User talk:Flibirigit/Ontario Hockey League

Sudbury Wolves

I think their may be a fourth or more franchise of the Wolves in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. I wrote it in more detail on my "talk" page. I'll brain storm further. DMighton 01:36, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

Any thoughts on how the Sudbury disambig should be expanded? I'm kinda waiting for your lead on it... DMighton 09:12, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

Could you update the Wolves trophy page to include the Bobby Orr Trophy please? 04:28, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Of course I will. I just woke up from the triple overtime game. Flibirigit 10:44, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Marlies

Personally, I don't know much about their history, but I can relate to your struggle as the St. Michael's Buzzers and the Markham Waxers are two of the oldest teams in hockey history... but there seems to be no great statistical background -- let alone an appropriate written history.

Currently I am struggling through searching out Junior "AA" and Junior "A" leagues in Quebec. I think I have found all of the "AA" leagues... 8 in total... I have yet to add 5 of them and have found little or no web-based material on them. Junior "A", or what we'd call "C" seems to be almost completely defunct as of last season... or with no internet-exposure -- interestingly... it seems to be one league with 6 or 7 regions... totaling in over 50 teams all in the Southern Quebec region. I've also seen whisps of a Junior "BB"... I guess what we used to call Junior "D"... but have found nothing concrete there yet.

BTW, thanks for adding me to the WikiProject... I've been using it for about a month now... but never added myself. DMighton 07:57, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

John Labatt Centre

First things first. The current version is incorrect as no one from the Ontario Heritage Foundation made comment on the precise number of months between the unlawful demolition on Sunday, June 3, 2001 and the actual repeal date of the designating by-law -- that is a matter of public record on file in the clerk's office in London, Ontario.

To wit, Planning Committee supported the London Advisory Committee on Heritage's (LACH) recommendation to de-designate the property in September of 2002 (http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:yvBzVR8PNQ0J:council.london.ca/oldarchive/Planning%2520Archives/Archived%2520Planning%2520Committee%2520Reports%2520-%25202002/Report%2520September%252030,%25202002.pdf+Talbot+Inn+demolition&hl=en&gl=ca&ct=clnk&cd=4) so 17 months is the approximate time elapsed after the Planning Committee's recommendation went to City Council a week later, then public notice requirements were carried out.

Translation: the wording in the current version "according to the Ontario Heritage Foundation" should be deleted.

Regarding the other business, User:Skeezix1000 maintains that it is not unusual for a demolished heritage property to remain designated by-law under the Ontario Heritage Act and that he is a lawyer who regularly deals with heritage matters, even though his scenario runs contrary to the provisions of the Act, which he admits with the line, "And although the statute required the municipality to repeal the by-law after the demolition ..." (actually prior to the demolition.)

I believe that is incumbent on him to provide specific examples (other than the Talbot Inn example -- a first in London, Ontario's history) where a designated heritage property has been demolished without the prior or prompt repeal of the designating by-law.

For clarity, what occurred in London is that the council had approved a "heritage alteration permit" for the Talbot Inn (owned by the municipality) several months before the building was demolished with heavy equipment on the morning of Sunday, June 3, 2001.

This is also contrary to the Ontario Heritage Act as an alteration permit approved by a municipal council cannot be used to demolish a designated heritage property. Since the municipality is the body that often initiates charges under the Act, no charges were laid as no citizen stepped forward to initiate them, nor did the province. Barry Wells 23:58, 2 April 2006 (UTC) (copied from John Labatt Centre's discussion page.)Barry Wells 00:12, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

I should add that what an official at the Ontario Heritage Foundation said to me when I did a story on this for SCENE magazine in 2001 is that they'd never heard of a designated heritage property being demolished without first repealing the designating by-law and that "it was likely a first in Ontario and possibly Canada." Barry Wells 00:16, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I am not familiar with the topic. I'm an OHL town or two away from London. Croat Canuck Go Leafs Go 02:22, 3 April 2006 (UTC)

Talbot Inn dispute

Thanks for helping settle the above-mentioned editorial dispute. You've also done some great work on the hockey teams. Barry Wells 22:56, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks again. Good work on your articles too, particularly midwestern Ontario History. Flibirigit 23:12, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Dave Branch

