Hamilton Whizzers
| Hamilton Whizzers | |
|---|---|
| City | Hamilton, Ontario |
| League | Ontario Hockey Association |
| Operated | 1942–1947 |
| Home arena | Hamilton Forum |
| Franchise history | |
| 1942–1944 | Hamilton Whizzers |
| 1944 | Hamilton Barons |
| 1945–46 | Hamilton Lloyds |
| 1946–47 | Hamilton Szabos |
The Hamilton Whizzers were a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association, and based at the Hamilton Forum in Hamilton, Ontario.[1] After two seasons, the team was later known as the Hamilton Barons in 1944, the Hamilton Lloyds in 1945–46, and the Hamilton Szabos in 1946–47.
History
Hamilton owner Bill Grisenthwaite agreed with sports promoter Albert C. Sutphin from Cleveland, for the Whizzers to become a farm team for the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League. The Whizzers were renamed the Hamilton Barons and imported players who spent the previous season in the United States.[2]
Notable players
Five alumni from the Whizzers played in the National Hockey League (NHL): Walt Atanas,[3] Al Dewsbury,[4] Stan Kemp,[5] Enio Sclisizzi,[6] and Jack Stoddard.[7] Carl Kaiser had a lengthy career playing in the Western Canada Senior Hockey League.[8]
Four alumni from the Lloyds played in the NHL: Ray Frederick,[9] Steve Kraftcheck,[10] Glen Sonmor,[11] and Jack Stoddard.[7]
Two alumni from the Szabos played in the NHL: Bob DeCourcy,[12] and Val Delory.[13]
Season-by-season results
Regular season and playoffs results:
- Hamilton Whizzers (1942–1944)[14]
- Hamilton Barons (1944)[15]
- Hamilton Lloyds (1945–46)[16]
- Hamilton Szabos (1946–47)[17]
Legend: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | Team name | Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | T | Pts | Pct | GF | GA | Finish | |||
| 1942–43 | Whizzers | 24 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 26 | 0.542 | 122 | 106 | 2nd OHA | Lost semifinal (Oshawa Generals) 4–1[18] |
| 1943–44 | Whizzers | 25 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0.500 | 113 | 124 | 3rd Group 1 | Won quarterfinal (Brantford Lions) 2–1[19] Won junior B challenge series (Toronto Navy) 2–0[20] Lost semifinal (Toronto St. Michael's Majors) 2–1[21] |
| 1944–45 | Barons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 9 | withdrew | Did not qualify |
| 1945–46 | Lloyds | 28 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0.107 | 76 | 229 | 8th OHA | Did not qualify |
| 1946–47 | Szabos | 38 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 12 | 0.158 | 76 | 313 | 9th OHA | Did not qualify |
References
- ^ Jordan, Kevin (June 14, 2020). "Hamilton Forum, Hamilton Red Wings". The OHL Arena Guide. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Moore, Tommy (November 14, 1944). "Grisenthwaite Has Working Agreement With Cleveland". The Hamilton Spectator. p. 21.
- ^ "Walt Atanas–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Al Dewsbury–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Stan Kemp–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Enio Sclisizzi–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Jack Stoddard–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Carl Kaiser–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Ray Frederick–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Steve Kraftcheck–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Glen Sonmor–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Bob DeCourcy–Stats, Contract, Salary & More". Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Val Delory Hockey Stats and Profile". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Whizzers Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Barons Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Lloyds Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Szabos Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Oshawa Generals in O.H.A. Junior Finals". Ottawa Journal. The Canadian Press. March 4, 1943. p. 18.
- ^ "Hamilton Whizzers Oust Brantford From Playoffs". Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. The Canadian Press. March 4, 1944. p. 8.
- ^ "Hamilton Jrs. Defeat Navy By 6–4 Score". Toronto Telegram. March 9, 1944. p. 18.
- ^ "St. Mike's Juniors Eliminate Whizzers". Ottawa Citizen. The Canadian Press. March 16, 1944. p. 14.