Royal York Royals

Royal York Royals
City	Downsview, Ontario
League	Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League
Operated	1972 (1972)-1980
Home arena	Downsview Arena
Colors	Blue, Red, and White

The Royal York Royals are a defunct Junior "A" ice hockey team from Downsview, Ontario, Canada. They were a part of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League.

Downsview Bees 1971 - 1972

Downsview Beavers 1972 - 1974

Royal York Royals 1974 - 1980

History

The Downsview Bees started operations in 1971, as part of the Metro Junior B league. In 1972, the team was one of six Metro teams to join the new OPJHL, changing its name to Beavers to reflect that they no longer were playing "Junior B" hockey. They became the Royals in 1974 and started having some success. After 4 straight years near the top of the league and little playoff success, the Royals folded in 1980.

In 1978, the Royals made it to the league finals to contend for the Buckland Trophy. Their opponent was the Guelph Platers. The Platers defeated the Royals 4-games-1.

Season-by-Season results

Downsview Beavers 1972-1974

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
Downsview Bees
1971-72	44	6	36	2	-	115	330	14	11th Metro B
Downsview Beavers
1972-73	44	12	21	11	-	198	257	35	9th OPJHL
1973-74	44	4	36	4	-	158	265	12	12th OPJHL
Royal York Royals
1974-75	44	5	36	3	-	172	296	13	12th OPJHL
1975-76	44	16	21	7	-	194	220	39	10th OPJHL
1976-77	44	21	16	7	-	211	199	49	4th OPJHL
1977-78	50	33	11	6	-	288	214	72	3rd OPJHL	Lost Final
1978-79	50	33	13	4	-	272	190	70	2nd OPJHL
1979-80	44	25	12	7	-	277	203	57	2nd OPJHL

Playoffs

• 1973 DNQ
• 1974 DNQ
• 1975 DNQ
• 1976 Lost Preliminary

Toronto Nationals defeated Royal York Royals 3-games-to-2

• 1977 Lost Semi-final

Royal York Royals defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2

North York Rangers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-2

• 1978 Lost Final

Royal York Royals defeated Newmarket Flyers 4-games-to-2

Royal York Royals defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-none

Guelph Platers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-1

• 1979 Lost Quarter-final

North York Rangers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-3

• 1980 Lost Final

Royal York Royals defeated North Bay Trappers 4-games-to-3

Royal York Royals defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-2

North York Rangers defeated Royal York Royals 4-games-to-1

External links

• OHA 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