Brampton Capitals

Brampton Capitals
City	Brampton, Ontario, Canada
League	Ontario Junior Hockey League
Founded	1984
Home arena	Brampton Memorial Arena
Colors	Red, Blue, and White
General manager	Paul Fleming
Head coach	Paul Fleming
Affiliates	Brampton Battalion (OHL)
Franchise history
1984-1987	Nobleton Devils
1987-1989	Etobicoke Capitals
1989-Present	Brampton Capitals
merged in 2010	Bramalea Blues

The Brampton Capitals are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.

History

Since moving to Brampton in 1989, the Capitals have been one of the more dominant teams in the OPJHL. With three league titles, the Capitals have never moved on to the Dudley Hewitt Cup.

In 2000, the Capitals won their second league title, 4-games-to-2 over the Lindsay Muskies. In 2002, Brampton won their third Buckland Trophy 4-games-to-2 against the Wellington Dukes.

Season-by-season results

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	GF	GA	P	Results	Playoffs
Nobleton Devils
1984-85	40	5	34	1	-	145	303	11	9th CJBHL
1985-86	48	9	35	4	-	186	305	22	8th CJBHL
1986-87	42	17	21	4	-	197	220	38	6th CJBHL
Etobicoke Capitals
1987-88	44	19	17	8	-	250	228	46	7th CJBHL
1988-89	42	29	10	3	-	225	154	61	3rd CJBHL
Brampton Capitals
1989-90	42	12	22	8	-	185	221	32	9th CJBHL
1990-91	42	24	15	3	-	253	196	51	4th CJBHL
1991-92	42	25	15	2	-	280	213	52	5th CJBHL
1992-93	49	33	13	3	-	305	213	71	2nd CJBHL
1993-94	42	27	15	0	-	263	207	56	3rd OPJHL-W
1994-95	49	26	20	3	-	287	236	56	5th OPJHL-W	Won League
1995-96	50	33	12	5	-	258	181	71	2nd OPJHL-Me
1996-97	51	35	14	2	-	280	183	73	2nd OPJHL-Me
1997-98	51	39	7	1	4	282	163	83	1st OPJHL-Me
1998-99	51	35	10	6	0	293	185	76	3rd OPJHL-W
1999-00	49	30	12	4	3	221	174	67	2nd OPJHL-W	Won League
2000-01	49	26	15	7	1	182	143	60	3rd OPJHL-W
2001-02	49	34	12	3	0	247	159	71	1st OPJHL-W	Won League
2002-03	49	10	36	2	1	208	320	23	10th OPJHL-W
2003-04	49	13	33	1	2	154	246	29	10th OPJHL-W
2004-05	49	24	20	4	1	206	164	53	6th OPJHL-W
2005-06	49	23	21	4	1	186	159	51	7th OPJHL-W	Lost Conf. QF
2006-07	49	39	7	1	2	282	142	81	1st OPJHL-W	Lost Conf. SF
2007-08	49	30	16	-	3	213	176	63	4th OPJHL-W
2008-09	49	17	24	-	8	199	233	42	7th OJHL-M
2009-10	56	25	25	-	6	200	243	56	9th OJAHL	DNQ
2010-11	50	22	24	-	4	224	234	48	5th OJHL-W	Lost Qualifier

Playoffs

• 1994 Lost Preliminary

Streetsville Derbys defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-2

• 1995 Won League, Won OHA Buckland Cup, Won OHF Ruddock Trophy, Lost Dudley Hewitt Cup Final

Brampton Capitals defeated Burlington Cougars 4-games-to-1

Brampton Capitals defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Oakville Blades 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Barrie Colts 4-games-to-none OPJHL CHAMPIONS

First in Dudley Hewitt Cup round robin (3-0) BUCKLAND CUP, RUDDOCK TROPHY CHAMPIONS

Thunder Bay Flyers (USHL) defeated Brampton Capitals 6-4 in final

• 1996 Lost Final

Brampton Capitals defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Mississauga Chargers 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Bramalea Blues 4-games-to-3

Newmarket 87's defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-2

• 1997 Lost Quarter-final

Brampton Capitals defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-2

Bramalea Blues defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-2

• 1998 Lost Preliminary

Hamilton Kiltys defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-1

• 1999 Lost Division Quarter-final

Streetsville Derbys defeated Brampton Capitals 3-games-to-2

• 2000 Won League, Lost OHF Ruddock Trophy and Dudley Hewitt Cup

Brampton Capitals defeated Mississauga Chargers 4-games-to-1

Brampton Capitals defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Georgetown Raiders 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Couchiching Terriers 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Lindsay Muskies 4-games-to-2 OPJHL CHAMPIONS

Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHL) defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-1

• 2001 Lost Division Final

Brampton Capitals defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-1

Brampton Capitals defeated Hamilton Kiltys 4-games-to-1

Milton Merchants defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-3

• 2002 Won League, OPJHL withdrew from Dudley Hewitt Cup beforehand

Brampton Capitals defeated Streetsville Derbys 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Georgetown Raiders 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Hamilton Kiltys 4-games-to-2

Brampton Capitals defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-none

Brampton Capitals defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-2 OPJHL CHAMPIONS

• 2003 DNQ
• 2004 DNQ
• 2005 Lost Division Quarter-final

Hamilton Red Wings defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-3

• 2006 Lost Division Quarter-final

Hamilton Red Wings defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-none

• 2007 Lost Division Semi-final

Brampton Capitals defeated Milton Icehawks 4-games-to-1

Georgetown Raiders defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-1

• 2008 Lost Division Semi-final

Brampton Capitals defeated Burlington Cougars 3-games-to-none

Georgetown Raiders defeated Brampton Capitals 4-games-to-1

• 2009 Lost Division Quarter-final

Oakville Blades defeated Brampton Capitals 3-games-to-none

• 2010 DNQ OJAHL Playoffs
• 2011 Lost Qualifier

Hamilton Red Wings defeated Brampton Capitals 2-games-to-1

Notable alumni

• Mark Giordano
• Tom Kostopoulos
• Kris Newbury
• Jamie Storr

External links

• Capitals Website

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Current Leagues & Teams

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Aurora Tigers · Brampton Capitals · Buffalo Jr. Sabres · Burlington Cougars · Cobourg Cougars · Georgetown Raiders · Hamilton Red Wings · Huntsville Otters · Kingston Voyageurs · Lindsay Muskies · Markham Waxers · Milton Icehawks · Mississauga Chargers · Newmarket Hurricanes · North York Rangers · Oakville Blades · Orangeville Flyers · Peterborough Stars · Pickering Panthers · St. Michael's Buzzers · Stouffville Spirit · Toronto Jr. Canadiens · Toronto Lakeshore Patriots · Trenton Golden Hawks · Vaughan Vipers · Wellington Dukes · Whitby Fury

Former Leagues & Teams

Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League: Brantford Foresters • Brantford Majors • Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas • Chatham Maroons • Detroit Jr. Red Wings • Guelph CMC's • Guelph Imperials • Michigan Americans • Niagara Falls Flyers • St. Thomas Elgins • Sarnia Bees • Sarnia Legionnaires • Welland Sabres • Windsor Spitfires

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: Ajax Merchants • Belleville Bulls • Brampton Warriors • Cambridge Winterhawks • Dixie Beehives • Guelph Platers • Hamilton Mountain A's • Kingston Frontenacs • North Bay Trappers • Owen Sound Greys • Royal York Royals • Toronto Nationals • Weston Dodgers • Whitby Lawmen

Metro Junior A Hockey League: Mimico Monarchs • Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins

Ontario Junior Hockey League: Ajax Attack • Barrie Colts • Bowmanville Eagles • Bramalea Blues • Caledon Canadians • Collingwood Blues • Couchiching Terriers • Dixie Beehives • Durham Huskies • Orangeville Crushers • Parry Sound Shamrocks • Seguin Bruins • Shelburne Wolves • Streetsville Derbys • Syracuse Jr. Crunch • Trenton Sting

Seasons

Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League: 1972–73 • 1973–74 • 1974–75 • 1975–76 • 1976–77 • 1977–78 • 1978–79 • 1979–80 • 1980–81 • 1981–82 • 1982–83 • 1983–84 • 1984–85 • 1985–86 • 1986–87

Metro Junior A Hockey League: 1991–92 • 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98

Ontario Junior Hockey League: 1992–93 • 1993–94 • 1994–95 • 1995–96 • 1996–97 • 1997–98 • 1998–99 • 1999–00 • 2000–01 • 2001–02 • 2002–03 • 2003–04 • 2004–05 • 2005–06 • 2006–07 • 2007–08 • 2008–09 • 2009-10 CC/OJ • 2010–11 • 2011–12

CJHL: Dudley Hewitt Cup  · Royal Bank Cup