The GFL Memorial Gardens , formerly the "Essar Centre", is a 4,928 seat sports and entertainment centre in downtown Sault Ste. Marie , Ontario , Canada. It opened on September 29, 2006, replacing the now demolished Sault Memorial Gardens . The new building was constructed directly next door to the former Memorial Gardens and incorporated its most distinctive feature, the Memorial Tower, into its plans. The block surrounding the arena is called "Memorial Square."
61-707: The Garden's primary tenant is the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League . The main entrance to the facility is located in the north west corner of the building, adjacent to the Memorial Tower, in the corner where the box office is located. There are major entrances to the concourse level from each of the four corners of the GFL Memorial Gardens. Located on the concourse level are four main concessions, as well as
122-615: A major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . The Greyhounds play home games at the GFL Memorial Gardens . The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association . The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey teams based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario , Canada, since 1919. The first Greyhounds team formed in 1919, playing in the now defunct Upper-Peninsula League. The team's coach
183-456: A $ 500,000 scoreboard with an installed video component with live broadcast (up to five cameras), replay and T.V. capability. Wireless internet access is available throughout the facility. The facility also includes a state-of-the-art $ 250,000 sound system. The block on which the Gardens is located is named "Memorial Square," as it is located on the grounds of the former Sault Memorial Gardens ,
244-600: A 16-year-old Wayne Gretzky , standing at 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) and weighing 155 pounds (70 kg), with the third pick in the Ontario Midget Draft. He was still small in stature, but would have a big impact on the game. Gretzky requested to wear # 9 for his idol Gordie Howe , but that number was already taken by teammate Brian Gualazzi. Gretzky then chose # 14 instead. After a few games, coach Muzz MacPherson suggested wearing two nines would be better than one. From that season on, Gretzky always wore
305-534: A 68-game unbalanced schedule, which starts in the third full week of September, running until the third week of March. Ninety percent (90%) of OHL games are scheduled between Thursday and Sunday to minimize the number of school days missed for its players. Approximately 20% of players on active rosters in the National Hockey League (NHL) have come from the OHL, and about 54% of NHL players are alumni of
366-615: A 9–1 vote. The City of Sault Ste. Marie, in conjunction with Steelback, held an official logo unveiling for the Steelback Centre on Saturday August 26, 2006, at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion in Sault Ste. Marie. There the new logo was officially unveiled, along with a list of upcoming shows. In November 2007, Steelback Brewery filed for bankruptcy protection and defaulted on its second payment of $ 135,000 to
427-591: A berth in the finals by having beaten the Petes in the round robin. The two teams would meet again in the tournament finals, playing in front a hometown crowd of 4,757 spectators at the Memorial Gardens on May 23. Sault Ste. Marie led 3–0 after the first period, and held on to win their first Memorial Championship, beating the Petes 4–2. The victory party continued on Queen St. late into the evening. The Greyhounds followed up their Memorial Cup winning season with
488-708: A breakaway with 14.6 seconds remaining to seal the victory for the Blazers. In the 1992–93, the Greyhounds won their third consecutive Emms division title. They narrowly beat out the Detroit Junior Red Wings by having more wins in the regular season despite both teams earning 81 points. The OHL revived the idea of a Super Series from six years previous to determine which team would host the Memorial Cup of 1993. The Greyhounds assured themselves of
549-505: A day before by a source to the Sault Star. The deal was worth $ 1.5 million for 10 years, and unlike the first contract with Steelback Brewery , the amount was paid upfront in a lump sum, instead of yearly payments. Essar also paid for all new signage for the facility as part of the deal. Jamie Caicco, councillor and chair of the sports and entertainment committee for the facility told reporters that 6–7 companies showed interest in becoming
