 1980–81 • 1981–82 • 1982–83 • 1983–84 • 1984–85 • 1985–86 • 1986–87

Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98

Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98 • 1998–99 • 1999–00 • 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009-10 CC/OJ • 2010–11 • 2011–12

CJHL: Dudley Hewitt Cup  · Royal Bank Cup