Cornwall Royals

Cornwall Royals
City	Cornwall, Ontario
League	QMJHL (1969–82) OHL (1983–92)
Operated	1969 (1969) to 1992
Home arena	Cornwall Civic Complex
Colours	Blue, white and red
Championships	1972, 1980, & 1981 Memorial Cup Champions
Franchise history
1969–92	Cornwall Royals
1992–94	Newmarket Royals
1994–present	Sarnia Sting

The Cornwall Royals were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1969 to 1981 and the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 1992. This team should not be confused with other Cornwall Royals teams that played in the QSHL, MMJHL, or OHA-B.

From 1961 until 1969, the Cornwall Royals were successful members of the Central Junior A Hockey League. After an application to join the OHL was rejected, the franchise became one of the inaugural teams of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1969. The Cornwall Royals were one of the league's premier teams during its tenure in the QMJHL, winning 3 Memorial Cup titles. For the 1981–82 season, the team transferred into the Ontario Hockey League.

The Royals suffered through many tough seasons and poor attendance after moving to the OHL. The switch in leagues alienated many die-hard fans from across the Quebec border. Seeking better fortunes, the franchise moved to Newmarket, Ontario to play as the Newmarket Royals in 1992. In 1994 the team was bought by the Ciccarelli brothers and moved to Sarnia, Ontario as the Sarnia Sting.

The Cornwall Royals are one of only 7 clubs to win consecutive Memorial Cup championships. They did so in 1980 and 1981. In total, the Royals won 3 Memorial Cups, 3 President's Cups, and 5 division titles while in the QMJHL. The Royals did not win any OHL championships.

CJHL Bogart Cup Championships: 1966, 1967, 1968

President's Cup
Playoff Champions in the QMJHL.

Jean Rougeau Trophy
Regular season Champions in the QMJHL.

West Division Trophy
First overall in the West Division.

Lebel Division Trophy
First overall in the Lebel Division.

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