The Cobourg Cougars are a junior ice hockey team from Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the East division of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. The Cougars won the 2017 Royal Bank Cup national junior A championship.

Cobourg Cougars
CityCobourg, Ontario, Canada
LeagueOntario Junior Hockey League
DivisionEast Division
Founded1964
Home arenaCobourg community centre
ColoursGreen, khaki, black, white
       
General managerAdam Holzmann
Head coachConnor Armour
AffiliateKingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Websitecobourgcougars.com
Franchise history
2010Merged with Bowmanville Eagles
2011Merged with Streetsville Derbys

History

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The Cougars spent time in the Eastern Junior "B" league and the Central Junior C Hockey League before jumping to the Central Junior "B" league in 1992. The team graduated to Junior "A" when the league became the OPJHL the next season.

In the summer of 2010, the Cobourg Cougars absorbed the Bowmanville Eagles. This move eliminated their local competition for players and local fan base. In March 2011, the Cougars also absorbed the Streetsville Derbys.[1] The Cougars were chosen to host the 2017 Royal Bank Cup[citation needed]. In May of 2023, one of their players, Trevor Hoskin was named MVP by the Canadian Junior Hockey League[2]

Season-by-season results

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2020 - current History
2020-21 Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic
2021-22 54 28 19 1 6 200 184 63 4th of 5 East Div
7th of 11 SE Conf
10 of 21 OJHL
Won Conf. Quarters 2-0 (Dukes)
Won Conf Semifinals 2-0 (Huskies)
Lost Conf Finals 1-3 (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
2022-23 54 31 16 2 5 199 173 69 7th of 11 SE Conf
10 of 21 OJHL
lost Conf. Quarters 1-4 (Golden Hawks)
2023-24 56 31 18 3 4 224 165 69 5th of 12 East Conf
8 of 24 OJHL
Won Conf. Quarters 4-1 (Huskies)
Won Conf Semifinals 4-3 (St. Michael's Buzzers)
Lost Conf Finals 2-4 (Golden Hawks)

Royal Bank Cup

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CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dudley Hewitt Champions - Central, Fred Page Champions - Eastern, Western Canada Cup Champions - Western & Runner Up, and Host
Round robin play with top 4 in semi-final and winners to finals.

Year Round Robin Record
W-OTW-OTL-L
Standing Semifinal Gold Medal Game
2017
HOST
OTW, Trenton Golden Hawks 3-2
OTL, Penticton Vees 2-3
W, Terrebonne Cobras 6-1
W, Brooks Bandits 5-2
2-1-1-0 1st of 5 W, Penticton Vees 3-1 OTW, Brooks Bandits 3-2
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Clarence Schmalz Cup appearances

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1972: Leamington Flyers defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-1
1974: Cobourg Cougars defeated Simcoe Jets 4-games-to-1

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Rellinger, Paul (March 30, 2011). "Cobourg Cougars to join with Streetsville Derbys". Northumberland News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Trevor Hoskin, Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) named CJHL MVP".
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Preceded by Royal Bank Cup Champions
2017
Succeeded by