Parry Sound Shamrocks

Parry Sound Shamrocks
City	Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
League	Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League
Operated	1994-2002
Home arena	Humphrey Community Centre
Colors	Green, Blue, and White
Franchise history
1983-1987	Parry Sound Shamrocks
1988-1991	Parry Sound Brewers
1994-2002	Parry Sound Shamrocks

The Parry Sound Shamrocks were a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. This defunct hockey team was a part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

History

The Shamrocks were originally formed in 1994 as a member of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, but in 1999 the team made a move to the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League. The team opted to take a leave of absence after the 2001-02 season after experiencing financial problems. The Shamrocks were also interested in playing at the junior "C" level the following season. During the summer, remaining players went elsewhere to resume their junior "A" hockey careers. Shamrocks captain Jay Griffiths went to the CJHL's Cornwall Colts and became one of their keys players. Before the 2003-04 season, the Parry Sound Shamrocks opted not to return and officially folded.

Junior "A" hockey returns to Parry Sound

In 2005, Dan Skodjt, who managed the Indianapolis Ice of the United States Hockey League proposed to bring a junior "A" hockey team back to Parry Sound, Ontario and play out of the Bobby Orr Community Centre. The proposed expansion team angered members and parents of the Parry Sound Hockey Association because of the possibility of scheduling conflicts and prevented the new team moving into the Bobby Orr Community Centre. The new team - Seguin Bruins played out of the Humphrey Community Centre instead and made their debut in 2005-06.

Some of the most influential players through 1997 through 1999 were locals Ben Moore (U of Western) and Matt Monks (Wilfrid Laurier University). However both individual chose to put off state side scholarships with ambitions in the CIS.

For the first time since the 2004-05 OJHL season, the town and district of Parry Sound will remain without a Jr. A Hockey franchise as the Bruins will not participate for 2010-11. The Parry Sound Shamrocks came to the Georgian Bay region in 1994 to play in the NOJHA, then moved to the OPJHL in 1999 where they folded in 2002 due to financial problems. It is unknown whether or not Jr. A hockey will return to Parry Sound.

Season-by-Season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
1994-95	48	21	23	4	-	228	227	46	4th NOJHL	Lost Semi-final
1995-96	44	19	23	2	-	176	218	40	4th NOJHL	Lost Semi-final
1996-97	40	17	18	5	-	142	183	39	3rd NOJHL	Lost Semi-final
1997-98	40	18	18	4	-	155	179	40	2nd NOJHL	Lost Final
1998-99	40	26	13	1	-	194	134	53	2nd NOJHL	Lost Final
1999-00	48	8	34	4	2	154	294	22	7th OPJHL-N
2000-01	49	12	35	2	0	144	280	26	6th OPJHL-N
2001-02	49	13	28	4	4	138	206	34	7th OPJHL-N

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