610-733: A first round bye in the playoffs, then defeated the Kitchener Rangers and Niagara Falls Thunder to return to the league finals. The Greyhounds won their third J. Ross Robertson Cup by defeating their northern counterparts, the North Bay Centennials in a seven-game series. The Greyhounds were led by captain Rick Kowalsky , and in scoring by Jarrett Reid's 53 goals and also had two players with 100 point seasons, Colin Miller and Ralph Intranuovo. The Soo also gained
671-520: A long undefeated streak to begin the year. The Greyhounds also had their longest post season run since 1994 , making it to the conference finals before losing to the Kitchener Rangers in five games. In the 2008–09 season, assistant coach Denny Lambert assumed head coaching duties after Craig Hartsburg left to become head coach of the NHL's Ottawa Senators . Assistant coach Toots Kovacs also left
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#1732801742234732-685: A midseason boost and more toughness, acquiring future NHLer Chris Simon in a trade with the Ottawa 67's . The 1992 Memorial Cup was hosted by the WHL in Seattle, Washington at the Seattle Center Coliseum . Their opponents would be the WHL champion Kamloops Blazers , the QMJHL champion Verdun Collège Français , and the host Seattle Thunderbirds . The Greyhounds reversed their fortunes of
793-466: A new naming rights sponsor." Steelback later terminated its deal with the city and the search for a new sponsor commenced. On July 23, 2008, the City of Sault Ste. Marie, along with Essar Steel Algoma executives held a press conference to announce that Essar Steel Algoma Inc. had purchased the naming rights to the new downtown entertainment facility. This deal had been rumored for weeks, but only confirmed
854-427: A revised system. In 1973 each team was permitted to protect eight midget area players (Toronto was allowed to protect 10 players from its midget sponsored teams). In 1975 the league phased out the area protections, and the 1976 OHA midget draft was the first in which all midget players were eligible. In 1999 the league changed the draft to a bantam age (15 and 16 year old). It is a selection of players who are residents of
915-556: A spot in the finals on best goals for and against difference, with Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Albert to have a rematch in the semi-final game. On May 16, the Greyhounds lost again to the Raiders. The Greyhounds season of 1990–91 marked an incredible turnaround from seventh place the season before, to finishing first place and winning the Emms division . General manager Sherwood Bassin put together pieces for coach Ted Nolan to win. Bassin
976-562: A strong 1993–94 campaign finishing second place in the division. The Soo reached the semi-finals, but lost to the Junior Red Wings in six games. After the season, coach Ted Nolan departed for the Hartford Whalers . The following 1994–95 season, the Greyhounds finished last place in the league during a rebuilding season. In attempt to generate more sales, the Greyhounds redesigned their logo. It proved to be unpopular with
1037-727: A temporary home at Pullar Stadium, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, U.S.A., until the Memorial Gardens opened in 1949. The senior Greyhounds won the NOHA championship four times, in 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1955. This team folded, along with the league, after the 1958–59 season. The current Greyhounds Junior A franchise was founded in 1962 as a member of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL). The team's founders were Angelo Bumbacco, Lloyd Prokop, Phil Suraci, Pat Esposito and Bill Kelly. During
1098-596: A third consecutive trip to the Memorial Cup, by sweeping the series versus the Leyden division champion Peterborough Petes . Jarret Reid led Sault Ste. Marie in scoring through the playoffs, with 19 goals and 16 assists in 18 games. After the Super Series ended, the regular playoffs started. Sault Ste. Marie earned the first round bye, then defeated the Owen Sound Platers and the Junior Red Wings to reach
1159-872: Is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League . The league is for players aged 16–20. There are currently 20 teams in the OHL: seventeen in Ontario, two in Michigan , and one in Pennsylvania . The league was founded in 1980 when its predecessor, the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, formally split away from the Ontario Hockey Association , joining
1220-558: Is the Greyhounds' dressing room complex which is equipped with coaching and training rooms, weight rooms, showers, and physiotherapy areas. The suite level of the Gardens houses 13 private suites, a VIP room located on the north end, media and broadcasting rooms, and administration offices for both the Greyhounds Hockey Club and City of Sault Ste. Marie staff. Private suites ranging in seating size from six to ten persons. The VIP Room seats 60 people. The Gardens includes