If you can expand the David Branch article it would be much appreciated. Cheers BoojiBoy 01:07, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Paulo Colaiacovo

Hi there. I noticed that you added the comment "Is this article for real?" to this AFD. I agree that the article is horrible, and not to be included in wikipedia the way it is. Having said that, I believe that the player in question does fit the WP:BIO criteria. I'm adding more/new information into the article, and was wondering if you'd like to take another look. Thanks. ColtsScore 07:25, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Re: Kitchener Rangers

Incredible thorough, much better than it was a month or two ago. I did a little minor edit putting in a bracket, but other than that it looked good. I might personally add more to the team history later, more specifically their 2003 Memorial Cup run. Its a shame that they got eliminated so quickly this year. Good Job! Croat Canuck Go Leafs Go 02:19, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, I only go back that far for NHL history. I wasn't even born yet during the Rangers first Mem. Cup. So I know very little about the Greenshirts and I didn't even know about the Canucks. Croat Canuck Go Leafs Go 02:40, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

I know that the Dutchmen are sort of an affiliate of the Rangers, players get called up from them and such, and they play in a local Jr. B league with teams like the Elmira Sugar Kings, Waterloo Siskins, and perhaps the most famous and most NHL-player producing team of them all, the Stratford Cullitons. Other than that, I don't know too much. The only thing I know about minor hockey in Kitchener is that they have AAA.. I grew up in a rural town about 30 minutes away from Kitchener, and played hockey there growing up, so I don't know too much about Kitchener minor hockey. Croat Canuck Go Leafs Go 01:55, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

George Richardson Trophy

Do you have any info on this trophy? Maybe even a list of champions? Is it now officially a dead trophy? I've been working on Canada West the last couple days and have been chipping away at the Abbott Cup, and I am told that the Abbott Cup is not dead by the stats guy for the Vernon Vipers.... still awarded, even though it doesn't receive any press. Any help? DMighton 05:35, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

I don't know anything about the Richardson Trophy after 1971. I would assume the list of Champions are the same as those competing for the Memorial Cup. In 1922 the Fort William War Vets were grouped in the East, defeating Toronto Aura Lee to go to the Memorial Cup.

• Here is a link to the biography of George Richardson, the namesake of the trophy. [1]
• Here is some other info. [2]

I hope this helps. Flibirigit 14:26, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

Bill Long Award

Do you happen to have a list of winners of the Bill Long Award? The current list on wiki is incomplete. (For example, I know Bill Long himself was officially honoured once but I can't find the year.) I don't currently have access to my OHL Media Guide so I can't look it up. BoojiBoy 23:55, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

Never mind, sorry. BoojiBoy 17:27, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

Category proposal

What would you say to Category:OHL coaches? It's not right to put team coaches in with the alumni and there probably isn't enough articles on coaches to categorize them by team. Good idea? BoojiBoy 01:41, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

It is a good category, but many OHL coaches were also playing alumni and belong in both categories. Flibirigit 02:31, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

True, but a lot weren't players for the team they coached. Dale Hunter for example is SUD and KIT alumni, no playing connection to the Knights, and there are others with no playing connection at all. I'll create it tomorrow unless you can think of a good reason why not. BoojiBoy 04:43, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

Created with subcategories. It'll take a while to populate, and assistance you can offer would be appreciated. Category:Ontario Hockey League coaches BoojiBoy 19:02, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

Metro Junior A

Terrific work on the Metro Junior A stuff. I haven't ever been able to find a ton of information out there so it has been really interesting to read what you've been writing. Thanks! BoojiBoy 21:05, 17 April 2006 (UTC

S.S.Marie Greyhounds & Sudbury Wolves

I've been working a lot lately... but I've been busy doing research... I've found the WLT records for the Wolves and the Soo Greyhounds from the NOJHL before they expanded... I also found out that when the OHL expanded with Sudbury and the Soo, it forced the NOJHL to fold for around 10 years. If you are interested in having these records... just contact me. DMighton 04:56, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

• Yes, I would like to incorporate as much information as possible.Flibirigit 22:19, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

I have contacted the NOJHL historian. He has told me that the Wolves and the Greyhounds left the NOJHL in 1972 and joined the OHL. The Sudbury Wolves that now play in the OHL are the SAME team that were in the NOJHL from 1962-1972. The Franchise rights were bought from the Flyers, therefore the Flyers' players were probably bought as well and probably offered a tryout. But... as I said... the OHL Wolves are the same team as the NOJHL Wolves. The Emms sold the "OHL Franchise Spot", which was bought by the Wolves. DMighton 04:56, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

The precedent set forth with the OHL articles is to follow the OHA/OHL franchise. The foundation dates listed are for OHL teams, but two dates can be listed for the two levels of hockey.

