Hamilton Whizzers
| Hamilton Whizzers | |
|---|---|
| City | Hamilton, Ontario |
| League | Ontario Hockey Association |
| Operated | 1942–1947 |
| Home arena | Hamilton Forum |
| Franchise history | |
| 1942–1944 | Hamilton Whizzers |
| 1944 | Hamilton Barons |
| 1945–46 | Hamilton Lloyds |
| 1946–47 | Hamilton Szabos |
The Hamilton Whizzers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association, and based at the Hamilton Forum in Hamilton, Ontario.[1] After two seasons, the team was later known as the Hamilton Barons in 1944, the Hamilton Lloyds in 1945–46, and the Hamilton Szabos in 1946–47.
History
[edit]Hamilton owner Bill Grisenthwaite agreed with sports promoter Albert C. Sutphin from Cleveland, for the Whizzers to become a farm team for the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League. The Whizzers were renamed the Hamilton Barons and imported players who spent the previous season in the United States.[2]
Notable players
[edit]Five alumni from the Whizzers played in the National Hockey League (NHL): Walt Atanas,[3] Al Dewsbury,[4] Stan Kemp,[5] Enio Sclisizzi,[6] and Jack Stoddard.[7] Carl Kaiser had a lengthy career playing in the Western Canada Senior Hockey League.[8]
Four alumni from the Lloyds played in the NHL: Ray Frederick,[9] Steve Kraftcheck,[10] Glen Sonmor,[11] and Jack Stoddard.[7]
Two alumni from the Szabos played in the NHL: Bob DeCourcy,[12] and Val Delory.[13]
Season-by-season results
[edit]Regular season and playoffs results:
- Hamilton Whizzers (1942–1944)[14]
- Hamilton Barons (1944)[15]
- Hamilton Lloyds (1945–46)[16]
- Hamilton Szabos (1946–47)[17]
Legend: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | Team name | Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | T | Pts | Pct | GF | GA | Finish | |||
| 1942–43 | Whizzers | 24 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 26 | 0.542 | 122 | 106 | 2nd OHA | Lost semifinal (Oshawa Generals) 4–1[18] |
| 1943–44 | Whizzers | 25 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0.500 | 113 | 124 | 3rd Group 1 | Won quarterfinal (Brantford Lions) 2–1[19] Won junior B challenge series (Toronto Navy) 2–0[20] Lost semifinal (Toronto St. Michael's Majors) 2–1[21] |
| 1944–45 | Barons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 9 | withdrew | Did not qualify |
| 1945–46 | Lloyds | 28 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0.107 | 76 | 229 | 8th OHA | Did not qualify |
| 1946–47 | Szabos | 38 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 12 | 0.158 | 76 | 313 | 9th OHA | Did not qualify |
References
[edit]- ^ Jordan, Kevin (June 14, 2020). "Hamilton Forum, Hamilton Red Wings". The OHL Arena Guide. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Moore, Tommy (November 14, 1944). "Grisenthwaite Has Working Agreement With Cleveland". The Hamilton Spectator. p. 21.
- ^ "Walt Atanas–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Al Dewsbury–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Stan Kemp–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Enio Sclisizzi–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Jack Stoddard–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Carl Kaiser–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Ray Frederick–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Steve Kraftcheck–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Glen Sonmor–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Bob DeCourcy–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Val Delory Hockey Stats and Profile". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Whizzers Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Barons Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Lloyds Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Szabos Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Oshawa Generals in O.H.A. Junior Finals". Ottawa Journal. The Canadian Press. March 4, 1943. p. 18.
- ^ "Hamilton Whizzers Oust Brantford From Playoffs". Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. The Canadian Press. March 4, 1944. p. 8.
- ^ "Hamilton Jrs. Defeat Navy By 6–4 Score". Toronto Telegram. March 9, 1944. p. 18.
- ^ "St. Mike's Juniors Eliminate Whizzers". Ottawa Citizen. The Canadian Press. March 16, 1944. p. 14.
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