1281-809: The Allan Cup , becoming the only team from Sault Ste. Marie to do so. In October 1925, the club received an offer from New York to play as the Knickerbockers in the Eastern Amateur Hockey League. The Greyhounds joined the Central Amateur Hockey Association, a division of the United States Amateur Hockey Association for the 1925–26 season. After the season, several players joined the professional ranks and
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#17328017422341342-560: The Canadian Hockey League . The J. Ross Robertson Cup is awarded annually to the winner of the Championship Series. The Cup is named for John Ross Robertson , who was president of the Ontario Hockey Association from 1901 to 1905. The OHL playoffs consist of the top 16 teams in the league, 8 from each conference. The teams play a best-of-seven game series, and the winner of each series advances to
1403-558: The Canadian Major Junior Hockey League and its direct affiliation with Hockey Canada . The OHL traces its history of Junior A hockey back to 1933 with the partition of Junior A and B. In 1970, the OHA Junior A League was one of five Junior A leagues operating in Ontario. The OHA was promoted to Tier I Junior A for the 1970–71 season and took up the name Ontario Major Junior Hockey League . Since 1980
1464-701: The Toronto Marlies of the AHL . On July 10, 2015, Drew Bannister was named head coach of the Greyhounds. He would leave after the 2017–18 season to become the head coach of the San Antonio Rampage in the AHL. Bannister had led the Hounds to an overall 136–50–13–5 record, two West Division titles, and was named OHL and CHL coach of the year in 2018. While in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League ,
1525-465: The 1970s the draft went through several changes. Originally the draft was for 17-year-old midgets not already associated with teams through their sponsored youth programs. In 1971 the league first allowed "underage" midgets to be picked in the first three rounds. In 1972 disagreements about the Toronto team's rights to its "Marlie" players (and Greg Neeld ) and claims to American player Mark Howe led to
1586-549: The 2004–05 season. After playing at the Sault Memorial Gardens from 1962 to 2006, the Greyhounds moved into their new home, the Steelback Centre, for the 2006–07 season. In June 2008, the arena was renamed The Essar Centre , following the purchase of naming rights by Essar Steel Algoma . In the 2007–08 OHL season , the Greyhounds had their best regular season since 1985 , going 44–18–2–4, with
1647-626: The Greyhounds and the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The game was played at the Steelback Centre on February 6, 2008, with the Eastern Conference squad defeating the West in a shootout, 8–7. The Essar Centre hosted the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts , Canada's women's curling championships. In January 2010, The Essar Centre was a part of the Olympic Torch Relay . The Centre hosted the torch as it made its way across Canada and
1708-457: The Greyhounds ten seasons in the NOJHL, they never had a losing season, and won the league championship three times. In 1972, the Greyhounds entered the Ontario Hockey Association as a Major Junior A expansion team. The original founders served as directors, joined by Frank Caputo and Frank Sarlo. Angelo Bumbacco died on October 27, 2020, aged 88. In 1977 , the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds picked
1769-722: The Greyhounds won the McNamara Trophy as playoff champions in 1967, 1970, and 1972. The Greyhounds were also regular season champions six times and playoff finalists 4 times. The Greyhounds also joined the Oshawa Generals and Peterborough Petes as the only OHL teams to make three consecutive appearances in the Memorial Cup . Since joining the OHL, Sault Ste. Marie has won a total of 8 division titles, five Hamilton Spectator Trophy titles, three J. Ross Robertson Cup titles, and one Memorial Cup title. Terry Crisp
1830-541: The Greyhounds' former home. Memorial Square features the Memorial Tower, the last standing remnant of the former Gardens; the tower was preserved and refurbished after the previous Gardens was demolished in the summer of 2006. The sidewalk in front of the GFL Memorial Garden's north end (facing Queen Street) features the Sault Ste Marie Walk of Fame , a series of markers honouring those from
1891-1312: The Hockey Hall of Fame. CHL Rookie of the Year CHL Top Draft Prospect Award CHL Goaltender of the Year Red Tilson Trophy Most Outstanding Player Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy Scoring Champion Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy Top Scoring Right Winger Max Kaminsky Trophy Most Outstanding Defenceman OHL Goaltender of the Year Jack Ferguson Award First Overall Draft Pick Dave Pinkney Trophy Lowest Team GAA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League ( OHL ; French : Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario ( LHO ) )