Although the situation with the Wolves is unique. Despite that the Flyers were bought, relocated and renamed, its still the same OHL franchise. It would seem likely that two franchises merged into one, under the common ownership from the NOJHL Wolves.

Do you have any names of owners? They would be important to the articles.

What information does the historian have about the roster from the NOJHL Wolves of 1971-72? It would be interesting to compare it to the rosters from the 1971-72 Flyers and the 1972-73 Wolves.

Either way, the Sudbury Wolves and Sudbury Wolves (disambiguation) articles will need to be updated. Flibirigit 05:19, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Well... it seems that they may have been merged. The Flyers' rights were bought out by the NOJHL Wolves... and I would like the WOlves' page to show that.... including their W-L-T records of the Wolves. I don't care how you do it... as long as the information is there and available. Do it the way you want... but the NOJHL/OHL Wolves are the same team... and there needs to be something, somewhere that says that and shows the records I dug up. DMighton 05:32, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

I will incorporate everything. There will be many articles that will need to be corrected. Please forward me that email. Thanks. Flibirigit 05:43, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

The e-mails are forwarded. I've contact about half of the Tier II leagues so far... and a couple have written back. The NOJHL situation is rather unique. The failure of a couple teams could spell doom for the league. When the Wolves and Greyhounds jumped ship to the OHL... it actually caused the NOJHL to fold for over half a decade -- the Wolves and Hounds were the leagues 2 best teams... and without them... the league felt they could not operate efficiently enough for Tier II Junior "A".

BTW, I do not have roster info or ownership info... I had already milked the guy for decades worth of league standings... I thought I'd hold off on bothering him further until I had some concrete questions for him. DMighton 05:48, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Soo NOJHL Stats

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the NOJHL

Year GP W L T GF GA P Season Playoffs 
1962-63 40 28 11 1 195 105 57 1st Overall Lost in Semis 
1963-64 40 20 18 2 179 202 42 4th Overall Lost in Finals 
1964-65 40 24 15 1 247 172 49 2nd Overall Lost in Semis 
1965-66 40 23 15 2 236 182 48 2nd Overall Lost in Finals 
1966-67 40 30 10 0 290 153 60 1st Overall McNamara Trophy Champions 
1967-68 40 24 14 2 175 141 50 1st Overall Lost in Semis 
1968-69 48 34 12 2 236 152 70 1st Overall Lost in Finals 
1969-70 48 34 11 3 317 195 71 1st Overall McNamara Trophy Champions 
1970-71 48 32 14 2 295 187 66 2nd Overall Lost in Finals 
1971-72 52 31 14 7 272 203 69 1st Overall McNamara Trophy Champions 

Sudbury NOJHL Stats

Sudbury Wolves in the NOJHL

Year GP W L T GF GA P Season Playoffs 
1962-63 40 11 29 0 127 222 22 5th Overall DNQ 
1963-64 39 26 12 1 213 170 53 2nd Overall Lost in Semis 
1964-65 40 7 33 0 167 275 14 5th Overall DNQ 
1965-66 40 23 16 1 267 211 47 3rd Overall Lost in Semis 
1966-67 40 21 19 0 213 189 42 3rd Overall Lost in Semis 
1967-68 40 19 19 2 211 198 40 4th Overall Lost in Finals 
1968-69 48 31 15 2 229 160 64 2nd Overall McNamara Trophy Champions 
1969-70 48 33 11 4 341 192 70 2nd Overall Lost in Finals 
1970-71 48 39 7 2 353 159 80 1st Overall McNamara Trophy Champions 
1971-72 52 23 23 6 214 194 52 2nd Overall Lost in Finals

Ontario Hockey League history

I see the logo nazis have started attacking your OHL article... I've started making my league pages logo nazi safe... heads up. DMighton 01:14, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

