Pickering Panthers

Pickering Panthers
City	Pickering, Ontario, Canada
League	Ontario Junior Hockey League
Founded	1972
Home arena	Pickering Recreation Complex
Colors	Black, Red, and White
Owner(s)	Steven Tuchner
General manager	Mike Galati
Head coach	Mike Galati
Affiliates	Ajax-Pickering Raiders MHA
Franchise history
2010	merged w/ Ajax Attack

The Pickering Panthers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Pickering, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of Central Division Hockey but also used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League.

History

In the Summer of 2010, the Panthers accepted a merger with the Ajax Attack. The team remained in Pickering, but it eliminated the struggle for players and fans between the two neighbouring communities.

2007 Marathon Game

On February 11, 2007 after 154 minutes and 32 seconds of play, the Toronto Jr. Canadiens defeated the Pickering Panthers in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. The game-winning goal was credited to Kyle Wetering at the 4:32 mark of the 6th Overtime and Toronto outshot Pickering 88-86. On February 12, 2007, TSN show That's Hockey showed highlights of the game and announced that the history of the game may be preserved in the Hockey Hall of Fame as the longest junior hockey game in history, far surpassing the last recorded record, a feature column also appeared in the Toronto Sun about the historical game. The game has been officially named the longest game in Ontario Hockey Association history.

Season-by-Season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
1972-73	35	13	19	3	-	114	158	29	7th Metro B
1973-74	44	34	6	4	-	272	135	72	1st Metro B
1974-75	38	25	6	7	-	259	133	57	2nd Metro B
1975-76	34	18	12	4	-	163	134	40	4th Metro B
1976-77	34	17	13	4	-	166	164	38	4th Metro B
1977-78	36	19	14	3	-	217	179	41	3rd Metro B
1978-79	44	19	19	6	-	214	210	44	8th Metro B
1979-80	42	22	16	4	-	248	185	48	6th Metro B
1980-81	42	26	14	2	-	210	154	54	3rd Metro B
1981-82	36	15	17	4	-	188	174	34	6th Metro B
1982-83	35	15	15	5	-	141	149	35	6th Metro B
1983-84	42	23	13	6	-	197	174	52	4th Metro B
1984-85	36	17	15	4	-	183	163	38	6th Metro B
1985-86	36	29	5	2	-	287	128	60	1st Metro B	Won League
1986-87	37	28	7	2	-	213	115	58	2nd Metro B	Lost Final
1987-88	37	19	12	6	-	191	130	44	4th Metro B	Lost Quarter-final
1988-89	39	15	16	8	-	182	181	38	6th Metro B
1989-90	44	7	32	5	-	155	300	19	11th Metro B
1990-91	44	7	32	5	-	150	269	19	11th Metro B
1991-92	44	13	28	3	-	190	235	29	10th Metro A
1992-93	48	13	30	5	-	198	292	31	13th Metro A
1993-94	50	4	43	3	-	171	345	11	14th Metro A	DNQ
1994-95	49	10	37	2	-	161	331	22	14th Metro A
1995-96	52	14	32	6	-	197	259	34	9th Metro A	DNQ
1996-97	50	34	12	4	-	232	163	72	4th Metro A	Lost Semi-final
1997-98	50	16	27	7	-	173	213	39	13th Metro A
1998-99	51	37	14	0	0	249	162	74	1st OPJHL-E	Lost Semi-final
1999-00	49	11	32	4	2	154	218	28	9th OPJHL-S
2000-01	49	21	19	7	2	198	194	51	4th OPJHL-S
2001-02	49	20	22	5	2	188	193	47	5th OPJHL-S
2002-03	49	13	31	3	2	154	218	31	7th OPJHL-S
2003-04	49	12	30	7	0	168	221	31	8th OPJHL-S
2004-05	49	29	15	2	3	218	171	63	5th OPJHL-S
2005-06	49	30	17	1	1	228	173	62	3rd OPJHL-S	Lost Conf. SF
2006-07	49	26	21	2	0	222	189	54	5th OPJHL-S	Lost Conf. Finals
2007-08	49	10	38	-	1	135	260	21	9th OPJHL-S
2008-09	49	16	30	-	3	148	249	35	8th OJHL-R
2009-10	50	15	31	-	4	178	252	34	10th CCHL-E	DNQ
2010-11	50	14	33	-	3	142	205	31	8th OJHL-E	DNQ
2011-12	49	11	37	-	1	141	280	23	6th OJHL-S	Lost Division QF
2012-13	55	13	37	-	5	145	274	31	5th OJHL-N	DNQ

Playoffs

MetJHL Years

• 1990 DNQ
• 1991 DNQ
• 1992 Lost Quarter-final

Pickering Panthers defeated Wellington Dukes 3-games-to-none

Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Pickering Panthers 4-games-to-none

• 1993 DNQ
• 1994 DNQ
• 1995 DNQ
• 1996 DNQ
• 1997 Lost in Round Robin Quarter-final

Pickering Panthers defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-2

Sixth in round robin quarter-final (0-5-1)

• 1998 Lost Preliminary

Syracuse Jr. Crunch defeated Pickering Panthers 3-games-to-2

OJHL Years

Notable alumni

• Glenn Healy
• Sean McMorrow
• Joe Nieuwendyk
• Jason Petroff

External links

• Panthers Webpage

Ontario Hockey Association Junior A Hockey

Current Leagues & Teams

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Toronto Lakeshore Patriots · Trenton Golden Hawks · 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 • Brampton Capitals • Caledon Canadians • Collingwood Blues • Couchiching Terriers • Dixie Beehives • Durham Huskies • Huntsville Otters • Markham Waxers • Orangeville Crushers • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Peterborough Stars • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Streetsville Derbys • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton Sting • Vaughan Vipers

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 • 2012–13

CJHL: Dudley Hewitt Cup  · Royal Bank Cup