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1952-544: The Memorial Cup was the Saginaw Spirit in 2024. The Memorial Cup has been captured 18 times by OHL/OHA teams since the tournament went to a three-league format in 1972: The Cup was also won 16 times by OHA teams in the period between 1945 and 1971: The OHL's predecessor, the OHA, had a midget and juvenile draft dating back to the 50s, until voted out in 1962. In 1966 it was resumed, though not publicized. Starting in
2013-546: The Molson Canadian Hockey House restaurant, multiple beer stands, and a coffee vendor. On the west side of the concourse level is the Greyhound merchandise store. The event level of the Gardens houses all dressing rooms for players and officials, kitchen facilities, multi-purpose and break-out rooms, as well as technical, storage, and shipping and receiving functions. Also included on the event level
2074-552: The NHL. Hartsburg was named the OHL coach of the year that season, then left the team to join the coaching staff of the Philadelphia Flyers . Replacing Hartsburg was former Greyhound netminder, and part-owner of the team, John Vanbiesbrouck . Vanbiesbrouck was forced to resign as coach during the season as a result of racist comments he had made about team captain, Trevor Daley . Hartsburg returned as coach midway through
2135-478: The OHL championship, the Greyhounds travelled to Shawinigan , Quebec to compete in the Memorial Cup tournament, for the national junior hockey title. The Greyhounds played against the host team Shawinigan Cataractes , the QMJHL champion Verdun Junior Canadiens , and the WHL champion Prince Albert Raiders . The Greyhounds were led by future NHLers , Jeff Beukeboom , Chris Felix , Derek King , Wayne Presley , Bob Probert and Rob Zettler . Leading scorers in
2196-478: The Sault Ste Marie area who have made significant contributions to the community or their chosen field of work. The Walk of Fame was formally unveiled on September 30, 2006, during the grand opening weekend. Naming rights to the new building were purchased by Steelback Brewery of Tiverton for $ 1.35 million over ten years. The proposal was approved by Sault Ste. Marie's city council on May 29, 2006, in
2257-781: The arena hosted the Telus Cup , Canada's midget hockey championship. On October 5, 2016, the Essar Centre hosted an NHL preseason game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Carolina Hurricanes , which the Hurricanes won by a score of 3-2. 46°30′49″N 84°20′13″W / 46.51361°N 84.33694°W / 46.51361; -84.33694 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (often shortened to Soo Greyhounds ) are
2318-469: The city. Ward 1 Councillor James Caicco was quoted in the January 17, 2008, Sault Star as saying, "nothing can be done until the court creditors protection process with Steelback Brewery is completed. If Steelback comes out of court protection as a restructured company, then we still have a contract with them. If it declares bankruptcy, options will be presented to city council that include searching for
2379-610: The evolution to the Ontario Hockey League has developed through four distinct eras of junior-aged non-professional hockey in Ontario. In 1933, the junior division was divided into two levels, Junior A and Junior B. In 1970 the Junior A level was divided into two levels, Tier I (or Major Junior A) and Tier II (or Minor Junior A). In 1974 the Tier I/Major Junior A group separated from the OHA and became
2440-566: The fans, and the team discontinued its use after the 1998–99 season, and went back to the classic logo. Centre Joe Thornton was the 1995–96 OHL rookie of the year and was the first player in the history of the franchise to be drafted first overall in the NHL Entry Draft . He was selected by the Boston Bruins . In the 2001–02 season, former Greyhound defenceman Craig Hartsburg took over as head coach after coaching stints in
2501-417: The finals against the Petes. This time, the Petes prevailed 4 games to 1, spoiling the Greyhounds chances of a third consecutive J. Ross Robertson Cup. Joining the Greyhounds and Petes in the Memorial Cup would be the WHL champion Swift Current Broncos and the QMJHL champion Laval Titan . The Greyhounds and the Petes both finished the Memorial Cup round-robin with two wins and a loss. Sault Ste. Marie earned