SOJHL Spitfires Logo

Is there anyway we can use the logo at this address on the OHL Spits page: Image:Windsor Spitfires (SOJHL).GIF ...Ed the Logo tough guy has returned to the hockey heckling... and I think it would be ok on the Spits page. DMighton 15:42, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

It has been done. Flibirigit 17:16, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Steve Smith

Hockeydb has another Steve Smith attributed to those games. It seems like that site and Legends of Hockey are in conflict here; do you know for sure which of them is right here? — GT 11:53, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

I know from doing research on hockey, that hockeydb is riddled with many errors. Steve Smith is also credited as playing with the Petes on the Memorial Cup rosters, available from the Canadian Hockey League archives, and on Legendsofhockey, which I find is much more reliable. If you are ever at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, you can use the archives in person. Flibirigit 16:52, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

I have a copy of the Petes' 50th anniversary history book and Steve Smith is listed in there both as an NHL alumnus and also in the team photos. BoojiBoy 18:01, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

Defunct OHA teams

I have expanded List of OHA Junior A standings back to 1939-40. I have also re-worked the defunct OHL template, see Template talk:Defunct OHL for my explanation. I've been bold in re-working it, but I invite your comments. BoojiBoy 20:25, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

Sorry I am away alot in the summer, and I'm not able to make major contributions during soccer season. I'm still working on the Soo Greyhounds and processing all the photos I took of the Gardens while it was standing. Flibirigit 20:45, 24 July 2006

An idea that I was planning to work on, was writing an article or stub, for all Junior 'A' teams since junior hockey was split into tiers in 1933, and creating one history article summarizing all junior teams, defunct and existant, prior to 1933. It doesn't matter to me if these pre-1933 teams are in the template, but teams since 1933 should be. I might get around to that when the snow comes back though! Flibirigit 20:45, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't know how much time I have in the fall but I think your idea is a good one. We can re-do the template when the articles can be written. I'll also go back to the archive and get standings from 1933 onward. BoojiBoy 18:34, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Teams since 1933 have been added to the template. Some stubs still need to be written. Flibirigit 03:03, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

Alumni renaming again

You are invited to comment here: Wikipedia:Categories for discussion#Hockey alumni to Hockey players. I know you were pretty passionate about the subject last time it was raised. BoojiBoy 13:05, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

I cannot locate the discussion. What happened? Sorry, I was gone for a week. Flibirigit 18:10, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Categories for deletion/Log/2006 July 23#Hockey alumni to Hockey players - I'm not 100% on the rules but I think you can still comment if it's not officially "closed".

Fincups

I just added my support. DMighton 16:54, 5 August 2006 (UTC

Saginaw Spirit mascot

I'm not sure you needed to revert the part about the new mascot though, it is in fact named after Stephen Colbert. -- Earl Andrew - talk 04:01, 4 October 2006 (UTC

Do you have verifiable evidence of that? I'm extremely hesistant to add anything that stem from a satirical web site. Flibirigit 04:04, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Well, the way it was displayed on the show made it seem real, and he's done this before with other things (like the M0 bridge), which turned out to be real. I'm trying to access the Saginaw Spirit website, but it is very slow (probably for Colbert reasons). -- Earl Andrew - talk 04:11, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

I will gradly retract the statement, if it is true. I wait. Flibirigit 04:13, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Yep, it's on their main page. You should watch the segment if you get a chance, he mentioned a number of OHL teams, and even mentioned 67's player Jamie McGinn :-D -- Earl Andrew - talk 04:15, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Stephen Colbert

Sort of related... You took away my addition to the Oshawa, Ontario entry. All that was included in my addition is true. And I suppose I should wish you a Happy Stephen Colbert Day in March. It's ok though. You seem to have some sort of problem with Colbert. You can just add in the info later. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jordanjandrew (talk • contribs)

Please see Wikipedia's guidlines on publicity stunts. Also, consider the length to which you described the event. You placed more weight on that event that the history of Oshawa itself. Flibirigit 17:06, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Robertson Cup

Hey... I just got the OHA Handbook... you know... they list the OHA Major Junior "A" Champions pre-J. Ross Robertson Cup from 1893-1933 in there... I think this should be included somewhere... maybe even on the Robertson trophy page... what do you think? DMighton 04:18, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

• Go for it! Flibirigit 04:22, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Not bad eh? DMighton 19:32, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

