TheDixie Beehiveswere aCanadianJunior "A"ice hockeyteam fromEtobicoke,Ontario.They were a part of theOntario Junior Hockey League.The team originated inOswego, New Yorkas theOswego Admirals.
| Dixie Beehives | |
|---|---|
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| City | Oswego, New York,United States Etobicoke, Ontario,Canada Weston,Ontario,Canada |
| League | Ontario Junior Hockey League |
| Operated | 2005–2011 |
| Home arena | Romney Field House Ice Rink(Oswego 2005–2007) Weston Arena(2007–2009) Canlan Ice Sports Etobicoke(2009–2011) |
| Colours | Red,GoldandBlack |
| General manager | Louie Gialedakis |
| Head coach | Louie Gialedakis |
| Affiliate | Mississauga Hornets(GTHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2005–2007 | Oswego Admirals |
| 2007–2009 | Toronto Dixie Beehives |
| 2009–2011 | Dixie Beehives |
History
editOswego Admirals 2005–2007
editTheDixie Beehivesbegan as theOswego Admirals,a Junior A team in the east Division of theOPJHLin 2005 out ofOswego, New Yorkand played out ofRomney Field House Ice Rink.In 2006 local business man and hockey fan Joe Moore approached the OPJHL about acquiring a team. The Admirals were for sale and arrangement were made to purchase the team and bring it toTorontosuburb ofWeston, Ontariowhere ice time was procured atWeston Arena.The mascot was named "Blade" by two local phenoms Zachary Clark and Dylan "Pickles" Lavner.
The Admirals were owned by the same man who owned theSyracuse Jr. Crunch,but are not the same franchise as the Crunch as they currently play in the United States. Their first season went well as they earned a berth into the playoffs. Nine games under.500 on the season, the Admirals did not survive past the first round of their first season.
The Admirals' first ever game was a 3–1 loss to theKingston Voyageurson September 8, 2005. During that game, the franchise's first ever goal was scored by Jason Deluca. The goalie to start this historic game was Mark Schacker. The Admirals' first home game took place on September 22, 2006—a 2–2 tie with theCobourg Cougars.Evan Lucas scored the Admirals' first ever home goal while Cory Gershon picked up the tie in net. Their first win was also against theKingston Voyageursat home, a 5–2 victory on September 23, 2005. Corey Callen scored the eventual game-winning-goal and Gershon stopped 30 of 32 shots for that first team victory.
After a good second season and a first round exit to thePort Hope Predatorsthat was shortened bybad weather.
Toronto Dixie Beehives / Dixie Beehives 2007–2011
editTheToronto Dixie Beehivesbegan play at Weston Arena on September 15 with a game vs. theVaughan Vipers.The first season saw the team make the playoffs before going down 3 straight to theMarkham Waxersin the quarter-final match.
In the summer of 2009, the Beehives relocated from Weston toEtobicokeplaying atCanlan Ice Sports Etobicokeand dropped "Toronto" from their name. On April 3, 2011, the Dixie Beehives officially ceased operations.
Season-by-season results
edit| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| 2005–06 | 49 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 150 | 193 | 40 | 6th OPJHL-E | Lost Conf. QF |
| 2006–07 | 49 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 154 | 188 | 43 | 6th OPJHL-E | Lost Conf. QF |
| 2007–08 | 49 | 17 | 27 | - | 5 | 175 | 248 | 39 | 6th OPJHL-S | Lost Conf. QF |
| 2008–09 | 49 | 17 | 30 | - | 2 | 147 | 200 | 36 | 7th OJHL-P | |
| 2009–10 | 50 | 12 | 37 | - | 1 | 146 | 241 | 25 | 10th CCHL-W | DNQ |
| 2010–11 | 50 | 4 | 43 | - | 3 | 133 | 350 | 11 | 8th OJHL-S | DNQ |