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2562-523: The independent Ontario Major Junior Hockey League (OMJHL). In 1980, the OMJHL became the Ontario Hockey League. The OHL split from the OHA in July 1982. The OHA and OHL disagreed on financial terms of affiliation, then the OHL decided to handle its own administration. The OHA and the OHL later reached an interim affiliation agreement, which allowed the OHL to compete at the Memorial Cup . In March 2005,
2623-488: The league announced the launch of OHL Live Stream, resulting in OHL games being broadcast live on a pay-per-view (PPV) broadband basis. OMJHL and OHL Commissioners (years in office) Note: The 12 original OHL franchises were all previously members of the OMJHL. Some other franchises played in different junior leagues prior to joining the OHL. Current teams are listed in blue. Gold stars denote J. Ross Robertson Cup (League championship) winners The 20 OHL clubs play
2684-453: The league has grown rapidly into a high-profile marketable product, with many games broadcast on television and radio. Leagues for ice hockey in Ontario were first organized in 1890 by the newly created Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). In 1892 the OHA recognized junior hockey - referring to skill rather than age. In 1896 the OHA moved to the modern age-limited junior hockey concept, distinct from senior and intermediate divisions. Since then
2745-404: The legendary # 99. In 63 games that year, he set the Greyhounds all-time record, scoring 70 goals and had 112 assists for a total of 182 points. Gretzky would have won the scoring title, except for a 192-point season by 20-year-old player Bobby Smith . Gretzky was awarded the Emms Family Award as the rookie of the year, and the William Hanley Trophy as most gentlemanly player. After winning
2806-418: The new naming rights sponsor when the invitation was first sent out looking for a new name. In May 2018, it was announced that GFL Environmental had signed a 10-year, $ 750,000 deal for the naming rights, beginning August 1, 2018. The arena was renamed GFL Memorial Gardens. On October 11, 2006, Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch announced that the 2008 OHL All-Star Classic had been awarded to
2867-454: The next round. The final two teams eventually compete for the J. Ross Robertson Cup . The OHL champion then competes with the winners of the Western Hockey League , the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League , and the host of the tournament to play for the Memorial Cup , which is awarded to the junior hockey champions of Canada. The host team of the tournament is alternated between the three leagues every season. The most recent OHL team to win
2928-502: The previous Memorial Cup, winning all three games of the round-robin, advancing directly to the tournament finals. Their opponent in the finals would be the Kamloops Blazers. The Greyhounds came back from an early 3–0 deficit 15 minutes into the game to tie the score at 3-3. Kamloops scored early in the third period for a 4–3 lead. Chris Simon then tied the game for Sault Ste. Marie with four minutes remaining to play. The game looked to be headed for overtime, until Kamloops' Zac Boyer scored on
2989-413: The previous season. Added to the mix was Joe Busillo, an overager picked up from Oshawa, who won the Memorial Cup with the Generals the previous year. Fans from the Soo were still very bitter towards Oshawa captain Eric Lindros , who had originally been drafted by the Greyhounds in 1989 but chose not to play for them (eventually being traded to the Generals). The Soo crowd loudly jeered Lindros every time he
3050-442: The province of Ontario, the states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York, and other designated U.S. states east of the Mississippi River plus Missouri. Prior to 2001, the OHL held the Priority Selection in a public forum, such as an arena. Drafts were attended by many players and family members. In 2001, the OHL decided to hold the "draft" via the internet, greatly reducing the costs the league and its member teams incurred in hosting
3111-410: The regular season were Wayne Groulx, Graeme Bonar and Sault Ste. Marie native Mike Oliverio. The Greyhounds won the first game on May 11 in Shawinigan versus the home team, by a score 4–3, in front of 3,276 fans. Televising games from the Aréna Jacques Plante in Shawinigan proved difficult due to roof support pillars around the ice surface. After two games in Shawinigan, the remainder of the tournament
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#17328017422343172-523: The team and was replaced by Mike Stapleton and Nick Warriner. The Greyhounds missed the playoffs for the first time since 2004. After several trades in the organization had shown a shift to rebuilding the team, Dave Torrie (General Manager), took over head coaching duties with the firing of Denny Lambert in January 2011. Later that same year Dave Torrie was also relieved of his duties and replaced with Kyle Dubas as general manager. The fans also welcomed back Mike Stapleton as new Head Coach for next season, but