It's good. Flibirigit 22:01, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Soo Alumni Sources

I am sorry. My mistake. User:James Warner-Smith 01:21, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

OHL teams in Tier II

Alright... I've added the whole Guelph CMC's/Platers thing to the point that I am somewhat satisfied with. I've added some Windsor Spitfires history... including a brief name change in the '70s. I've also found the Kingston Frontenacs and Belleville Bulls that I will be adding soon. Interesting though... the Frontenacs first season ever (this franchise) was 1972-73... even after a losing season they were granted expansion. DMighton 20:39, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

The Kingston Canadians history is more complicated than being an expansion team. See that article for details. Flibirigit 20:52, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

I realize that it is... I read it and factored it as logically as possible... wow, that is a messed up history. DMighton 20:58, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Basically, I just got lucky... I just found 4/6 years of the SOJAHL standings, 1/2 years of the WOJAHL standings, and 14/15 years of the OPJHL/OJHL's standings minus a mysteriosly missing 76-77 record for the Guelph Platers... lotta info... DMighton 21:01, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

• I have created redirects for "Guelph Imperials" and "Guelph Beef Kings" to Guelph CMC's. Flibirigit 21:30, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

I am just sorting out the standings now so I can figure out where the teams ranked. DMighton 21:59, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

Niagara Falls Flyers

Just throwing this out there... but the same year the NFF sold their franchise rights to Sudbury... is the same year they started in the SOJHL... and the same year they left the SOJHL (1976) was the same year the OHL Franchise rights from St. Kitts were brought back for the NFF... I'm think there might be a notable connection. I've seen this a few times now... I'm not trying to get ahead of myself, but we might want to consider merging the 2 articles and making the SOJHL team a paragragh in the OHL team's history. This would kill a sloppy article I have created with no history and a little bit of stats... and tally it into the Flyer's bigger picture. I am not saying they are the same team... but I am saying that they are a related history and may be better suited together. DMighton 22:45, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Articles in Question: Niagara Falls Flyers & Niagara Falls Flyers (SOJHL)... DMighton 22:46, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

The Tier I Flyers have no connection to the Tier II Flyers other than a name. Hap Emms hold the Flyers in 1972, then immediately bought the St. Catharines Black Hawks. A completely separate business group used the Flyers name in Niagara Falls. When Mr. Emms moved his Tier I team to Niagara Falls, the lesser team was squeezed of business. I do no think the articles should be merged. Flibirigit 23:06, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

Jason, I am really not trying to be picky here... but this seems a little fishy here... the SOJAHL Flyers weren't squeezed out of town... their league folded. Also, do we known for sure that Emms had no financial stake in the team? I think it sounds very convenient to me. What are your thoughts? DMighton 23:41, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

I retract my statement about the Tier II Flyers being squeezed out of business. However, I see no evidence that the Tier I and Tier II teams are connected. Emms sold the original Flyers in 1972. Emms bought the St. Catharines Black Hawks the same year, then four years later moved the team to Niagara Falls. [3] [4] Flibirigit 02:17, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay... then the next question for me would be the whole first, second franchise thing... do you mean "OHL Franchise" -- I think of the post-'76 team as the third franchise in the great scheme of things... any thoughts? DMighton 02:25, 8 December 2006 (UTC)  :::Okay... then the next question for me would be the whole first, second franchise thing... do you mean "OHL Franchise" --I think of the post-'76 team as the third franchise in the great scheme of things... any thoughts? DMighton 02:25, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

The intent of "franchise" is imply a team at the highest level of competion in the OHA, which later became the OHL. Flibirigit 02:39, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

North Bay Centennials

I think you need to check this out: [5]. DMighton 04:51, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, no access. Flibirigit 13:54, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

North Bay OHL bid confirmed(updated) 
By Chris Dawson 
BayToday.ca 
Saturday, December 09, 2006 

