Owen Sound Platers

Owen Sound Platers
CityOwen Sound, Ontario
LeagueOntario Hockey League
Operated1989 (1989)–2000
Home arenaBayshore Community Centre
ColoursBlack, white, gold and red
Franchise history
1968–1972Guelph CMC's
1972–1975Guelph Biltmore Madhatters
1975–1989Guelph Platers
1989–2000Owen Sound Platers
2000–presentOwen Sound Attack

Owen Sound Platers was a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Owen Sound, Ontario. The team played in the Ontario Hockey League from 1989 to 2000, then was sold to new owners who renamed the team the Owen Sound Attack.

History

In 1989, the Holody family relocated the Guelph Platers to Owen Sound, Ontario, retaining the name "Platers", as the Holody family owned a local electroplating company.[1]

The team played home games in the Bayshore Community Centre.[2]

Dave Siciliano coached the Platers to 39 wins in 68 games during the 1998–99 season, and a third-place finish in the Western Conference.[3] In the playoffs, the Platers won the first round four games to one versus the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, won the second round four games to two versus the Guelph Storm, then lost in the third round four games to one versus the London Knights.[4] The 1998–99 season marked the first time which the Platers advanced to the third round of the playoffs during the franchise's history in Owen Sound.[5]

Despite many mediocre seasons, support for the team has remained strong. When the Holody's decided to sell the team in 2000, several local Owen Sound business-people banded together to purchase the team. After a bidding war and a legal battle with another suitor, the team remained in Owen Sound. The ownership group elected for a name change and came up with the Owen Sound Attack.

Coaches

List of coaches with multiple seasons in parentheses.

  • 1989–1991, Len McNamara (2)
  • 1991–1992, Rick Tarasuk
  • 1992–1993, Jerry Harrigan (3)
  • 1995–1996, Ric Seiling, John Lovell
  • 1996–1997, John Lovell (3)
  • 1997–1998, John Lovell, Dave Siciliano
  • 1998–1999, Dave Siciliano (3)
  • 1999–2000, Dave Siciliano, Brian O'Leary

Players

Andrew Brunette won the 1992–93 Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the top scorer in the OHL with 62 Goals, 100 Assists and 162 Points. He also tied for the Canadian Hockey League's scoring lead. Brunette was selected by the Washington Capitals 174th overall in the 7th round of 1993 NHL entry draft.

Jamie Storr was the 1993–94 OHL Goaltender of the Year. Storr was the starting goalie for back-to-back World Junior Hockey Championship Gold medals in 1993 and 1994. In 1994 he was drafted 7th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.

Dan Snyder, a former captain of the Owen Sound Platers, had his number 14 retired by the Owen Sound Attack in 2003. Snyder was twice voted his team's humanitarian of the year. The Ontario Hockey League renamed its Humanitarian of the Year award posthumously in honour of Dan Snyder, who died from injuries suffered in a vehicular accident with teammate Dany Heatley in 2003.

NHL alumni

Nineteen alumni of the Owen Sound Platers graduated to play in the National Hockey League (NHL).[6]

Season-by-season results

Regular season and playoffs results:[7]

Regular season

Season Games Won Lost Tied OTL Points Pct % Goals
for		 Goals
against		 Standing
1989–90 66 28 31 7 - 63 0.477 265 305 4th Emms
1990–91 66 13 48 5 - 31 0.235 269 373 7th Emms
1991–92 66 23 41 2 - 48 0.364 260 315 6th Emms
1992–93 66 29 29 8 - 66 0.500 330 324 4th Emms
1993–94 66 34 30 2 - 70 0.530 303 284 4th Emms
1994–95 66 22 38 6 - 50 0.379 239 299 3rd Central
1995–96 66 29 32 5 - 63 0.477 274 313 4th Central
1996–97 66 27 37 2 - 56 0.424 258 318 4th Central
1997–98 66 27 34 5 - 59 0.447 270 312 4th Central
1998–99 68 39 24 5 - 83 0.610 312 293 2nd Midwest
1999–2000 68 21 35 6 6 54 0.353 237 292 5th Midwest

Playoffs

  • 1989–90 Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4 games to 3 in first round.
    Lost to Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 1 in quarter-finals.
  • 1990–91 Out of playoffs.
  • 1991–92 Lost to London Knights 4 games to 1 in first round.
  • 1992–93 Defeated Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 0 in first round.
    Lost to S.S. Marie Greyhounds 4 games to 0 in quarter-finals.
  • 1993–94 Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 1 in division quarter-finals.
    Lost to Detroit Jr. Red Wings 4 games to 0 in division semi-finals.
  • 1994–95 Defeated Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
    Lost to Guelph Storm 4 games to 0 in quarter-finals.
  • 1995–96 Lost to Niagara Falls Thunder 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
  • 1996–97 Lost to Barrie Colts 4 games to 0 in division quarter-finals.
  • 1997–98 Defeated Kitchener Rangers 4 games to 2 in division quarter-finals.
    Lost to Ottawa 67's 4 games to 1 in quarter-finals.
  • 1998–99 Defeated S.S. Marie Greyhounds 4 games to 1 in conference quarter-finals.
    Defeated Guelph Storm 4 games to 2 in conference semi-finals.
    Lost to London Knights 4 games to 1 in conference finals.
  • 1999–2000 Out of playoffs.

Uniforms and logos

The Platers used the same logo as the Guelph Platers from 1989 to 1995, changing the city name. The Platers u redesigned their logo for the 1995–96 season, remaining in the same black, gold, red and white colour scheme.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Owen Sound gets Platers". The Whig-Standard. Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian Press. June 29, 1989. p. 8.
  2. ^ Jordan, Kevin (October 14, 2019). "Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound Attack". The OHL Arena Guide. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  3. ^ "1998–99 Ontario Hockey League Standings". HockeyDB. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  4. ^ "1998–99 OHL Playoff Results". HockeyDB. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  5. ^ "By the Numbers". Owen Sound Attack. Owen Sound, Ontario. February 28, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "Owen Sound Platers all-time player list". HockeyDB. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  7. ^ "Owen Sound Platers Statistics and History". HockeyDB. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  8. ^ Creamer, Chris. "Owen Sound Platers Logos History". Sports Logos. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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