3233-435: The team folded. In 1929, a junior Greyhounds team was organized, competing in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League . The juniors won the league championship four consecutive years from 1928 to 1931, and added a fifth title in 1942. Junior hockey in Sault Ste. Marie came to an abrupt end in 1945, when the Gouin Street Arena was destroyed by fire. The senior Greyhounds team was revived in 1948. The new team played out of
3294-1051: The world on its way to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games . The Essar Centre hosted the CARHA world cup in March 2012. The tournament features the top recreation hockey teams from around the world and is held every four years. The GFL Memorial Gardens has played host to a number of popular musical acts including Jerry Seinfeld , Sir Elton John , KISS , Mötley Crüe , Rush , John Mellencamp , Neil Young in '09, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider , Hilary Duff , Three Days Grace in '08, Seether , Gordon Lightfoot with Stompin' Tom Conners in '09, Blue Rodeo , Hedley in '10, Billy Talent with Alexisonfire in '10, Against Me! , The Cancer Bats , The Used , Default , Jackyl , Slaughter , The Backstreet Boys , Girlicious , Blue Man Group , Charley Pride , Bryan Adams in '09, Sheryl Crow , Anne Murray , INXS , The Tragically Hip in '07, Barenaked Ladies in '07, Down , Heaven & Hell , Megadeth , Jeff Dunham , The Wiggles , Bachman - Cummings in '07, and Heart in '14. In April 2013,
3355-418: Was George McNamara . He suggested the team be called the Greyhounds since, "a greyhound is much faster than a wolf." That reference was to the already established rival club, the Sudbury Wolves . A couple of seasons later, the Greyhounds switched to the Northern Ontario Hockey Association Senior "A" division. The team won the Senior A championship in 1921, 1923, 1924 and 1925. The 1924 Greyhounds also won
3416-408: Was awarded Bill Long Award for distinguished service to the OHL, was named both the OHL Executive of the Year , and the CHL Executive of the Year in 1991. The Greyhounds swept both playoff series and earned a second round bye to reach the OHL finals against the defending champions, the Oshawa Generals. The J. Ross Robertson Cup finals had many subplots due to the big trade between the clubs in
3477-426: Was fired and replaced on December 3, 2012, by Sheldon Keefe. After the 2014–15 OHL season , the Greyhounds had taken the Hamilton Spectator Trophy while setting a franchise record in regular season points. During the 2015 playoffs, the Greyhounds had their run ended by Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters in the Western Conference Finals. After one of the teams best seasons, head coach Sheldon Keefe had signed with
3538-413: Was hosted by the QMJHL in Quebec City at the Colisée de Québec . Their opponents would be the WHL champion Spokane Chiefs , and the QMJHL finalists Drummondville Voltigeurs and the champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens . The Greyhounds did not win a game in the tournament, but gained valuable experience for next season. The 1991–92 Greyhounds repeated as winners of the Emms division. Sault Ste. Marie earned
3599-506: Was on the ice during the championship series. The Greyhounds upset the heavily favoured defending champions in a six-game series, winning the last game on home ice. The Greyhounds were led in scoring by Colin Miller , Tony Iob, Trevor Koopmans, and future NHLers Adam Foote and tough guys Bob Boughner , and Denny Lambert . Other members to move onto the NHL included Drew Bannister , Ralph Intranuovo , Brad Tiley and goaltenders Kevin Hodson and Mike Lenarduzzi . The 1991 Memorial Cup
3660-401: Was played in the Centre Marcel Dionne in Drummondville , Quebec . The Greyhounds won their first game in Drummondville 6–3 over Verdun, with two goals from Derek King. Their first loss of the tournament came in game three, losing 8–6 to the Prince Albert Raiders. With the loss, the Cataractes, Raiders and Greyhounds would all finish the round-robin with two wins and a loss. Shawinigan earned
3721-454: Was twice voted the OHL Coach of the Year, winning the Matt Leyden Trophy in 1982-83 and 1984–85. Craig Hartsburg won the award in 2001–02. Most recently Drew Bannister won the award in 2017–18. List of coaches with multiple seasons in parentheses. Since Sault Ste. Marie joined the OHA in 1972, the Greyhounds have sent 77 alumni onto play in the NHL. Three of those ( Paul Coffey , Ron Francis and Wayne Gretzky ) have been inducted into
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