A group led by former NHLer Moe Mantha Jr., has put in a formal application to buy the Mississauga Ice Dogs franchise and move it to North Bay for the start of the 2007-2008 OHL season. Mantha Jr., currently an assistant coach with the AHL's Rochester Americans has been working with a group since the summer. “I’m trying not to be too high and not too low and stay level,” Mantha Jr. said in a phone interview about his chances of getting the franchise. “If it goes forward we will be ready to act. We’ll keep our fingers crossed but a lot still has to fall into place.” Mantha Jr.’s group would include his Father Moe Mantha Sr.; owner of the Laurentide Golf Club in Sturgeon Falls along with a group of other unnamed investors. The franchise was put up for sale this summer by Ottawa Senators and St. Michael's Majors owner Eugene Melnyk, who purchased the Ice Dogs with the intention of moving the St. Mike's Majors to the Hershey Center for the fall of 2007. One source told BayToday.ca that Melnyk may sell the Ice Dogs to current Senators G.M. John Muckler and that franchise would play out of the HSBC center in Buffalo next fall. Another rumoured alternative could see the Ice Dogs staying put and sharing the Hershey Center with the Majors. Mantha realizes that there is competition out there but he expects to get an answer before the end of the month. It’s been a whirlwind year for Mantha Jr. who is in his first season with the Rochester Americans. Mantha was the coach and G.M. of the Windsor Spitfires last season before he was dismissed in connection with an alleged hazing incident involving a pair of Spitfires players. Mantha Jr. was suspended by the league and then fired by former Spitfires owner Scott Riolo after the league imposed suspension ended. His Father, Moe Mantha Sr,. has always had interest in owning an OHL franchise, as he attempted to get an ownership group together soon after the Centennials left North Bay in the spring of 2002. Mantha Jr. says if their bid is the winner, it still has to get approval from the OHL board of governors. He adds that the new franchise would come in with a fresh new look along with a new franchise nickname.

Here ya go DMighton 14:31, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

I've heard many similar rumors. But I'm hesitant to add such "sourced" rumors to wikipedia. It causes more headaches than its worth. Flibirigit 14:41, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

I know what you mean... I thought you would be interested... not necessarily for wiki content. DMighton 15:57, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

List of ice hockey teams in Ontario

I updated Template:OHL and Template:Defunct OHL to try to simplify things. Template:OHL contains all teams past and current for the OHL. Template:Defunct OHL contains all past teams from the OMJHL and the OHA Junior A. That template may need to be renamed.

Regarding the article List of ice hockey teams in Ontario. How should we handle the defunct teams from the OHL, OMJHL, and OHA Junior A? Flibirigit 02:53, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

That is a really good question. I would like to add them, as it would allow the list to be both complete, and consistant with the others. I havent added defunct Jr A teams on any other article, but many of these OHA Jr A teams were the highest level of Junior hockey at the time, I believe, so should be added as being equivalent of Major-Junior. However, that will likely make this a really long list. It might make sense to split the article into two: active and defunct as I did with the baseball lists. I would suggest expanding the defunct teams and seeing how long the article gets, then deciding from there. If we hope to get it to featured list status, as I would like for all, then we can't use the template as a part of the article itself. Resolute 03:10, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

Just a heads up

The teddy bear toss thing is a Colbert Report prank from 2 nights ago. DMighton 06:50, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

That show is such a nuisance. Thanks. Flibirigit 07:00, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

LOL... I've never seen an American show take such an interest in hockey. DMighton 07:03, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

Mississuga IceDogs

Mississauga IceDogs not going to Niagara [6] Here's the official word. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.70.52.134 (talk • contribs)

Thanks for the link. Flibirigit 22:11, 25 January 2007 (UTC)

They're going to St. Catherines, there they will become the Niagara Ice Dogs, but the St. Mike Majors are moving to Mississauga, where they will become the Mississauga Majors, it was confirmed this morning in OHL News. 15:36, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Unfortunately we cannot cite spoken word on a radio program. As excited as I am about the change, we must wait for written confirmation AND approval from the OHL Board of Governors. Flibirigit 15:41, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Okay, understood. I'll look for a URL confirming part of the news, I'll post it back here if I find something. 15:45, 25 April 2007.

