Barrie Flyers
| Barrie Flyers | |
|---|---|
| City | Barrie, Ontario |
| League | Ontario Hockey Association |
| Operated | 1945–1960 |
| Home arena | Barrie Arena |
| Colours | White, Black and Gold |
| Parent club(s) | Boston Bruins |
| Championships | 1951 & 1953 Memorial Cup Champions |
| Franchise history | |
| 1945–60 | Barrie Flyers |
| 1960–72 | Niagara Falls Flyers |
| 1972–present | Sudbury Wolves |
The Barrie Flyers were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1945 to 1960, from Barrie, Ontario.
The Barrie Flyers junior team was founded in 1945 by Leighton "Hap" Emms. The franchise was soon affiliated with the Boston Bruins of the NHL. Barrie quickly became a powerhouse in the OHA. They appeared in the Memorial Cup three times, losing the first time in 1948, the winning twice in 1951 and 1953. The Emms family relocated the team to Niagara Falls in 1960 where the team continued to win and played for 12 seasons, then relocated to Sudbury to become the Sudbury Wolves.
Barrie won the right to play for the Cup by defeating the Windsor Spitfires for the OHA championship, and the Montreal Nationales to win the Richardson Trophy as eastern Canadian representatives.
The Flyers were runners up to the Memorial Cup in 1948 played at Maple Leaf Gardens. They were swept by the Port Arthur West End Bruins (now Thunder Bay) in a best-of-seven series.
The series was very physical and bitter between the teams. After the third game, Hap Emms threatened that the Flyers would not continue to play without a change in referees. The series ultimately continued with the same referees.
Barrie won the right to play for the Cup by defeating the Toronto Marlboros for the OHA championship, and the Quebec Citadels in a best-of-seven series to win the Richardson Trophy as eastern Canadian representatives. The series against Quebec was heavily penalized and arguments ensued with the final game being played on neutral ice at Maple Leaf Gardens.
The Flyers won the Memorial Cup in 1951 played at Winnipeg and Brandon, Manitoba. They swept the Winnipeg Monarchs in a best-of-seven series.
Barrie won the right to play for the Cup by defeating the St. Michael's Majors for the OHA championship. The Flyers won the Memorial Cup in 1953 played at Winnipeg and Brandon, Manitoba. They defeated the St. Boniface Canadiens in a best-of-seven series.
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