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The Waterloo Hurricanes were a Canadian junior ice hockey team playing in the Ontario Hockey Association in the 1950–51 and 1951–52 seasons. They were based in Waterloo, Ontario, and played home games at the Waterloo Memorial Arena.

History

The Hurricanes were established in 1950, and played home games at the Waterloo Memorial Arena.[1] As a farm team of the Boston Bruins, they were second in priority to the Barrie Flyers for receiving talented prospects.[2][3] Referred to locally as the “Hurcs”,[4][5] the Hurricanes were coached by Bob Kinnear and managed by Jim McCormick, did their own recruitment and scouting, and were composed of mostly rookie players with only three prospects assigned from the Bruins.[3] In their first season, the Hurricanes played their inaugural game versys the defending champions in a 5–4 loss to the Guelph Biltmores,[6] and finished near the bottom of the standings.[2] Although the Hurricanes won their final regular season game by a 10–3 score versus the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors, they finished in last place and did not qualify for the playoffs.[7]

The Hurricanes returned for a second season coached by Kinnear, who also managed the Waterloo junior B team. Waterloo expected to benefit from the addition of the Kitchener Greenshirts to the OHA junior A division, since the neighbouring cities had a rivalry.[4] The Greenshirts were affiliated with the Montreal Canadiens.[2] Before the season, the Hurricanes alleged that the Canadiens tampered with Ron Attwell who was chosen in the OHA player draft by the Hurricanes, signed to a contract and placed on the Bruins’ reserve list.[5] Montreal claimed that the Hurricanes unfairly pressured Attwell into signing an OHA draft card which was not recognized in Quebec.[8] Although NHL president Clarence Campbell ruled that the Hurricanes had the player’s rights,[9] Atwell joined the Montreal Junior Canadiens and never played in the OHA.[10] In the first game played between the Hurricanes and Greenshirts, Kitchener earned a 4–1 victory.[11] Losing approximately CA$40,000 in two seasons of operation,[12] the Hurricanes folded in 1952 and sold seven players to the Oshawa Generals who were also supported by the Bruins.[13]

Notable players

Two Hurricanes ‘ alumni played in the National Hockey League (NHL): goaltender Norm Defelice played 10 games with the Bruins,[14] and defenceman Warren Godfrey played 15 fifteen seasons in the NHL with the Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.[15]

Season-by-season results

Regular season results:[16]

Legend: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Season Regular season Playoffs
GP W L T Pts Pct GF GA Finish
1950–51 54 7 44 3 17 0.137 163 339 10th OHA Did not qualify
1951–52 53 15 37 1 31 0.288 215 363 8th OHA Did not qualify

References

  1. ^ Jordan, Kevin (December 8, 2019). “Waterloo Memorial Arena, Waterloo Hurricanes”. The OHL Arena Guide. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Johnston, Lloyd (January 22, 1951). “Head Scout Says Selke to Send Top Junior Talent to Kitchener”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. p. 13.
  3. ^ a b Johnston, Lloyd (October 13, 1950). “Waterloo Junior Club Studded With Rookies”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. p. 30.
  4. ^ a b “Hurcs to Operate; Sign Kinnear Again”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. May 9, 1951. p. 23.
  5. ^ a b Taylor, Len (September 19, 1951). “Hurcs Charge Habs Tampering With Junior Star Won in Draft”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. p. 21.
  6. ^ “Bilts Win Ice Start”. The Hamilton Spectator. The Canadian Press. October 14, 1950. p. 32.
  7. ^ “Junior Hockey ‘A’ Playdowns Open Saturday”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. The Canadian Press. March 15, 1951. p. 24.
  8. ^ Taylor, Len (October 9, 1951). “Snapshots on Sport”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. p. 18.
  9. ^ “N.H.L. Head Says Atwell Hurcs’ Boy”. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ontario. October 12, 1951. p. 22.
  10. ^ “Ron Attwell–Stats, Contract, Salary & More”. Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  11. ^ “New Greenshirt Sextet Unbeaten In Pair”. Windsor Star. The Canadian Press. October 15, 1951. p. 49.
  12. ^ Dunnell, Milt (June 18, 1952). “Speaking On Sport”. Toronto Star. p. 16.
  13. ^ “Waterloo Withdraws From OHA Junior Hockey”. Evening Tribune. Welland, Ontario. The Canadian Press. June 5, 1952. p. 27.
  14. ^ “Norm Defelice–Stats, Contract, Salary & More”. Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  15. ^ “Warren Godfrey–Stats, Contract, Salary & More”. Elite Prospects. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  16. ^ “Waterloo Hurricanes Statistics and History”. HockeyDB. Retrieved April 30, 2026.