• I hope something will appear on the OHL web site soon. Flibirigit 15:53, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Paulo Colaiacovo

Hi there. I noticed that you added the comment "Is this article for real?" to this AFD. I agree that the article is horrible, and not to be included in wikipedia the way it is. Having said that, I believe that the player in question does fit the WP:BIO criteria. I'm adding more/new information into the article, and was wondering if you'd like to take another look. Thanks. ColtsScore 07:25, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Sleeman Centre

Conveniently, I had Mrcbc's talk page on my watch list, so when I got home tonight, I saw your message. Then I jumped in and repaired the page history. At least, I hope I did it to spec; it's my first one. :) Anyway, thank you for pointing out the copy-and-paste move; I'm glad I could help with fixing it. Happy editing! —C.Fred (talk) 00:41, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

I must say I was a little confused as to the request when everything seemed ordinary so it took me awhile to figure out that the task had already been done. Sorry I couldn't help, but glad to see that it got done. Croat Canuck Go Leafs Go 01:19, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks guys :-) Flibirigit 02:03, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Image:HersheyCentre OHL.jpg

Aw, Jesus. You'd think that I'd have noticed it, since, you know, it's plainly emblazoned across the image. Wow. Last time I ever trust an image name, I suppose. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll fix that ASAP. --fuzzy510 06:02, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Re: Kitchener Rangers retired numbers

Hey Flibirigit, nice to hear from you! Scott Stevens did have his number 4 retired by the Kitchener Rangers, perhaps Dzielski switched numbers and the website has not changed it. As for the Memorial Cup, unfortunately I will unlikely be in the country at that time, as I`m going on a three and a half month long missions trip to Ethiopia from February to late May. I will be cheering for the Rangers from abroad though, and with Mason in net I have a hard time believing anyone can beat them... it seems whenever they have a Mem Cup-contending team they always get a present after the WJC... in 2003 it was the Capitals sending back Eminger that pushed them over the top. I`m hoping to get down to the Aud for a game before I leave... I`ve only been to one game so far this year, and it was in Barrie vs. the Colts in which the Rangers lost 4-3, blowing it with around 30 seconds left in the third. At least I can say I was there for one of their few regulation losses this season. Anyways I`m glad to hear you were able to snag tickets for the Memorial Cup, they are pretty hard to get, and I hope you enjoy your time there. Go Rangers Go! Croat Canuck Talk 20:00, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

OHL playoff brackets

Discussions for 14-team and 16-team brackets located at Category talk:Tournament bracket templates.

Mickey Renaud

Discussion moved to Talk:Windsor Spitfires.

OHL Playoffs

Hey dude, thanks for your help on the edits of the OHL Playoffs. I was wondering if you have the time if you could help me put up the tables for the conference semi-finals. All dates are still TBA. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Thetoast84 (talk • contribs)

Nomination of List of Saginaw Spirit alumni for deletion

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George Burnett

Sure thing. If you want a more constructive critique of the article I can also provide that, saw some things after a quick look through, sure I can add some more. Kaiser matias (talk) 09:15, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

I have started a discussion at Talk:George Burnett (ice hockey). Thanks. Flibirigit (talk) 15:55, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

Ontario Hockey League

Hi there, the records section for the ohl page is the only source currently publicly maintained on the web. It's a shame to delete all those great team and individual records (including the Soo greyhounds :-)). Unfortunately the ohl doesn't have an updated version on their site. Could you add a new ohl records page and fill it with those lines and link it to the main ohl page? That would be within wiki policy I think. I'm new to wiki so not really sure how to do that, sorry! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.76.12.215 (talk) 06:09, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

I appreciate that you are a fan of the team. I'm sorry that some other sites don't broadcast the records. As for wikipedia, we are not a stats book or a fan site. Unfortunately sometimes have to take down edits that are put up by fans. The records are online in the OHL media guide. To find them, go to the OHL web site, choose the menu, scroll down to media, then choose media guide. You are able to download a copy there. Unfortunately they are updated once a year. As for the long list on the wikipage, it violates WP:NOTSTATS and WP:FANSITE. What I can suggest instead, is putting a paragraph on either the team, season, or coach wikipage. Those would be adequate. Flibirigit (talk) 06:17, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Toronto Lions

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Not referenced. One source doesn't even mention the Lions.

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OHL affiliates

Hi - I'd like to update the list of Junior A/Junior B affiliates for OHL member clubs. Do you want to collaborate on it together? — Preceding unsigned comment added by DominicHennig (talk • contribs)

Hello DominicHennig, I am preoccupied with other things recently. I have asked at WT:HOCKEY for someone to help you. Flibirigit (talk) 16:57, 1 July 2020 (UTC)